Bakers Dozen

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

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

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”

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

Dali in Dizzy Land

Poor Resa! I saw her approach this mural, and I thought she might faint. She sure fooled me.

 She started taking pics, immediately. I mean, it’s insane here with Dali and all of the Krazy Kartoons! I’m the only Kool one, the only Kat.

Blow up any of the Pano shots, and blow your mind!

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Blow me up!

Pics taken by Resa – 2017

Toronto, Canada

The Artists: