Heartland Harvest

This mini mural is in a strip mall at 180 St. Anne’s Road.

Artist: Hubert Theroux
Artist: Hubert Theroux

I love it. I grew up in the prairies.

Artist: Hubert Theroux
Artist: Hubert Theroux
Artist: Hubert Theroux
Artist: Hubert Theroux
Artist: Hubert Theroux
Artist: Hubert Theroux
Artist: Hubert Theroux
Artist: Hubert Theroux

 

Artist: Hubert Theroux
Artist: Hubert Theroux
Artist: Hubert Theroux
Artist: Hubert Theroux
Artist: Hubert Theroux
Artist: Hubert Theroux

Pics taken by: Resa – April 21, 2014

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

The Murals of Winnipeg

The Road to Valour

To all my American friends: I know this is a Canadian mural, however, I believe it imparts a spirit of honor meant for all Vets.

Artist: Charlie Johnston (C5 Artworks)
Artist: Charlie Johnston (C5 Artworks)

MURAL OF THE YEAR 2008

Official title: THE ROAD TO VALOUR

Artist: Charlie Johnston (C5 Artworks)
Artist: Charlie Johnston (C5 Artworks)

Corner of Valour Road & Ellice Avenue, Winnipeg.

Artist: Charlie Johnston (C5 Artworks)
Artist: Charlie Johnston (C5 Artworks)
Artist: Charlie Johnston (C5 Artworks)
Artist: Charlie Johnston (C5 Artworks)
Artist: Charlie Johnston (C5 Artworks)
Artist: Charlie Johnston (C5 Artworks)
Artist: Charlie Johnston (C5 Artworks)
Artist: Charlie Johnston (C5 Artworks)
Artist: Charlie Johnston (C5 Artworks)
Artist: Charlie Johnston (C5 Artworks)

Pics taken by: Resa – April 18, 2014

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

The Murals of Winnipeg

The Cat’s Meow

Direct to you, from an alley in “Cabbagetown”, Toronto,  I proudly present “CAT’S MEOW”

Meow #1

Okay, it’s a cat’s meow alley off Parliament near Gerrard (Cat’s tail signed: Tokyo).

Meow #2

As you see from 1 of the pics in the slideshow, there is a side piece involving birds. I’ll cover that later.

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This sly blue face (featured in above slideshow) is right at the Parliament St. entrance to the alley. Gorgeous, or what?

Meow #10

Meow #11

Meow #8

Pic taken by Resa, on May 20, 2014

Toronto, Canada

I ♥ Banksy – because of “My Month With Banksy: October 2013 In NYC” by Jacqueline Hadel – Plato

What is that?

It’s “MY MONTH WITH BANKSY: OCTOBER 2013 IN NYC” by: Jacqueline Hadel. If you’re a fan or lover, it’s a must buy  Here On Amazon

Artist: Banksy (unofficial)
Artist: Banksy

After reading Jacqueline’s book, I did some research. Banksy had been (unofficially)  in Toronto in 2010. Sadly only 1 of 7 pieces remains, and it’s in this gated private parking.

Banksy #1b

As I peered through the chain link, I saw the Banksy had been covered in plexiglass, and bordered with steel and rivets.

Banksy #2

Also noticeable was that someone had attempted to pry the metal border away. (lower right)

Banksy #6b

The plastic has been tagged, cleaned, tagged with scratchiti , and then more paint. Nonetheless, it survives!

Banksy #4b

The other 6 Banksy’s were tagged to death, torn down, painted over…one (on the back of a sign) just disappeared.

Banksy #5b

Aww, the gate was unlocked, so I just went in for a few shots of the Banksy w/ Jacqueline’s book.

Banksy #10

The book is like a diary, going day by day through her month with Banksy.

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Thanks, Jacqueline, it’s a very fabulous book!

Banksy #7

Pics taken by Resa, on May 4, 2014

Toronto, Canada

Rose & Red Stag

In the beautiful, inspiring and fun Ossington alley running North from Queen West, every garage door, space in between and back of the building is painted.

R&Stag #1

I start with the IPhone panorama shot, rose centered, to minimize the effect of a giant red tag on the gorgeous rose.The Stag garage is on the rose’s left as you look at your screen.

R&Stag #2

 This shot looks South to Queen W. Behind me, the miles of painted alleys run all the way to Bloor Street.

R&Stag #3

Yes, there are a lot of tags. In the summer, many artists will return to touch up their tagged pieces.

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I searched what to call a male deer. It said “Buck” for North America, and “Stag” for Europe, especially when referring to the Red Deer.

R&Stag #10

Amy Pinkrose popped into my mind when I saw the rose. Her flowers are beauties that spring from the dark earth. This rose is a flower that has sprung forth from the dark grey of dirt and garbage in a very urban alley.

R&Stag #4

Pic taken by Resa, on May 9, 2014

Toronto, Canada

Even Teenage Vampires Cry

In the alley just North of Queen W. between Ossington and Gladstone, I found this sweet face trying to be scary.

Artist: unknown
Artist: unknown

20″ x 40″ (at the most and a rough estimate, as well). It’s like… felt pen, or acrylic (there are acrylic markers) on fake wood veneer…. or??

Artist: unknown
Artist: unknown
Artist: unknown
Artist: unknown

As you see, it is nailed onto an old, dry wood fence.

Artist: unknown
Artist: unknown

Pics taken by Resa, on May 9, 2014

Toronto, Canada