Hey, Let’s Paint a Mural & then Put Trash & Charity Bins & a Billboard In Front of it!

I’ve always been a fan of EGR Art. It goes back to my earliest days in the alleys.

This is a wonderful community mural.

The artist did a great job despite the heavily pitted brick.

If I don’t post this now, I might never. I’m drowning in street art over here!

Moving left to right, at this point of the post.

Pics taken by Resa – December 30, 2017

Toronto, Canada

The Artist:

Butterfly Eyes

So, I found another painted alley.

I haven’t finished the last alley, or the one before that and a couple of others.

I figure I’ll just go back to posting those other alleys, soon.

This alley was painted as a tribute to Barry Luksenberg, who performed under the name “Feel Good”. At 24, he was killed in a motorcycle accident while travelling across Vietnam with a friend.

He and his crew “512” were based out of the St. Clair West neighbourhood, which hosts this lane.

This lane has been officially named by the city, as Feel Good Lane.

Pics taken by Resa – December 28, 2017

Toronto, Canada

The Artist:

Para Resa

Belén Soto, master ceramisist, and her students have honoured me with a wonderful mural.
From Vigo, in Spain, they have sent a perfect combination of street art and ceramics.
My heart is full of gratitude to Belén and her very talented students.
This is my first publication in 2019. I wish all the best year of life.
Belén Soto, maestra ceramisist, y sus alumnos me han honrado con un maravilloso mural.
Desde Vigo, en España, han enviado una combinación perfecta de arte callejero y cerámica.
Mi corazón está lleno de gratitud a Belén y a sus estudiantes muy talentosos.
Esta es mi primera publicación en 2019. Deseo todo el mejor año de vida.

Belén Soto's avatar Arcilla y fuego

Mural graffiti Mural, autor Liqen

Mural graffiti Mural, autor Liqen

En mi ciudad no todo sucede siempre como se supone que debería suceder … a veces, el alfarero y sus piezas intercambian sus papeles, y son las obras las que realmente van modelando al artista, en estos casos lo mejor es permanecer estático sobre el torno y dejar que todo gire, y gire, y gire …

Mural graffiti Mural, autor Liqen

Mural graffiti Mural, autor Liqen

Los alumnos y la profesora del Estudio de Cerámica Belén Soto quieren dedicar este post a nuestra amiga Resa McConaghy por su apoyo a nuestras obras, no ha sido fácil escoger el tema, pero pensamos que esta combinación de Graffiti y Cerámica es perfecta para ella.

El mural es una obra de Liqen en colaboración con Sam3, podéis verlo con mas detalle en el enlace:  Modelism 1, también os recomiendo una visita a su blog:  Liqen,  os gustará, él…

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Joy & Peace to All – from: Drake, Sol, Lluvia & Resa

When Drake arrived from Belén Soto‘s in Vigo, Spain, to live with me, he was a punk duck, all cocky and figured he was going to make a successful  career as a chocolatier.

Then a very pretty young duck, her name is Sol, won a duck mating challenge. She bravely flew to Toronto, with her egg, against all weather odds.

Sol & her egg arrived in time for Christmas, or as ducks know it, Duckmas!

It was love at first sight for both Drake & Sol. Drake borrowed the money for the engagement ring, from me. Sol accepted his proposal, and they chose a June wedding date.

It was a lush wedding. Sol was the most beautiful bride, ever! I designed her gown. Now, I’ve designed some gorgeous gowns, but this is my piece de resistance.

Although Lluvia had not hatched, she was the Flower Girl

However, Lluvia hatched shortly after, and the young duck family celebrated their first Duckmas together. It was here they announced a new egg, a boy egg.

The family still watches over the boy egg. As we all know, it can take days, weeks or years for a ceramic egg to hatch.

We also wish everyone a 💥 Very Happy New Year 💥 where you reach for the stars and find some.

Photo of Paige in Mystic Lake © Stephanie Tudin

Sol wants all to know that the Art Gown Mystic Lake © Resa McConaghy – was dedicated to her mom, Belén Soto.

Ceramic Ducks © Belén Soto

The story of Drake & Sol © Belén Soto & Resa

Duck outfits and staging by: Resa