Found this in the alley by “The Painted House”.
A house is being demolished, and artists were invited to paint it inside and out.
Of course I went, and shot lots of great art.
I will be featuring some of the art, and possibly an overview in the coming weeks, in between other art posts.
“The Painted House” will be closed and torn down after the weekend.
Thank you May, for the tip.
Pics taken by Resa – August 4, 2024
Toronto, Canada
The Artist:
A wall was painted for a scene in a movie. After the scene was shot, the wall was painted over. I knew from the first piece, that something was off. Let me know which one you thought was fake in comments. Answer at end of post.
Pics taken by Resa – 2023 & 2024
Toronto, Canada
They shot a movie once, in my hometown
Everybody was in it, from miles around
Out at the speedway, some kind of Elvis thing
Well, I ain't no movie star
But I can get behind anything.
When You Blow at High Dough - The Tragically Hip
I could blame the Toronto traffic.
ARRROOOOO
OR – a lot of other stuff.
Still, when I found this wolf, I felt a happy thrill.
Nothing makes me feel better than art, all art, all of the arts.
Even in a nasty alley, I feel great!
Pics taken by Resa – March 25, 2024
Toronto, Canada
The Artist:
A Rock Star in the world of Rooftops, he single pawedly mutilated a humane mouse trap for the dime sized bit of peanut butter inside of it.
Chillio is known to screech a mean Rap in your yard during mating season, organize climb by garden raids and gain weight.
Works as a chimney supervisor, advertising attics. It’s a stressful career, which leads to overconsumption of peanut butter cocktails before wiping out on a branch office.
Mr. Draper is wildly adept at chewing electric wires, gnawing at support beams and building nests out of insulation.
A gourmet raccoon chef, Julia Childe is first cousin, several times removed by evolution, to Julia Child. The garbage can lid has not been invented that can keep this whiz with a whisk out.
Famous for scraping up a meal from the leftover peanut butter on the insides of a tossed jar in minutes flat, she is a must to cater any raccoon repast.
Pics taken by Resa – July 21 & September 23, 2023
Toronto, Canada
Garage door Artist:
This is a post about Peace, Love, Smiles & a song Trent wrote & recorded..
It began with the John Lennon post I recently did. Trent had selected a Lennon song for the event.
Then it grew into a song and video written and produced by Trent.
The lyrics are poetic, and hold a message inspired by John.
V1
I thought I saw Lennon’s face
From a trolley rocketing by
It disappeared without a trace
Did the vision also die?
His words come tumbling back
From a far off distant land
A great message on each track
A utopian dream so grand
V2
I read the news today (oh boys)
Children-human shields were killed
Drones and bombs made some noise
More innocent blood was spilled
Why is making war so appealing?
Why is love considered quaint?
I think our attitude is revealing
Our devotion to guns a taint
Chorus
So let’s all join in
Sing of peace and love again
For we all belong
In a Lennon written song
It can’t be wrong
So sing along
Let us all join in
All join in
Bridge
Such an imagination!
He made us dream
The world stood as one
Our actions could redeem
Can we remember
Perhaps even enhance
And once again
Give peace a chance?
V3
Today people gave power to the rich
A billionaire grabbed more
We’re told advancing is a cinch
Just give the billionaires more
John trusted the People’s voice
Today that seems absurd
I think that we have no choice
But to make our voices heard
(Chorus)
V4
I found the face in a doorway
Faded into nostalgic hues
The simple picture’s seen better days
Reflecting Lennon’s views
Although the decades whizzed past
Never believe that it is too late
John’s message will always last
Hold my hand, let’s temp fate
(Chorus)
(Chorus)
(Chorus)
Once a week there is usually a Weekly Smile post on Trent’s Blog, He tells about something that made him smile. He asks what made you smile.
This week I’m smiling because a street art post of mine, inspired a beautiful song about “give peace a chance” to be written & video to be made.
I’ve always believed in peace and love.
Lest we forget, Mahsa -22 years old –
…..was arrested in Iran for not wearing her hijab according to law.
She died in rehabilitation/detention, setting off protests unlike the country had seen before.
This post is dedicated to Aladin – Lamp Magician, who left Iran many years ago.
From time to time, he posts about Mahsa, and the plight of Iranian women.
I never know what I’ll find in an alley.
Woman. Life. Freedom
Pics taken by Resa – May 29, 2024
Toronto, Canada
The Arists:
Not the prettiest piece of art ever painted.
Found in an underpass, it remains haunting.
Hey mom! Can I go out and play?
Pics taken by Resa – February 5, 2024
Toronto, Canada
The artist is unknown at this time.
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