Kingsway Royal 1

On June 14, 2018 By ResaIn Murals, Underpasses31 Comments

It’s a nostalgic mural of the Kingsway Royal York area, in an underpass.

Let me back up to the beginning. It starts with a park.

This mural is not quite 3 years old, and already the rain run-off has left its marks.

The park is at the entrance to the tunnel.

When we enter the tunnel, there is a street with a theater,

…a bakery…

… a bank & couple other businesses.

The rest of this side of the underpasses mural is after the planter, for the next post.

Picstaken by Resa- June 3, 2018

Toronto, Canada

The Artist: http://www.emiliajajus.com/

Blue Belle

On June 12, 2018 By ResaIn Garage Doors35 Comments

The almost solstice sun cast long shadows, on older tidy garage doors.

This door had vines growing over it. Shadows cast are dramatic, veil-like.

She wears a blue butterfly in her hair.

Pics taken by Resa – June 10, 2018

Toronto, Canada

The Artist

Go-Go Getso & Birdo!

On June 5, 2018July 24, 2019 By ResaIn Birdo, Construction Sites22 Comments

Birdo & Getso painted this board fence wrapping a high-rise construction site.

It wraps 2 sides. I started at the west end where a Birdo horse lives in a lime green circle.

There are 3 abstracts, all in colorful circles, following to the east..

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Then there’s a cute…raccoon? with different size ears.

Followed by 3 more abstracts.

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Where it turns the corner, there’s a cute …. donkey?? or Kangaroo?? with different size ears.

Five more abstracts run along the north to south boards.

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The final Birdo is gorgeous!

Pics taken by Resa – April 22, 2018

Toronto, Canada

The Artists:

Judging from its condition, the barrier seems to have been there awhile. It feels like a piece or 2 were missing.

Car Lot Graf Girl

On May 31, 2018 By ResaIn Parking Lots34 Comments

I’ve seen this style face before, but I just can’t put a finger on who the artist is.

Pics taken by Resa – May 29, 2018

Toronto, Canada

Artist: Unknown at this time

Besties

On May 26, 2018 By ResaIn Underpasses21 Comments

Here’s another painted truss from Underpass Park.

Pics taken by Resa – April 22,2018

Toronto, Canada

The Artist:

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Maritime Murals

On May 22, 2018 By ResaIn Guests, Murals17 Comments

Kelly from Maritime Mac did an article on Sussex, New Brunswick.

Turns out it’s the Mural Capital of Atlantic Canada.

It’s so great that she discovered these largely historical murals.

Click on the pic below & see the entire post on Sussex.

Kelly’s blog is filled with wonderful pics & insights about Canada’s Maritime provinces.

If you’ve ever considered visiting Canada’s Atlantic provinces, you should browse her blog.

You will also find a very interesting trip to Africa that she reports on.

Check out the carousel of mural pics to discover the name of artists, and/or historical relevance.

⭐️ Thank You Kelly! ⭐️

Sussex, New Brunswick

Queen Frida

On May 18, 2018 By ResaIn Alley Gallery40 Comments

I start with a car roof reflection of Elicsr’s wall portrait of Frida Kahlo.

Mexican artist Frida Kahlo (1907 – 1954) is remembered for her self-portraits, and paintings filled with bold colors & Mexican and indigenous culture .

I believe the title “Queen” comes from the idea that she is the original”Selfies Queen”. This article from “The Guardian” Frida Kahlo: feminist, selfie queen, queer icon and style muse of 2017 is very interesting.