On Toys for Kids

Frank, you’re a doll! First a party with ice-cream and cake, now a party of toys. You have helped to make Kids’ Month a lot of fun. I send you a party of Thank yous! Make that 2 parties of Thank yous!

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Head over to Frank’s post to see all the close ups of the toys in this fabulous mural!

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Frank @ Beach Walk Reflections's avatarA Frank Angle

Can you name of these toy characters? Better yet did you have any of them or purchase any of these for kids?

I’m confident you identified the Star Wars characters as C-3PO, R2D2, Yoda, and the X-Wing fighter flown by the Rebel Alliance. Did you get Strawberry Shortcake holding the Spirograph wheel and the bear she made from Play-Doh? Cheer Bear (one of the original Care Bears)? Stay Puft Marshmallow Man (from Ghostbusters) on Batman’s back?

Surely you got Mr. Potato Head! But, did you recognize The Purple Pieman feeding a pie from the Easy Bake Oven to the T-Rex from Jurassic Park? The fury animal from the Littlest Pet Shop in the Ghostbusters’ vehicle? The character and car from M.A.S.K. (Mobile Armored Strike Kommand)?

This ArtWorks mural – Cincinnati’s Toy Heritage – located at 23 West Court Street in downtown Cincinnati – is a tribute to Kenner Toys –…

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Columbus Parkette – South End Alley

Left to right, Elicser begins the series with this watchful surfing scene.

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Elicser’s whimsical continuation!

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The next 3 pieces

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Horus, I believe!

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 The corner has a  zig-zag indent, as it turns south, showing this door …

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…and the Bunny Garage.

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Pics taken by Resa, on July 24, 2014

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Columbus Parkette – West Side Alley

This part of the alley features garage doors by: Birdo, DMC, (or is it Birdo DMC) SPUD and Horus.

Artist(s): Birdo, DMC
Artist(s): Birdo, DMC
Artist(s): Birdo, DMC
Artist(s): Birdo, DMC
Artist: Spud
Artist: Spud

I’ll bet the dad from this garage door is a “Toronto Argonauts” fan.

Artist: Horus
Artist: Horus
Artist: Horus
Artist: Horus

 

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Pics taken by Resa, on July 24, 2014

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Columbus Parkette 2

Cruz1 did this piece on the wall opposite the wall in my last post.

Artist: Cruz1
Artist: Cruz1

All of the wall.

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There is a tiny building, perhaps washrooms, or for tools. It has been painted on all 4 sides. It is very adorable.

Artist: Blackburn
Artist: Blackburn

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The parkette, which has lots of trees, grass, swings, a slide, monkey bars and a toddler wading pool is bordered by back alleys on 2 sides.

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What a wonderful job the artists did painting all of the garages. It’s so happy and colorful. I hear the parents pooled their money to buy the paint, and the artists gave time. I’ll continue with the garages tomorrow.

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I thought it said “Danger due to crayons” at first… not sure if “Randon” is an artist or ?

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Pics taken by Resa, on July 24, 2014

Toronto, Canada

Welcome to Columbus Parkette

Columbus Parkette is small, urban & reclaimed from rummies & taggers.

Artist: Uber 5000
Artist: Uber 5000

One day, as I walked down an alley looking for new graf, 2 bicycle officers asked me, “What’s happening?

Artist: Uber 5000
Artist: Uber 5000

I told them I was scouting for new pieces of street art.

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Artist: Uber 5000

One officer’s face scowled, the other lit up and asked “Have you seen the kids park at the end of Sorauren?”.

Artist: Uber 5000
Artist: Uber 5000

I can’t take pics of the park, per se, because it’s full of kids, and guardians!

Artist: Uber 5000
Artist: Uber 5000

Nonetheless, I was quietly allowed to take shots of the artwork.

Artist: Uber 5000
Artist: Uber 5000

The parkette has Dundas St. W. along one side, and a convenience store running along another side

Artist: Uber 5000
Artist: Uber 5000

This is the convenience store wall, painted by Uber 5000.

Artist: Uber 5000
Artist: Uber 5000

 There is so, so much more, and I was very touched to see that some of our city’s most prominent Graf Artists had given their time to help reclaim this small piece of land for the youngest, and their families.

Artist: Uber 5000
Artist: Uber 5000

Wait until you see the rest of it!

Pics taken by Resa, on July 24, 2014

Toronto, Canada

100 Years Ago

“The Way We Were ” is the official title of this sepia toned mural. It’s so very gorgeous! It’s at 4972 Dundas Street W.

Artist: John Kuna
Artist: John Kuna

It depicts life in this area circa 1912.

Artist: John Kuna
Artist: John Kuna

So many sweet aspects

Artist: John Kuna
Artist: John Kuna

I did a Post of the horses and wagon 6 weeks ago, and I’m finally getting the rest of this wonderful mural out!

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Pics shot by Resa, on April 28, 2013

Toronto, Ontario, Canada