Jackson Beardy

Jackson Beardy – July 24, 1944 – December 8, 1984

Jackson Beardy (rendered posthumously by Jerry Johnson’s Graphics Art Class at R.B. Russell)

Raised early on by his Ojibway grandparents, Jackson was removed from his home as a child and placed in the government’s controversial “Residential Schools” program.

In 1970, Jackson and his family were forbidden entrance to the National Arts Centre gala in Ottawa. The show, commemorating Manitoba’s centennial, featured Jackson’s work.

In 1972 Jackson and six more native artists formed the “Professional Native Artist Association”. This has come to be known as “The Indian Group Of Seven”.

In 1985, the year after his death, 2 murals were painted in his honor. Based on prints of Jackson’s, they have since been restored and repainted. Read all about the Jackson Beardy Mural

You can read about Jackson’s life on the “Native Art in Canada” website.

Pics taken by Resa, November 28, 2014

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

I would like to take an appropriate moment to thank J. Walters for the posts of hers I used for Kids’ Month. Her blog Canadian Art Junkie not only features Canadian artists, but is running a special this year featuring 150 Canadian Artists to help celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday.

J Walters also features world wide art on her blog Global Art Junkie and if you like photography, check out The Photo Junkie

A Cat & Dogs

On April 28, 2017April 28, 2017 By ResaIn Mini-Mural, Street Art26 Comments

The cat seems nervous, but holds its own in a world of dogs.

Above and below blow up nicely!

I’m a cat person, and I adore dogs.

Pics taken by Resa – April 9. 2017

Toronto, Canada

The Artist:

Power Rocks and Poetry

On April 26, 2017July 26, 2019 By ResaIn Kids' Month Tys 2017, Mandy van Leeuwen11 Comments

In February, 2014, a team of Canadian Women won Curling gold at the Sochi Olympics. In March of 2017 Christy Birmingham wrote “Wolf”, for Kids’ Month.

Artists: Mandy van Leuuwen & Michael St. Hilaire

They all inspire me.

So, let me introduce you to everyone, starting with the winning curling team.

Jennifer Jones – Skip

Artists: Mandy van Leeuwen & Michael St. Hilaire

Kaitlyn Lawes – Third

Jill Officer – Second

Dawn McEwan – Lead

Kristen Wall – Alternate

Coach – Janet Arnott

Pics taken by Resa – November 1, 2016

Winnipeg, Canada

⭐ For those of you not already familiar with Christy Birmingham, here’s Christy! ⭐

Thank you Christy for writing “Wolf” for Kids’ Month. It meant a lot to me! I’ve always enjoyed your writing talent and your blog, Poetic Parfait.

When you began your second blog, When Women Inspire, I discovered a place of sisterhood, that I love to this day!

Christy is busy penning her first novel. In the meantime, she has 2 books of poetry on the market.

Click on either cover and you will be taken to where you can buy a copy!

The Artists of the mural:

Yellow Dragon

On April 19, 2017June 1, 2017 By ResaIn Kids' Month Tys 2017, Mini-Mural, Street Art39 Comments

Don’t be afraid! Painted dragons can’t bite, even if they look fierce.

…. and don’t be afraid to visit some “Dragon Tales” on Sidran’s most interesting blog.

Sidran, who works with children in New Delhi (now that’s fierce!) sent us a mural from New Delhi, for Kids’ Month.

Thank you so much, Sidran.

Pics taken by Resa – March 17 , 2017

Toronto, Canada

The Artist:

This mural is found in Kensington Market

Liberty Cat Mural

On April 11, 2017July 24, 2019 By ResaIn Jarus, Kids' Month Tys 201730 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.

This mural, in Liberty Village Toronto, is seen best from about a block away. Please… click on the pic below to see how gorgeous it is!

Some close-ups.

Thank you, Georgiann! Purrrrrrrrr! ⭐

Pics taken by Resa – March 1, 2017

Toronto, Canada

The Artist:

It is definitely Jarus. I couldn’t find a signature. It could be behind a car.

Bees – Their 11th Hour

On April 8, 2017February 4, 2019 By ResaIn Murals, Nick Sweetman56 Comments

Without bees, there may be no time left for life.

Butterflies, hummingbirds & wind also pollinate, but bees do the lions’ share. Click on the next 2 images, & see bees working in all their glory.

At first, when I saw this mural on Queen East, I thought “Gorgeous”!

Immediately thereupon, I wondered why the artist had a clock set at 11:00, & gears in the mural with the bees?

Then it hit me!

Bees, & all pollinators are dying off due to pesticides & herbicides. It is their 11th hour. After discussing this with Marina Kanavaki, she made up her April’s clock read 11:00 for this post.

On Art Towards A Happy Day Marina spreads the importance of all life on the planet. If you click on her clock, bees will fly you to its original “Diamond Four” artwork.

So, let’s view this mural’s details from left to right.

Hello! Don’t bee afraid of me! I’m pollinating for you!

There was a shadow growing across the smaller right side of the mural.

I feel it is nature adding her own poetry. (blows up nicely)

When I looked across the street, I saw that the clock & a bee were reflected in the windows of a library.

I see time & the bee, melting …. fading away.

I think that I shall never see, a mural pretty as a bee! (TY, Joyce Kilmer!)

Pics taken by Resa – March 19, 2017

Toronto, Canada

The Artist:

Click on the S6 Logo & the bees will fly you to Marina’s boutique. I’ve bought tights, a clock, travel mugs & make-up bags, all with Marina’s art on them. The quality is very good. Keep an eye out for discounts & free shipping!

More bee reflections.

Corktown

On April 5, 2017June 1, 2017 By ResaIn Kids' Month Tys 2017, Murals27 Comments

This baby’s hair is flying. We’re racing to thank Frank from A Frank Angle before his blog break.

Let me start at the beginning, in the past, as shown below in an olden days Corktown image.

The car above is to the left of the streetcar mural, and part of the mural in its entirety. (Thank you sun for the interesting shadow).

However, as I close in onto the elements within this impressionistic work of Street Art, I don’t care about the shadow, or the heavy traffic whipping by.

It is an alluring piece of art, and perfect to thank Frank for his contributions to Kids’ Month.

Aww, look at the cute kitty in a basket!

Look at these 2 cute doggies!

In this mural, the child is a local Corktown kid. However, a kid that will steal your heart is found at the Cincinnati Zoo, in Frank’s post On A Special Local Kid.

Thank you, Frank!

Pics taken by Resa – March 19, 2017

Toronto, Canada

The Artist:

	Resa on April Squeeze
	D. Wallace Peach on Mandala – Mandala-ish
	D. Wallace Peach on April Squeeze
	hitandrun1964 on April Squeeze
	dgkaye on April Squeeze

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Jackson Beardy

A Cat & Dogs

Power Rocks and Poetry

Yellow Dragon

Liberty Cat Mural

Bees – Their 11th Hour

Corktown

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