Found this on a door up the street.
Fascinated by the colours and style,
It was a must for my collection.
Pics taken by Resa – December 7, 2023
Toronto, Canada
The artist:
After research I believe the artist’s full name is Diyen Toshman, Cameroon born.
A young Buddy Guy.
Wonder why his guitar looks like he’s playing left handed?
Dexter Gordon
Donnie Walsh from “Downchild Blues Band” on harmonica.
Background ghost musicians.
This amazing mural is on Grossman’s Tavern in Toronto.
Grossman’s is almost kitty corner from the El Mocambo, made famous by The Rolling Stones in 1977.
Grossman’s – since 1943.
I lived 1 block up the street, for 15 years. Many stories, but that’s for when I get a porch & a rocking chair.
Pics taken by Resa – Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Toronto, Canada
The Artist: John Nobrega – w/Allan Bender & Haven Hughes
This video is from Downchild’s 40th year celebration.
Research: Kat asked Nobrega on IG who was who, but his profile is now gone.
All found online.
I thought it said “Welcome”.
A month earlier I had driven by, and this mural graced a parking lot.
I finally had time to go back and capture this massive and fabulous mural.
When I got there, it was about to break ground to become a high rise.
I thought 2 things. 1- The mural will be blocked from view.
2- Where do all those cars I saw park now? I mean, there’s nowhere to park in the city.
Yay!! I found a small gap in the chain link fence, just enough to squeeze through.
I didn’t have to climb!
Here are some close ups of details.
I found this on another Day.
Pics taken by Resa – July 12, 2023
Toronto Canada
Artist:
Philip Cote https://twitter.com/PhilipCote7
Nowhere on the sign did it say “No Trespassing”!
On a rotting wood fence in an alley
is an angel with pink hair.
I’m smitten.
Pics taken by Resa – November 9, 2023
Toronto, Canada
This mural is on a wall that runs along a small parkette, where many people take their dogs. This gorgeous Doberman is near the end of about 200 feet of wall.
So, let me start at the beginning, of what is titled “Green Space For All”. I will keep the art in order as we move along the wall.
Between the dogs are colourful burners (aka writing, lettering).
A panorama shot of a section.
More panorama.
Honestly, I only recognize the Doberman and Dalmatians. If you recognize any other breed, let me know!
Occasionally there are 2 burners in a row.
Gorgeous dogs!
Pics taken by Resa – September 28, 2023
Toronto, Canada
Some of the artists:
My dear friend John Howell’s Twiggy has had a big operation. I send them a herd of OXen.
Marina – Art Towards a Happy Day has a beautiful dog named Hera. Hera is part Pitbull, and is loveable. Each year, Marina shares information and misinformation about the breed.
To all who have dogs, please give your doggie a pet or a kiss from me. They won’t know it’s from me, but they will still like it!
I’m such a Street Artist groupie! I was thrilled to meet Dems & Doll, while they were painting.
Honestly, we chatted for awhile, exchanged names, I watched them paint for a bit and now can’t remember their real names.
Anyway, Dems painted this fab face. I went back a couple days later to shoot the finished works.
Here’s Doll painting!
She gave me a wonderful reflective not sticker, with one of her faces. It’s taped on my purse now.
Pics take by Resa – October 5, 2023
Toronto, Canada
The Artists:
Dems & Doll
Click on Dems & Doll front page above & check out their fab website!
I took some pics of the art piece Doll gave me. It’s actually more monochrome, but I took it at night w/street lights/ overhead light &/or flash. I love it!
Funny how art can hit one.
When I saw these 2 faces, I felt something I know but couldn’t put into words.
It’s got something to with that they are attractive faces,
but the wall is rough.
We all go through rough patches, now and again.
Perhaps that’s whyI love Graffiti Alley art so much.
It’s one big rough patch, but there’s good stuff in it.
Pics taken by Resa – October 5, 2023
Toronto, Canada
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