Nothing But The BLUES

1914 – Charlie Chaplin stayed in this hotel, which is now a scum bucket.

I did a Post on the mural of Charlie Chaplin that resides in the parking lot.

Artists: Mandy van Leeuwen, Jennifer Johnson
Artists: Mandy van Leeuwen, Jennifer Johnson

It is a special building with special murals.

Do you think the harmonica player depicted above is Junior Wells?

Artists: Mandy van Leeuwen, Jennifer Johnson
Artists: Mandy van Leeuwen, Jennifer Johnson

B.B. King

Artists: Mandy van Leeuwen, Jennifer Johnson
Artists: Mandy van Leeuwen, Jennifer Johnson

Robert Johnson

Artists: Mandy van Leeuwen, Jennifer Johnson
Artists: Mandy van Leeuwen, Jennifer Johnson

It’s nothing but the blues!

Artists: Mandy van Leeuwen, Jennifer Johnson
Artists: Mandy van Leeuwen, Jennifer Johnson

I was fortunate to shoot this “paper doll” of Charlie Chaplin on a balcony, but it was almost a storm when I did. His effigy had blown over.

Artists: Mandy van Leeuwen, Jennifer Johnson
Artists: Mandy van Leeuwen, Jennifer Johnson

Pic taken by: Resa – October 9, 2012

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

The Murals of Winnipeg

Fishing In Mimico Creek

This 1920’s historical mural is in Islington Village.

Artist: John Kuna
Artist: John Kuna

It depicts children fishing in Mimico Creek and the underwater wildlife that existed in the creek at that time.

I couldn’t get up onto that private balcony. (rats)

Artist: John Kuna
Artist: John Kuna

It was painted in 2012.

Artist: John Kuna
Artist: John Kuna
Artist: John Kuna
Artist: John Kuna

Find it at 5096 Dundas St. West.

Artist: John Kuna
Artist: John Kuna
Artist: John Kuna
Artist: John Kuna
Artist: John Kuna
Artist: John Kuna

Pics taken by Resa: April 28, 2013

Toronto, Canada

Roxy

This 16 year old mural on Henderson Hi-way is on the side wall of Roxy Lanes, a bowling alley.

Artist: Mike Valcourt
Artist: Mike Valcourt

It’s scarred, peeling & crumbling from the brutal winters. It’s constantly bleaching under the intense prairie sun. I love it.

Artist: Mike Valcourt
Artist: Mike Valcourt

I took these shots over a year ago. I wonder what it looks like now?

Artist: Mike Valcourt
Artist: Mike Valcourt

Pic taken by: Resa – October 9, 2012

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

The Murals of Winnipeg