Prairie Girl

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

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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

Top Cat & Graf

North alley, Queen W., west of Bathurst

Topcat #1

Topcat #2

The “Top Cat” is signed below, but I can’t read it.

Topcat #3

It appears a crew painted this. I notice Kwest’s signature & BSM (Body, Soul, Mind) I like the way the writing drops off then finishes on Top Cat.

Topcat #6

Pics taken by Resa, on September 30, 2014

Toronto, Canada

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.

Artist: Uber 5000
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