Tag: Beauty

Lovebot Invasion

On By ResaIn Alley Gallery, Graffiti Art, Street Art21 Comments

They’re Lovebots, they’re “paste ups”, and they are all over Toronto.

Lbot #1

Here’s a 7′ (2.13 m) Lovebot with his 2′ (.61 m) mini-mebot.

Lbot #2

Mini-mebot hangs with the bike.

Lbot #3

This 7′ (2.13 m) Lovebot is cool….

Lbot #4

…. hanging out on the parking lot wall of  Stones Rhino.

Lbot #5

Lovebots can be quite sneaky….

Lbot #6

… hanging out lower down with greenery….

Lbot #7

… or running away below the brick.

Lbot #8

Yeah, there’s bad-boy Lovebots. Their insistence on being pasted-up in the ally can lead to urban scars.

Lbot #9

This Lovebot covers the black that covers Phoenix Queen  I believe it was painted by Shellac Attack. I met the artist during the painting of Phoenix Queen  .

Lbot #10

Tagger got Lovebots face.

Lbot #11

I FOUND A CINDER-BLOCK LOVEBOT!

Lbot #13b

Good glue!

Lbot #14

Pics taken by Resa – Spring- Fall, 2014

Toronto, Canada

Elicser Underpass- Pt.2

On By ResaIn Elicser, Underpasses10 Comments

West wall of the underpass on Spadina at Dupont.

Artist: Elicser

Heading north to south past the art.

Artist: Elicser

The 10 images slideshow begins with buildings, and a yellow sun to the left. You can see this down into the tunnel in the above pic.

This slideshow requires JavaScript.

.. and we’re out the other end.

Elicser UP #29

Pics taken by Resa – October 6, 2014

Toronto, Canada

Even after the end - Artist: Elicser
Even after the end – Artist: Elicsr

Elicser Underpass

On By ResaIn Elicser, Underpasses18 Comments

Elicser, one of my fave street artists in Toronto, did an underpass mural this year.

Artist: Elicser

On Bathurst at Dupont, I start with the East wall. I’m saving the west wall for the second post on this graf mural, as I love it much better than this side.

Artist: Elicser

As shown in the slideshow, 11 distinct pieces make their way to the other end.

This slideshow requires JavaScript.

.. and we’re out the other end. West & best wall – next post.

Artist: Elicser
Artist: Elicser

Pics taken by Resa – October 6, 2014

Toronto, Canada

Happy Canadian Thanksgiving

On By ResaIn Graffiti Art, Graffiti Mural, Street Art28 Comments

Traditional or not, it’s a feast. You’ve got popcorn, pizza and bacon.

TG #1

i see fried eggs, hamburgers, french-fries, bagels, hot dogs and drumsticks.

TG #2

I see ice-cream cones, donuts and … that’s dessert! Enough food!

TG #3

Whatever you eat on this Canadian Thanksgiving, be thankful you’re eating & for anything else you can think of!

TG #4

Pics taken by Resa – July 27, 2014

Toronto, Canada

Prairie Girl

On By ResaIn Graffiti Mural, Street Art22 Comments

I climbed a fire escape, hoisted myself up to a roof next door,  deeked electrical wires & crossed 2 flat roofs.

Prairie Girl #1

She’s not perfect, but she’s worth the risk! I cannot believe I did this w/o Sherrie. I was dizzy the entire time.

Prairie Girl #2

Prairie Girl #3

She’s part of a graf mural, the best part.

Prairie Girl #4

It’s by Birdo and Wales. I guess she’s more Wales, but who knows because Birdo paints faces.  I’ve just never seen a Birdo  girl’s face except in Welcome to the Alley , which is Birdo and Wales, again.

Prairie Girl #5

Prairie Girl #5b

Fill in the blanks.. SE…

Prairie Girl #6

I’ll finish the insanity next post.

Prairie Girl #7

Pics taken by Resa – October 6, 2014

Toronto, Canada

Sunnyside Beach Amusement Park – 1922 – 1954

On By ResaIn Murals, Slideshow, Street Art10 Comments

This was a very famous place in it’s day.

Artist: Walter Rushton
Artist: Walter Rushton

In 1923 they had the “Water Nymph’s” Contest. It was advertised in the papers and more men than women showed up.

Artist: Walter Rushton
Artist: Walter Rushton

The Bathing Pavillion you see below is still in existence, although now a fun restaurant on the beach.


SSB #3

Between the Pavillion and Toronto’s now renovated “Palais Royale”, where Count Basie, Duke Ellington and many greats played (Even the Stones played there much later)….

 

Artist: Walter Rushton
Artist: Walter Rushton

…. was a boardwalk & the most modern midway with rides, games and food. The Roller Coaster was the biggest in the world, and made of wood.

This slideshow requires JavaScript.

The next 2 shots attempt to show the entire mural, but don’t. It’s longer than I could capture.

Artist: Walter Rushton
Artist: Walter Rushton

It’s painted in an Impressionistic style on stucco, which makes for more photography woes. Also it’s at least 12 years faded.

Artist: Walter Rushton
Artist: Walter Rushton

The Beach Park is painted in the center of 3 strips. Above you have an early air show. Below is a painted garden.

Artist: Walter Rushton
Artist: Walter Rushton

 

It’s bordered by a parkette, and the summer they fill it with  the same flowers that the artist painted on the mural.

This slideshow requires JavaScript.

Many historical writings say  the beloved Toronto Amusement Park was burned down, an act of arson to make way for the Gardner Expressway. I’d love to back in time and spend a day here!

Artist: Walter Rushton
Artist: Walter Rushton

Pics taken by Resa, on October 15, 2012 & March 16, 2014

Toronto, Canada

3D Graffiti

On By ResaIn GLaM Extra, Graffiti Art, Street Art21 Comments

I was walking along Queen W.W. and met up with this guy!

3d #2

It’s a 3D piece of Graf Writing.

3d #1

This is the weekend of “Nuit Blanche”, and I suspect that this is an installation

3d #3

It was raining. I did my best.

3d #4

There could be more to come on this side. I’ll try to come back, then update the post, hopefully with the artist’s name. However, it will be gone Monday!

3d #5

3d #6

Back around to the face.

3d #7b

Direct on main view

3d #8

ARMS WIDE

3d #7

ON THE FLIP SIDE

3d #10

Pics taken by Resa, on October 3, 2014

Toronto, Canada