Have you ever stopped to smell the roses?
I mean, did you ever see rose bushes, stop and spend some sniff time?
I have. I’ve also stopped to smell: Lilacs, Lily of the Valley, Peonies, fruit blossoms and more. I don’t want to mss out.
Pic taken by Resa – May 25, 2021
Toronto, Canada
The Artist:
Used to be there were lots of rat and skull art in the alleys.
They have gone out of style. Recently skulls are popping up here and there.
I found my first rat in Graffiti Gallery in Winnipeg, when my niece Sherrie was driving me around muralling.
It was near Hallowe’en. The rat was on a pumpkin. I vowed to dedicate all rat posts to her.
Thrilled, I sent her a pic of this rat, immediately! Her hubs said Possum.
I dedicate this post to Sherrie, just in case it’s a rat!
Pics taken by Resa – May 18, 2021
Toronto, Canada
The Rat? Artist:
With help from:
BSM = Body Soul & Mind. (I’ve met him a few times)
IBC – I don’t know.
The writing Artist- InSight (I can read it! He’s been around awhile)
I went on a 4 hour street art walk yesterday.
My bum ankle kicked in at hour 2.5, so I donned my ankle tensor.
Wait ’til you see the Nick Sweetman rat I found at hour 2.25! I think it’s a rat.
Anyway, I was exhausted when I found this stunningly gorgeous planter at hour 3.25. It was so low to the ground, that I sat on a “low rider” step. This way I got a straight on shot.
All the hip people at the coffee window 2 doors down from me, were quite amused. I wear a bottle of hand sanitizer around my neck, so I did a big deal hand sanitizer application for their eyes only.
Their eyes followed me to the opposite side of the planter. I had to capture it, despite oncoming traffic.
I squished myself uncomfortably, between 2 parked cars.
Couldn’t get a dead on, but did my best. Got home, ate and fell asleep. Woke up discombobulated for the day.
Pics taken by Resa – May 17, 2021
The Artist:
LOW RIDER (Tim, do a parody!)
In the land of street art, I don’t find a lot of older faces.
I like this face & art style!
Pics taken by Resa – March 8, 2020
Toronto, Canada
The Artist:
I finally made my way to Graffiti Alley, as my ankle is mostly better.
We are in a Stay At Home Order, so there was not a lot of new art. We are allowed to go for walks. This was a 2.5 hour walk.
This piece of art is new!
It’s paint over paint, paint beside paint and paint to go with someone else’s paint.
So, I don’t know who did this when.
The artist who painted the face, may or may not be who painted the words.
Graffiti Alley is a shrinking network of lanes and alleys in the Queen West area. It’s shrinking to make way for development.
I’ve had some great times here.
I found Gigi in another alley on the way home! Love you, Gi! You deserve to be part of all this sweet and gorgeous alley art!
Pics taken by Resa – May 10, 2021
Toronto, Canada
I liked this a lot when I found it in Kensington Market.
It fell into the un-posted hoards in my photos archives.
Due to the lockdown, I haven’t been able to leave my extended hood for over a year.
Holly – House of Heart suggested I comb my photos stash. I found about 50 pieces. Thank you, dahling!
The Artist:
CAT BONUS
This cat has been on top of the world, ever since I can remember. It’s on the way out of Kensington Market, on Dundas West.
Hopefully the stash will help until some more art pops up in my walking zone.
Pics taken by Resa – February 3, 2020
Toronto, Canada
Cat Artist is Unknown at This Time
I have only posted one other piece of what looks like street art, but it’s actually advertising something.
Obviously this mural is advertising Jimmy’s Coffee. Jimmy’s Coffee is a local Toronto business that began in 2009. It has several outlets now.
It’s a well done black and white mural, with the coffee cups in bright yellow. I am presenting the mural both as is, and through different filters.
I like the all black and white best.
The portraiture looks fab to me!
Jimi Hendrix & Jimmy Page …. 2 fantastic guitar players!
Pics taken by Resa – April 5, 2021
Toronto, Canada
The Artist:
There are only 3 other indoor murals in my collection. Oddly enough they are portraits of famous people. They decorate a pool hall in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
They are: Bogey & Elvis, Marylin Monroe & James Dean and The Duke & Brando
They were posted in 2015. Click on the pics to visit the posts!
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