Tag: Murals

My Chickadee & the Underpass

On By ResaIn Underpasses24 Comments

Okay, we’re back to finish viewing the underpass that was started before the end of October celebrations.

A fab Blue Jay was turning the corner. It is followed by this adorable Chickadee & gorgeous Day Lily.

The Chickadee heralds the way into the dark underpass.

The underpass is filled with 4 fab pieces of Graffiti Writing.

First is a black and blue/greens piece.

This blows up amazing!

Then a multi-colour, soft feeling piece.

I love the sectional close-ups of writing.

There is a short, sharp pink and white piece.

Then a biggie in pink, orange and blue take us to the end of the underpass.

Blows up nicely

Around the corner is my first presentation of “Robin, Flowers and a Maple Leaf”. You can see a titch of the maple leaf at the far end.

Pics taken by Resa – October 15, 2017

Toronto, Canada

The Artists: Nothing is signed except for

Will update when possible

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The Blue Jay & the Rose

On By ResaIn Street Art, Underpasses28 Comments

This is the last piece on the outer wall, before we enter the dark underpass.

What a beauty!

After the final piece in my previous post (see a bit of it at the extreme left in the image below) is this wonderful abstract that segues into the Blue Jay.

Pic blows up okay.

You can see the Blue Jay piece curving around into the underpass.

Pics taken by Resa – October 14, 2017

Toronto, Canada

The Artists are unknown to me at this time.

Bakers Dozen

On By ResaIn Murals31 Comments

This mural, in Winnipeg, was painted in 2006.

Artist: Richard Manoakeesick

I captured it in late 2014, on a muralling expedition with Sherrie & (Bessie, the Tiburon who is gone)

Artist: Richard Manoakeesick

It covers 2 walls, 1 on each side of a parking area.

Artist: Richard Manoakeesick

One is about breads.

Artist: Richard Manoakeesick

The other is about wedding cakes.

Artist: Richard Manoakeesick
Artist: Richard Manoakeesick

Pics taken by Resa – October 27, 2014

Winnipeg, Manitoba

The Artist: Richard Manoakeesick

Artist: Richard Manoakeesick
Artist: Richard Manoakeesick

A Bicycle Beyond

On By ResaIn Murals30 Comments

Smoky has a real storybook imagination.

Artists: Shalak & Smoky

Together, Smoky and Shalak, aka Candestinos, are painting the world.

Artists: Shalak and Smoky

I love all the details.

Artists: Shalak and Smoky (blows up great!)

The little bird homes with pirate flag on the back of the bicycle.

Artists: Clandestinos

The scout in the carrier basket filled with flowers.

Artists: Shalak and Smoky

Bluebirds of happiness.

Artists: Shalak and Smoky

Got lucky with this shot!

Artists: Shalak and Smoky

Pics taken by Resa – June 8, 2017

Toronto, Canada

The Artists:

This bee is on the other side of the door.

Artists: Shalak and Smoky
Artists: Shalak and Smoky
Artists: Shalak and Smoky

Staircase of Dreams – São Paulo

On By ResaIn Guests58 Comments

São Paulo, Brazil is back with a look at “Staircase of Dreams”: in Portuguese, “Escadão dos Sonhos” courtesy of  Carolee Croft! “

Photo © Carolee Croft

“Staircase of Dreams” the title given to the project by the community organization, is described by Carolee.

” This staircase is located in the Pompeia neighbourhood of São Paulo, Brazil.”

Photo © Carolee Croft

“The artwork was commissioned by a local community organization, Cidade Ativa (Active City).”

Photo © Carolee Croft
“Previously, there had been concrete walls around each platform. These structures had enabled a lot of drug deals in the area due to the tall walls that could hide dealers from view.”
Photo © Carolee Croft

“Now, the metal railings allow this beautiful art to be seen instead. There are some pictures and videos of what it used to look like and how the project was done (it looks like they had a lot of fun) at this site: STAIRCASE OF DREAMS”

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More of the Staircase!

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“The first time I came across it, I was lucky enough to encounter the artist painting the fox.”
Photo © Carolee Croft
 “I got a photo of the artist’s dog as I walked up the staircase.”
Photo © Carolee Croft
Carolee has named this piece “Fox of Death” 
Photo © Carolee Croft

 “In photos taken a few days later, the “Fox of Death” is completed.”

Photo © Carolee Croft
Photo © Carolee Croft

I really enjoy the before and after shots!

Photo © Carolee Croft
“It’s a very mysterious painting, and unfortunately my Portuguese wasn’t good enough yet to ask the artist about what it means. Any ideas?”
Photo © Carolee Croft
Pics taken by Carolee Croft – August 7 & 18. 2017
São Paulo, Brazil

⭐ THANK YOU, CAROLEE! ⭐

Carolee Croft is a Canadian writer currently living in São Paulo, Brazil. She writes novels that are in her own words “I hope not too naughty for your audience”. I find that a tad endearing coming from an admitted fan of Spongebob. You can find her books on  Carolee’s Books on Amazon