The Great Wall of China

On May 4, 2018 By ResaIn Graffiti Mural, Parking Lots60 Comments

This is a classic style Graffiti Mural. It has an image & writing.

This is part of the Seven Wonders of the World series in Chinatown east.

Recently, Professional Moron posted a book review on the book: The Great Wall of China: by Franz Kafka. Below is an image of the wall that goes with the post. Click on the pic to go to that post.

Many facts about the Great Wall are spelled out in the post, and it definitely worth reading.

Pics taken by Resa – April 22, 2018

Toronto, Canada

The Artists: This painting is part of a project of 7 wonders of the world. Mike Kennedy became project coordinator. Many artists, including students were involved.

Reggae, the King’s Music

On January 28, 2018 By ResaIn Parking Lots, Street Art37 Comments

I went to a unique area of the city to get this fab Reggae mural.

When I found it, it was in a parking lot filled with cars. Yay, reflections!

I only knew basic history of Haile Selassie. However, if you are interested, as I was you can read the BBC article: Rastafrian Beliefs Regarding Haile Selassie

Moving on, it looks like Bob Marley leading into Haile Selassie …

… which forwards into ..

The Skatealites

Then the final fab bit.

The full length of the mural is fantastic!

Pics taken byResa – January 11, 2018

Toronto, Cananda

The Artist:

Auld Lang Syne – 2018

On December 30, 2017 By ResaIn Parking Lots54 Comments

🎵 Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And never brought to mind? 🎵

🎵 Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And auld lang syne. 🎵

Chorus: 🎵 For auld lang syne, my jo, For auld lang syne, 🎵

🎵 We’ll tak a cup o’ kindness yet, For auld lang syne, 🎵

💗 HAPPY NEW YEAR ❤️

🎵 HAPPY NEW YEAR 🎵

💙 HAPPY NEW YEAR 💙

Pics taken by Resa – May 14, 2017

Toronto, Canada

The Artist:

In 1788 Robert Burns sent the poem ‘Auld Lang Syne’ to the Scots Musical Museum, indicating that it was an ancient song but that he’d been the first to record it on paper. Read the original & modern lyrics!

Windows & a Balcony

On December 9, 2017December 10, 2017 By ResaIn Murals, Parking Lots40 Comments

I’d forgotten about these pics, but A Frank Angle reminded me, inadvertently.

Pics take by Resa – October 30, 2016

Winnipeg, Canada

It was a post Frank did on Ordinary People. That reminded me about this street art shot in a parking lot. The shot below is from Frank’s post.

Frank covers the Murals of Cincinnati on his blog. If you check out Ordinary People, you will be in his mural category, and can check out many more delightful works of art. TY, Frank!

bal56 — Artist: Charlie Johnston (C5 Artworks)

Urban Hummingbird

On May 16, 2017May 31, 2017 By ResaIn Graffiti Mural, Kids' Month Tys 2017, Parking Lots34 Comments

This fabulous hummingbird is part of a massive mural in Toronto’s east end Chinatown.

How perfect to thank Cindy Knoke for her contributions to Kids’ Month.

After all, Cindy is the winner of the best and most hummingbird posts, ever!

Of Course the mural is not all about the hummingbird.

There are more aspects to this beautiful work.

Such as this flower at the opposite end, or are they leaves that look like a flower?

Mountain peaks and

… and mountain terraces to a shrine.

It was very difficult to shoot this with my IPhone.

The pic above is cropped. I had to stand quite far away to capture it in 1 piece.

Well, maybe it is all about the hummingbird, and its flower!

Pics taken by Resa – May 14, 2017

Toronto, Canada

A big “thank you” to Cindy Knoke, a fave blogger of mine. She takes fabulous photographs, and shares them with us. Her blog is visually gorgeous and educational. Click on her pic, or name to visit her blog.

The Artists: It’s in the writing on the wall (which I can’t read)

&/or?

Liberty Cat Mural

On April 11, 2017June 1, 2017 By ResaIn Kids' Month Tys 2017, Murals, Parking Lots, Street Art30 Comments

Thank you Georgiann! Your “Chicklets” and poems were a Kids’ Month highlight!

Artist: Jarus

OMG! Emmanuel Jarus is absolutely one of my top 5 street artists, and this work is his.

I read on Georgiann’s blog, Rethinking Life, that she liked snuggling up with a nice hot drink, a good book and a cat. I don’t see the book, but the sentiment remains.