ABC of Murals

“A” – is for Aboriginal.

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Artist: Adnate – Photo © Carolyn Page

This outstanding piece is sent to us by Carolyn Page

Artist: Adnate - Photo © Carolyn Page
Artist: Adnate – Photo © Carolyn Page

Find it on: Bishopgate Street, Wickham, Newcastle, Australia. Based in Melbourne, in the state of Victoria, Adnate created the image in 2015.

Artist: Adnate - Photo © Carolyn Page
Artist: Adnate – Photo © Carolyn Page 

  Pics taken by Carolyn Page – March,  2016

Newcastle, Australia

⭐ THANK YOU Carolyn ! ⭐

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Artist: Adnate – Photo © Carolyn Page

Visit Carolyn’s blog – ABC of Spirit Talk


Ann Graf – Shoots Graf

Ann (Ann Graphics) from Milwaukee, Wisconsin took these pics!
Artist: Michael Cerda - Photo © Ann Graf
Photo © Ann Graf
This is part of a mural/murals near 12th and National by TRUE Skool, a hip hop arts school in Milwaukee.
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Photo © Ann Graf

The characters were done by Michael Cerda, a Milwaukee graphic designer.

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Photo © Ann Graf
Artist: Michael Cerda - Photo © Ann Graf
Photo © Ann Graf
Artist: Michael Cerda - Photo © Ann Graf
Photo © Ann Graf
Photo © Ann Graf
Photo © Ann Graf

You can also visit Ann’s Work on Instagram

Artist: Michael Cerda - Photo © Ann Graf
Photo © Ann Graf
Artist: Michael Cerda - Photo © Ann Graf
Photo © Ann Graf

  Pics taken by  Ann Graf –  2016

Miluawkee, Wisconsin, U.S.A.

⭐ THANK YOU Ann ! ⭐

Artist: Michael Cerda - Photo © Ann Graf
Photo © Ann Graf

Be Cool! Visit TRUE Skool


Chasing Art Presents: “Shear”

Rebecca Budd from CHASING ART has sent us a James Knight mural.

Artist: James Knight - Photo © Rebecca Budd
Artist: James Knight – Photo © Rebecca Budd

Its official title is Shear, & you can find it at 302 West 2nd Street, Vancouver, B.C.

Artist: James Knight - Photo © Rebecca Budd
Artist: James Knight – Photo © Rebecca Budd

Rebecca has also sent us something Alfred Stieglitz once said. Here is part of it:

“Art cannot be contained behind the walls of stately palaces, posh galleries or antiquated museums. Art is not the sole domain of private collectors.”

Artist: James Knight - Photo © Rebecca Budd
Artist: James Knight – Photo © Rebecca Budd

You can read all of the Alfred Stieglitz Quote

Artist: James Knight - Photo © Rebecca Budd
Artist: James Knight – Photo © Rebecca Budd

Rebecca has another well worth visiting blog: A Backward Look Forward

Artist: James Knight - Photo © Rebecca Budd
Artist: James Knight – Photo © Rebecca Budd

Photos taken by – Rebecca Budd – 2016

Vancouver, Canada

⭐ THANK YOU Rebecca ! ⭐

Artist: James Knight - Photo © Rebecca Budd
Artist: James Knight – Photo © Rebecca Budd

Here are the links to Muralist, James Knight

James K – @ FourHundredML

FourHundredML – Big Cartel

James Knight – Instagram

Interview With Muralist James Knight

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Ste J Reviews – A Mural

Ste J – Book to the Future sent us this colorful mural. I think it’s a fun piece to segue from Kids Month back to regular programming.

Photo © Steve Johnson
Photo © Steve Johnson

He has written a wonderful commentary, which is in quotation marks & italics.

Photo © Steve Johnson
Photo © Steve Johnson

“On an adjoining wall to the entrance of the Broadway Cinema in Nottingham there is a vibrant and eye catching mix of images.” 

Photo © Steve Johnson
Photo © Steve Johnson

“I like to see this as a promise to amaze and inspire, to allow escape or thought provoking material.” 

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Photo © Steve Johnson

“It is wonderful when the cinema experience starts outside and triggers off that excitement.”

Photo © Steve Johnson
Photo © Steve Johnson

“Art can influence moods as we potter about town but to work in tandem with the surroundings makes it even more interesting as a medium of feeling as well as visuals.”

Photo © Steve Johnson
Photo © Steve Johnson

Ste J, who writes really great book reviews, some film reviews & once in a while a game review, also writes fab Graf Reviews.

  Pics taken by Steve Johnson  –  2016

Nottingham, England, UK

⭐ THANK YOU Ste J ! ⭐

Photo © Steve Johnson
Photo © Steve Johnson

Visit Book to the Future!


The Magic Meadow

This Magic Meadow is in Ottawa.

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It has a magic tree that sheds light to all who grow under it.

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The Mushrooms especially like it, because they often grow in shaded places.

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Artist: Shade
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Artist: Shade
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Artist: Shade

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All life is happy in the Magic Meadow.

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Pics taken by Resa, 2013 – 2015

Ottawa & Toronto Canada

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Young Hearts Run Free – Artist: @ Eckstatic

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pic by Resa 11/11/15 Toronto

 

Ahoy Maties!

“Uber 5000” has painted this mini-mural in the alley of Queen W.

Artist: Uber 5000
Artist: Uber 5000

It’s totally cute, & kids, adults & dogs would love it.

Artist:Uber 5000
Artist:Uber 5000
Artist: Uber 5000
Artist: Uber 5000
Artist: Uber 5000
Artist: Uber 5000
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Artist: Uber 5000

Can you canoe?

Artist: Uber 5000
Artist: Uber 5000

Pics taken by Resa, September 25, 2015

Toronto, Canada

Heavens to Murgatroyd!

is an older GLaM post by “Uber 5000” art that is kid worthy!

Artist: Uber 5000
Artist: Uber 5000
YoungHts #6
Artist: @Eckstatic