Imagine doing this to make a living?
Anyway, it’s so hot this summer, just looking at this cools me off.
Painted in 2014 on a very rough, flaky wall by the lakeshore, It has survived with dignity.
Pics taken by Resa – January 5, 2019
Toronto, Canada
The Artists:
Josh Middleman was the 4th of 7 children. His harried parents had few moments for him. From his 1st day at school, he felt invisible.
No one stopped him from joining in schoolyard games, although he was never a winner even when he won. When he graduated, they were one gown down & one cap short. Josh had to wear his suit. No one noticed. Although he graduated in the top 10 of his class, serious career positions eluded him. His life was a wreck.
One day he came upon a Clown College. Frustrated & bitter, he shuffled through the doors with an upside down smile on his face, and a tear in his eye.
“You’re in” shouted the Clown College recruiter, as he handed an enrolment form to Josh.
With a painted smile and a hidden heart, he graduated with honours.
As a clown, Josh made many laugh and feel happy. Others were crazy clown scared. Whatever, he was not invisible anymore. Josh Middleman was a “must have clown” for all children’s parties, parades and local promotions.
Eventually, he married and earned enough money to buy a home at Queen’s end. Here, Josh would don his ginormous clown’s shoes and think with glee, “In your face, unhappiness!”
Photos © Resa McConaghy – 2012, 2017, 2019
Winnipeg & Toronto
Short Story © Resa McConaghy – 2015
I’m Jeepo, and I approve this Redux
The cat is my fave element of this wall art.
The cat lives in an alley, in a piece of alley art, somewhere in Little Italy.
Sam The Record Man is part of Toronto’s history.
So are the many delicious Italian restaurants that grace our city. As a vegetarian, I’m always guaranteed a yummy meal, at an Italian restaurant. Okay, I’m a pasta junkie, but the ultimate is Fiori di Zucca.
It is zucchini flowers tossed in flour, and flash fried. This is the one I love. Some are stuffed with ricotta & mint or bocconcini & dipped in a batter. There are many variations. A generous squeeze of lemon, on the crispy delights, is a must.
Pics taken by Resa – April 3, 2019
Toronto, Canada
The Artist:
She’s on the side of a small gallery in Bloor West Village.
Pics taken by Resa – August 14, 2017
Toronto, Canada
Artist is unknown at this time
The title comes from what the artist has written on their piece.
So Cool!!
Pics taken by Resa – June 9, 2019
Toronto, Canada
The Artist:
This is the second Frida Kahlo piece I’ve found.
I met the artist, Anya, while traversing alleys and parking lots. OMG! She was so neat. She spent time chit-chatting with me.
She said the art would be done by Thursday end. She had another art engagement on Friday. I didn’t think Anya & MSKA, who was assisting with B.G., would make the date. Wednesday rained all day.
She showed me the self portrait she was basing this mural on.
LOVE the hand/glove earrings!!!
I went back Sunday. It’s not quite finished, but I shot it anyway. I don’t know when I’ll get back there.
I adore the way she has Frida emerging out of the wings of a Monarch. When I returned, dumpsters had been moved in.
I shoot them as I get them.
Pics taken by Resa – June 9, 2015
Toronto, Canada
The Artists: 
On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anyamielniczek/
It’s a sweet, imaginative piece in a parking lot.
I mean, here’s Toronto’s cityscape, CN Tower and all, with a parrot and elephants.
… and a BUNNY!
The wall dints in & out.
BEST PART OF THE MURAL IS THE CAT BELOW
Around the final corner is a trapped elk.
At least I caught his reflection.
Not only was he trapped by a car,
… he was imprisoned, which is how I found the painting. I had to find out how to get a better shot of him. That’s when I found the rest!
Pics taken by Resa – June 4, 2019
Toronto, Canada
The Artist:
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