Queen Hera

Be still my beating heart! Is that Hera, Marina Kanavaki’s doggie?

I’m sure it is!

Marina rescued Hera from a shelter. Who wouldn’t be tail wagging happy if Marina rescued them?

I think Marina said they called her Queen at the shelter.

An obvious assumption.

Oh yeah, there’s other bits in this alley mural.

Different, huh!

I may have over shot, but it is Hera, after all!

I wanted to make sure I got all of the angles!

Pics taken by Resa – May 7, 2020

Toronto, Canada

The Artist:

PORTRAIT OF HERA BY MARINA

Marina, thank you for all of the pics you sent me for the post!

Year of the Dog – Yay!

⭐️ This special post celebrates the Chinese Zodiac: THE YEAR OF THE DOG⭐️ “Hello, I’m Hera, your Hostess of Ceremonies on this exciting occasion”.

Artwork by: Marina Kanavaki – Photo © Marina Kanavaki

“I know I’m gorgeous, but my mom’s art pillows help add to my beauty. My mom is an artist, Marina Kanavaki and she has a blog!

At this celebration you will meet many dogs. You will meet real dogs & graffiti dogs.”

Above is Clay & Ruty. Their mom is Belén Soto & she has a blog, too! Hmm, that looks like a park behind them! Of course, dogs LOVE to go to the park with their humans.

Photo © Marina Kanavaki

“Year of the Dog begins on February 16, 2018 & ends on February 4, 2019.”

“So, let me introduce this stunning white graffiti dog I met in Graffiti Alley in Toronto.”

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“Ah, beauty, thy name is dog! Did I mention dogs LOVE to go to the park with their humans.”

Photo © Marina Kanavaki

“Many Graffiti dogs, like this St. Bernard, live in the alleys.”

Some like me, are rescue dogs. (Thank you mommy! ❤️🎵❤️.) The poor little thing below was rescued by Resa’s friend. Buddy was kept in 1 room, never had baths, never went to the park & lived in his own filth.”

“Buddy lives with Resa’s friend now. He goes to the park, gets baths & love.”

‘There is no Year Of The Human. When I see dogs like Buddy (and me before Marina found me) I know why.”

Photo © Marina Kanavaki

“However, I do wish there was The Year of the Mommies and Daddies Who Love Dogs, Mommies like Marina….. & Belén, where as you can see, there is no shortage of love.”

Photo © Belén Soto
Artists: Birdo, Hames, Spud

“Some dogs bay at the moon, even if they are painted & live in the alley.”

Artists: Birdo, Hames, Spud

“Many graffiti dogs have gone into modelling and advertising.”

Artist: Lazo

“Did I mention dogs like to go to the park?”

Photo © Marina Kanavaki

“Before I forget, I’d like to show you more pics of Ruty and Clay. Some are from when they were puppies.”

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“So, While I’m being a good Hera waiting for Marina to take me to the park,”

Photo © Marina Kanavaki

I want to tell you that you can buy my mom’s art on  Marina’s Art Shop Many products with her art on them are available on Society 6 Her music is at Marina’s Music & don’t forget her art calendar on MagCloud

Also, Ruty and Clay want me to tell you that you can buy Belén’s ceramics at Belén’s Tienda

 

 Pics of graffiti taken by Resa – 2017 & 2018

Toronto & Winnipeg, Canada

Artists of 1st shown mural

Artists: @mr_tensoe2 @crwales66 @nick_sweetman @scieter @3tr_t @braes_ack @getsofacto @poserabm
Artist: Marina Kanavaki – Photo © Marina Kanavaki

ALWAYS MAKE SURE YOUR PET HAS PLENTY OF FRESH WATER

 

Seasons Greetings – 2016

♫♫ Happy ♬ Holidays ♪♪ to you! ♫♫

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♭♫ From Drake and Sol,  ♬ and their egg, too! ♫

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♬ ♬ Happy Holidays, to you! ♬ ♬

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ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT

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Belén Soto and Resa are happy to announce the upcoming wedding of Black Drake and Sol.

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Using the beautiful Art Calendar by Marina Kanavaki, the pair has decided on a June wedding.

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Sol shows off her gorgeous engagement ring.

Pics taken by Resa – December, 2016

Toronto, Canada

Visit Belén’s Tienda to shop for unique ceramics!

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The happy couple share a tender moment.

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Click on Marina’s Art Calendar to buy one at MagCloud.

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Off to the Theater in Paths of Color

Marina Kanavaki’s Paths of Color [turquoise, blue & green] is on leggings!

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Photo © Norman Orenstein

I bought my pair from her Society6 Shop They are perfect to wear to the theater to see the last act of A Frank Angle‘s production of “Dance: The Musical”

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Photo © Norman Orenstein

What to wear them with was the question? Above, I tried Marina’s art leggings with a tank & silk shirt tied up at my midriff. Below, I tried them with a tank, lace bolero & belt on my hips.

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Cute, but not dressy enough for the theater.

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Photo © Norman Orenstein

Paired with a jacket I designed & made worked perfect. I accessorized with turquoise & green. Note the Leaf Pin that Belén Soto‘s creation Drake Noir brought as a gift for me from Spain.

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Photo © Norman Orenstein

I feel like an Art Goddess! I’m dressed in Marina’s Art Towards A Happy Day  with my art (clothing design & styling) & Ceramic by Belén Soto. I’m looking at Street Art & headed to the theater.

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Photo © Norman Orenstein

Hey, why not join Marina & I at the Theater OR just click on the Society6 logo below, land in Marina’s page & do some shopping!

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OMG! I better hurry  the curtain goes up at 9:30 p.m, September 22.

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Photo © Norman Orenstein

Graffiti Lux Legs – by Marina Kanavaki

Marina’s painting – Happy April With Poppies is now on leggings!

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I bought my pair from her Society6 Shop  & I luv, luv them! I feel like a walking piece of Street Art.

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Photo © Norman Orenstein

I also bought them in Paths of Color [turquoise, blue and green] but I’ll show those at another time!

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I tested the look with various shoes & ended up with a short heel, which is better than these sandals.

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Photo © Norman Orenstein

Thanks, Marina! I feel so super cool! You can visit Marina on her blog site –

Art Towards A Happy Day

OR just click on the Society6 logo below, land in Marina’s page & do some shopping!

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