Aboriginal Art

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I thought it said “Welcome”.

A month earlier I had driven by, and this mural graced a parking lot.

I finally had time to go back and capture this massive and fabulous mural.

When I got there, it was about to break ground to become a high rise.

I thought 2 things. 1- The mural will be blocked from view.

2- Where do all those cars I saw park now? I mean, there’s nowhere to park in the city.

Yay!! I found a small gap in the chain link fence, just enough to squeeze through.

I didn’t have to climb!

Here are some close ups of details.

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I found this on another Day.

Pics taken by Resa – July 12, 2023

Toronto Canada

Artist:

Philip Cote  https://twitter.com/PhilipCote7

Nowhere on the sign did it say “No Trespassing”!

Behind the Song: Suzanne

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🏒GO JETS 🏒 #WPGWhiteOut

I’m not sure who the singer was the first time I ever heard the song “Suzanne”, but it wasn’t Leonard Cohen. I adored it. A couple of decades passed before I realized Leonard Cohen wrote the song. Later, I found out it had originally been a poem.

Who better than to fill in more of the gaps, than Holly. A brilliant poet in her own right, she has inspired me greatly.

Dog Love

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This mural is on a wall that runs along a small parkette, where many people take their dogs. This gorgeous Doberman is near the end of about 200 feet of wall.

So, let me start at the beginning, of what is titled “Green Space For All”. I will keep the art in order as we move along the wall.

Between the dogs are colourful burners (aka writing, lettering).

A panorama shot of a section.

More panorama.

Honestly, I only recognize the Doberman and Dalmatians. If you recognize any other breed, let me know!

Click on Lauren Scott’s poem “Copper Boy”and find her book “Ever So Gently” on Amazon.

Occasionally there are 2 burners in a row.

Gorgeous dogs!

Pics taken by Resa – September 28, 2023

Toronto, Canada

Some of the artists:

My dear friend John Howell’s Twiggy has had a big operation. I send them a herd of OXen.

Marina – Art Towards a Happy Day has a beautiful dog named Hera. Hera is part Pitbull, and is loveable. Each year, Marina shares information and misinformation about the breed.

Pitbull Awareness 2023

To all who have dogs, please give your doggie a pet or a kiss from me. They won’t know it’s from me, but they will still like it!

A GLAM -🎃- we’en

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Welcome! Or dare I say, “Bad Evening”?

As you can see from our Header, GLAM’s  Hallowe’en post is “Hands & Feet” above the rest, of this post.

So hang onto your skulls, the horror has just begun!

What do you know of horror? I’ll show you horror. Look, it’s our premier running away with greenbelt money.

Bah! The people stopped him in his tracks. I’ve got true horror for you.

The Toronto Blue Jays are in the trash…..again!

What are you complaining about? I’ve been waiting, without food or water, 30 years for them to take the Pennant!

Worst year ever!

Stop all yer whining! Yer buggin’ me. Yer complaints have no teeth.

I have teeth!

Sharp!! You’ve got to try my special yellowing toothpaste!

Forget that wart guy! I’ve got blackening toothpaste.

ENOUGH! Don’t know why I bothered painting you freaks? Nonetheless, until next Hallowe’en, STAY FREAKY!

This post is dedicated to my Hallowe’en Birthday Niece

Pics taken by Resa – 2016 – 2023

Toronto & Ottawa Canada

Dems & Doll – Everything Art

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I’m such a Street Artist groupie! I was thrilled to meet Dems & Doll, while they were painting.

Honestly, we chatted for awhile, exchanged names, I watched them paint for a bit  and now can’t remember their real names.

Anyway, Dems painted this fab face. I went back a couple days later to shoot the finished works.

Here’s Doll painting!

She gave me a wonderful reflective not sticker, with one of her faces. It’s taped on my purse now.

Pics take by Resa – October 5, 2023

Toronto, Canada

The Artists:

Dems & Doll

Click on Dems & Doll front page above & check out their fab website!

I took some pics of the art piece Doll gave me. It’s actually more monochrome, but I took it at night w/street lights/ overhead light &/or flash. I love it!