A Funny Thing Happened when I Found the Mural

On January 24, 2018January 25, 2018 By ResaIn Alley Gallery43 Comments

I heard about this Fox & Owl, in the Ossington alley.

I knew where it had to be, so I went there. I came home, unsuccessful, but returned a few weeks later.

I re -did the alley, to no avail. I turned around to go home. Don’t know why, but I looked up. The reason I hadn’t seen it, is that it’s almost 3 stories high.

However, no matter where I stood, I could not get in the entire piece. I tried finding new spots to shoot from. When I got to the end of the alley, I saw a house for sale. There was an open house in 1 hour!

I’m always looking for an investment. Yay! There was a deck on the back of the house!

Pics taken by Resa – July 23, 2017

Toronto, Canada

The Artists:

Tkaranto Past/Tkaranto Future

On January 9, 2018 By ResaIn Murals40 Comments

The title of this First Nations inspired mural means “Toronto Past/Toronto Future”

Artists: Odinamaad, Chief Lady Bird, Dave Monday Oguorie

This mural wraps around an old hotel, which has been converted to provide transitional housing for senior males.

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It starts on the front of the building, moving left to right. After the Toronto Feather, is a series of small pieces that run along under the windows.

It turns the corner to reveal the above and following: from left to right.

Chief Lady Bird is Chippewa | Potawatomi | Eagle clan

Pics taken by Resa – November 12, 2017

Toronto, Canada

The Artists:

Odinamaad

Chief Lady Bird

Dave Monday Oguorie

Auld Lang Syne – 2018

On December 30, 2017 By ResaIn Parking Lots54 Comments

🎵 Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And never brought to mind? 🎵

🎵 Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And auld lang syne. 🎵

Chorus: 🎵 For auld lang syne, my jo, For auld lang syne, 🎵

🎵 We’ll tak a cup o’ kindness yet, For auld lang syne, 🎵

💗 HAPPY NEW YEAR ❤️

🎵 HAPPY NEW YEAR 🎵

💙 HAPPY NEW YEAR 💙

Pics taken by Resa – May 14, 2017

Toronto, Canada

The Artist:

In 1788 Robert Burns sent the poem ‘Auld Lang Syne’ to the Scots Musical Museum, indicating that it was an ancient song but that he’d been the first to record it on paper. Read the original & modern lyrics!

Windows & a Balcony

On December 9, 2017December 10, 2017 By ResaIn Murals, Parking Lots40 Comments

I’d forgotten about these pics, but A Frank Angle reminded me, inadvertently.

Pics take by Resa – October 30, 2016

Winnipeg, Canada

It was a post Frank did on Ordinary People. That reminded me about this street art shot in a parking lot. The shot below is from Frank’s post.

Frank covers the Murals of Cincinnati on his blog. If you check out Ordinary People, you will be in his mural category, and can check out many more delightful works of art. TY, Frank!

bal56 — Artist: Charlie Johnston (C5 Artworks)

Uber Cats w/Turtles & Dogs

On December 7, 2017February 20, 2018 By ResaIn Uber 500052 Comments

This is the last post from the Humane Society wall.

To the right of the orange cat playing with a ball of blue yarn (as you look at the mural) are 2 turtles.

Seems the turtles have bad eyes, or are they wearing glasses because they are shallow fashion turtles?

To the left is an orange cat who plays with an orange ball, and a black cat.

There’s nothing like 2 great big kitten heads in a row!

Cute or what?

This must be mom, because she is protecting the kittens from a dog and a bird.

Doug & the blue dog take up the end of the mural.

This guy is around the corner.

Pics taken by Resa – November 12, 2017

Toronto, Canada

The artist: Uber 5000

Maybe his real name is Doug?

Uber Lagomorpha & Rodentia

On December 2, 2017February 3, 2019 By ResaIn Uber 500029 Comments

Rabbits are uber-smart, and it’s not just because they wear glasses.

Sometimes it’s because they don’t want to wear glasses. (vanity reasons)

Rabbits will be rabbits.

However, squirrels and chipmunks often wear watches (Thank you Carolee)

Whereas rats prefer donuts.

They also mesmerize you by running on a wheel.

Hey, Mr. Wapojif ! I could be a hamster. Look how cute I am!

Pics taken by Resa – November 12, 2017

Toronto, Canada

Artist: Uber 5000

Uber Dogs

On November 27, 2017February 3, 2019 By ResaIn Uber 500030 Comments

Not the first dog, as I walk off the bridge, but what a beauty.

This mural is too, long for 1 pic, or even 1 post, so I put the mural in order, left to right. When you walk off the Queen St. bridge at River, find a skateboarding dog!