A Walk on the Wild Side

43 Toronto street artists came together to paint the underpass on Bloor at Dufferin.

Artist: Cruz1
Artist: Cruz1

It is a very, very long underpass, & the art is on both sides. It is magnificent!

Artist: Cruz1
Artist: Cruz1

This will be at least a 12 part post, so I will publish guest posts & a couple of book reviews in between.

Artist: Cruz1
Artist: Cruz1

Might as well start at the beginning. Here’s Cruz1!

Artist: Cruz1
Artist: Cruz1

I would not be surprised to find out Cruz1 organized this art fest.

Artist: Cruz1
Artist: Cruz1
Artist: Cruz1
Artist: Cruz1

Pics taken by Resa, June 21 , 2015

Toronto, Canada

1DU #7
I counted 43 names here!

Shalack * Smoky

Wow! I found this signature Shalak Attack on Shuter!

Artist(s) Shalack * Smoky
Artist(s) Shalack * Smoky

The lips…

Artist(s) Shalack * Smoky
Artist(s) Shalack * Smoky

.. the Eyes …

Artist(s) Shalack * Smoky
Artist(s) Shalack * Smoky

… the mural makes me sigh …

Artist(s) Shalack * Smoky
Artist(s) Shalack * Smoky

&

Artist(s) Shalack * Smoky
Artist(s) Shalack * Smoky

the bird,

Artist(s) Shalack * Smoky
Artist(s) Shalack * Smoky

 Is the word.

Artist(s) Shalack * Smoky
Artist(s) Shalack * Smoky

OUTTAKES

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 A bird near the hand is worth …?

Artist(s) Shalack * Smoky
Artist(s) Shalack * Smoky

Pics taken by Resa, June 24 , 2015

Toronto, Canada

Artist(s) Shalack * Smoky
Artist(s) Shalack * Smoky

IMG_1997

RIP, Dear Sister

My sister, Jacquie, passed away. She was the most beautiful, with the longest hair.

RIP Sister #1

My dearest niece, Sherrie is her daughter. Sherrie is my muralling partner, & responsible for the shots you see on GLaM of me taking pics of graf.

RIP Sister #2

This image, taken outside a beauty parlor, is the perfect representation of Jacquie. May your afterlife be as beautiful, dear sister.

Pics taken by Resa – June 21, 2015

Toronto, Canada

RIP Sister #3

City of Amps

This mural is a tribute to Gar Gillies, inventor of the Garnet Amplifier.

Artists: Mandy van Leeuwen, Jennifer Johnson
Artists: Mandy van Leeuwen, Jennifer Johnson

Gars was a Winnipeg West Ender,

Artists: Mandy van Leeuwen, Jennifer Johnson
Artists: Mandy van Leeuwen, Jennifer Johnson
Artists: Mandy van Leeuwen, Jennifer Johnson
Artists: Mandy van Leeuwen, Jennifer Johnson

Famous bands, including the legendary “Guess Who”, used his equipment.

Artists: Mandy van Leeuwen, Jennifer Johnson
Artists: Mandy van Leeuwen, Jennifer Johnson
Artists: Mandy van Leeuwen, Jennifer Johnson
Artists: Mandy van Leeuwen, Jennifer Johnson
Artists: Mandy van Leeuwen, Jennifer Johnson
Artists: Mandy van Leeuwen, Jennifer Johnson

Pics taken by: Resa  – October 9, 2012

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

The Murals of Winnipeg


Artists: Mandy van Leeuwen, Jennifer Johnson
Artists: Mandy van Leeuwen, Jennifer Johnson

More Butterflies, Flowers & Ladybugs

631 Montrose Street, Winnipeg –  side two

Artist: Mary Popien
Artist: Mary Popien
Artist: Mary Popien
Artist: Mary Popien
Artist: Mary Popien
Artist: Mary Popien

I’m missing blogging. Nonetheless, the shoot is going well, & I’ll be back more regularly after wrap in about 6 weeks!

Artist: Mary Popien
Artist: Mary Popien

Pics taken by: Resa  – October 29, 2014

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

The Murals of Winnipeg

Artist: Mary Popien
Artist: Mary Popien