American Woman

“American Woman” was a huge hit, and “The Guess Who” was from Winnipeg. That was before Lenny Kravitz gave it new breath.

Artist(s): Larry Rich
Artist(s): Larry Rich

Not an official video, but I adore it. It is of the time.

This mural by Larry Rich graces an outer wall of the “Long and McQuade” store in Winnipeg. Here’s the rest of it.

Artist(s): Larry Rich
Artist(s): Larry Rich

Pictured above is Chad Allen who was the singer before Burton Cummings.

Artist(s): Larry Rich
Artist(s): Larry Rich

Aaand here’s Burton!

Artist(s): Larry Rich
Artist(s): Larry Rich

Who are these other Players?

Artist(s): Larry Rich
Artist(s): Larry Rich

Here’s Lenny’s version.

Shots taken by Resa, on October 29, 2012

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

The Murals of Winnipeg

Vita Graf w/Sherrie

It was cold, very cold. Nonetheless, Sherrie took me muralling in the Rocket.

Artist(s): Rodrigo Pradel, Brian Gasenzer
Artists: Rodrigo Pradel, Brian Gasenzer

This mural is located in the rear of the Vita Health store at 102 Osborne St.

Artists: Rodrigo Pradel, Brian Gasenzer
Artists: Rodrigo Pradel, Brian Gasenzer

Sherrie, my official driver & photographer,  was taking pics of me taking pics. It’s all so very glamorous!

Photo by Sherrie Yager
Photo by Sherrie Yager I was focused at the task on hand.
Artists: Rodrigo Pradel, Brian Gasenzer
Artists: Rodrigo Pradel, Brian Gasenzer
Artists: Rodrigo Pradel, Brian Gasenzer
Artists: Rodrigo Pradel, Brian Gasenzer

An early experience with graf and car reflecion.

Artists: Rodrigo Pradel, Brian Gasenzer
Artists: Rodrigo Pradel, Brian Gasenzer!

Ew! Is that a bug?

Artists: Rodrigo Pradel, Brian Gasenzer
Artists: Rodrigo Pradel, Brian Gasenzer

Tagging is rare in Winnipeg, but a black door in a Graf Mural is a target….

Artists: Rodrigo Pradel, Brian Gasenzer
Artists: Rodrigo Pradel, Brian Gasenzer

…and what’s that neat green fringe emanating from the rear-view mirror?

Uch, then Sherrie caught me making an asp out of myself when I went in for the shot

Photo: © Sherrie Yager
Photo: © Sherrie Yager

Ahh, look at this! It was worth it!

Vita #0

Then there was FreshMarket shot.

Artists: Rodrigo Pradel, Brian Gasenzer
Artists: Rodrigo Pradel, Brian Gasenzer

Then the mood shot …

Vita #10

Of course Sherrie captured me capturing the mood.

    Photo: © Sherrie Yager
Photo: © Sherrie Yager

Here’s the rest

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Shots taken by Resa, on October 30, 2012

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

The Murals of Winnipeg

Anser Mural – Part 3

“These eyes have seen a lot of loves, But they’re never gonna see another one like I had with you.”

Artist: Anser
Artist: Anser

The opening quote is from a song – These eyes – written by Randy Bachman & Burton Cummings from Winnipeg, Canada

Artist: Anser
Artist: Anser

They’re older now, but a great song is a great song.

Have a listen while you look at the rest of these eyes by Anser!

Artist: Anser
Artist: Anser
Artist: Anser
Artist: Anser
Artist: Anser
Artist: Anser
Artist: Anser
Artist: Anser
Artist: Anser
Artist: Anser
Artist: Anser
Artist: Anser
Artist: Anser
Artist: Anser

Pics taken by Resa McConaghy, on December 29, 2013

Toronto, Canada

Anser Mural – Part 2

It is improbable to take a shot of this mural without capturing a face, faces, par-face or face piece(s).

Artist: Anser
Artist: Anser

This outstanding mural deserves to be pondered if you have the time.

Artist: Anser
Artist: Anser

I hugged the wall, getting as many of the faces as possible.

Artist: Anser
Artist: Anser

I eventually made my way to  a small patch of gravel.

Artist: Anser

My eye for an eye!

Artist: Anser
Artist: Anser

The end of the wall is the end of the mural.

Artist: Anser
Artist: Anser
Artist: Anser
Artist: Anser

Artist: Anser

Artist: Anser
Artist: Anser

I finally got a shot of Anser’s Mursl from the patch of gravel. Yeah, and I zoomed in for a clsoe-up.

Artist: Anser
Artist: Anser

Pics taken by Resa McConaghy, on December 29, 2013

Toronto, Canada