Trompe l’Oeil

This mural was painted in 1980 by Derek Besant.

Artist: Derek Besant
Artist: Derek Besant

Its actual title is “Trompe l’Oeil.”

Artist: Derek Besant
Artist: Derek Besant

It is on the back of Toronto’s famous Flatiron building, which faces Berczy Park.

Artist: Derek Besant
Artist: Derek Besant

Next post I’ll cover the sidewalk art leading up to it.

Artist: Derek Besant
Artist: Derek Besant
Artist: Derek Besant
Artist: Derek Besant

Pics taken by Resa, May 4 – 2014

Toronto, Canada

Polar Bear Splash

I love Polar Bears. I hate zoos.

Artist: Sarah Collard
Artist: Sarah Collard

 This is Winnipeg’s 2010 Mural of the year.

Artist: Sarah Collard
Artist: Sarah Collard

Sherrie had the Rocket ready to go, as I was shooting in an underpass with crazy traffic. She doesn’t like to take me to underpasses anymore, but….!

Artist: Sarah Collard
Artist: Sarah Collard

 Camera battery…. almost dead.

Artist: Sarah Collard
Artist: Sarah Collard
Artist: Sarah Collard
Artist: Sarah Collard

Pics taken by: Resa  – October 29, 2012

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

The Murals of Winnipeg

Artist: Sarah Collard
Artist: Sarah Collard

Happy New Year’s Day

New Year’s Day is the perfect day to reflect.

GRHNY #17

The fab lime green surrounded by purple and orange is signed: MORE 124

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This is a nice calm reflection.

GRHNY #14

The piece featured in the following reflections is by: DOH Crew.

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I’d like to end this post, and begin the New Year “in the pink” RA!!!

GRHNY #21

Pics taken by Resa, December 15 – 2014

Toronto, Canada

GRHNY #23

Happy New Year’s Eve!

Exciting Graf Reflection Fireworks

GRHNY #1

I found a graf wall in a parking lot. 8 Writing pieces, 16 cars. Here’s half the lot! The other half is for “NYD”!

GRHNY #2

It looks like a party! The piece above is signed “Sultan”

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GRHNY #7

GRHNY #10

Pics taken by Resa, December 9 – 2014

Toronto, Canada

GRHNY #18by: DOH Crew

Artists: Female Victims of Poverty &/or Violence

This bird, in a Canadian aboriginal style, is by the Crossing Communities Art Project“.

Artists: Crossing Communities Art Project - founded by: Edith Regier
Artists: Crossing Communities Art Project – founded by: Edith Regier

Local artists make art with women who are marginalized by social/injustice issues. They’ve either been in conflict with the law, in prison or at risk of offending due to a past history of poverty or violence.

Pics taken by: Resa  – October 27, 2014

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

The Murals of Winnipeg

Artists: Crossing Communities Art Project - founded by: Edith Regier
Artists: Crossing Communities Art Project – founded by: Edith Regier