Tag: Queen Street West

Elicser Elixser

On By ResaIn Elicser, Murals21 Comments

It’s on a side wall, in a parking “slot”, north alley, Queen West between Spadina & University .

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It was impossible to get a full shot. So, here’s the mural in pieces & car reflections, working left to right:

E #2

Ahh, a nice mesh gate at the start of the mural. It was about 2 meters between a car, and the wall behind me.

E #4

Elicser usually signs his work, but there were cars blocking the bottom, and any signature was lost to me.

E #3

If it’s not Elicser, I’d love to be corrected

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This is the best I could get of the mural in its entirety.

E #12

Pics taken by Resa, on May 13, 2014

Toronto, Canada

The Cat’s Meow

On By ResaIn Alley Gallery, Graffiti Art, Slideshow, Street Art10 Comments

Direct to you, from an alley in “Cabbagetown”, Toronto,  I proudly present “CAT’S MEOW”

Meow #1

Okay, it’s a cat’s meow alley off Parliament near Gerrard (Cat’s tail signed: Tokyo).

Meow #2

As you see from 1 of the pics in the slideshow, there is a side piece involving birds. I’ll cover that later.

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This sly blue face (featured in above slideshow) is right at the Parliament St. entrance to the alley. Gorgeous, or what?

Meow #10

Meow #11

Meow #8

Pic taken by Resa, on May 20, 2014

Toronto, Canada

I ♥ Banksy – because of “My Month With Banksy: October 2013 In NYC” by Jacqueline Hadel – Plato

On By ResaIn Alley Gallery, Book Reviews, Graffiti Art, Street Art22 Comments

What is that?

It’s “MY MONTH WITH BANKSY: OCTOBER 2013 IN NYC” by: Jacqueline Hadel. If you’re a fan or lover, it’s a must buy  Here On Amazon

Artist: Banksy (unofficial)
Artist: Banksy

After reading Jacqueline’s book, I did some research. Banksy had been (unofficially)  in Toronto in 2010. Sadly only 1 of 7 pieces remains, and it’s in this gated private parking.

Banksy #1b

As I peered through the chain link, I saw the Banksy had been covered in plexiglass, and bordered with steel and rivets.

Banksy #2

Also noticeable was that someone had attempted to pry the metal border away. (lower right)

Banksy #6b

The plastic has been tagged, cleaned, tagged with scratchiti , and then more paint. Nonetheless, it survives!

Banksy #4b

The other 6 Banksy’s were tagged to death, torn down, painted over…one (on the back of a sign) just disappeared.

Banksy #5b

Aww, the gate was unlocked, so I just went in for a few shots of the Banksy w/ Jacqueline’s book.

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The book is like a diary, going day by day through her month with Banksy.

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Thanks, Jacqueline, it’s a very fabulous book!

Banksy #7

Pics taken by Resa, on May 4, 2014

Toronto, Canada

Rose & Red Stag

On By ResaIn Alley Gallery, Graffiti Art, Slideshow, Street Art12 Comments

In the beautiful, inspiring and fun Ossington alley running North from Queen West, every garage door, space in between and back of the building is painted.

R&Stag #1

I start with the IPhone panorama shot, rose centered, to minimize the effect of a giant red tag on the gorgeous rose.The Stag garage is on the rose’s left as you look at your screen.

R&Stag #2

 This shot looks South to Queen W. Behind me, the miles of painted alleys run all the way to Bloor Street.

R&Stag #3

Yes, there are a lot of tags. In the summer, many artists will return to touch up their tagged pieces.

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I searched what to call a male deer. It said “Buck” for North America, and “Stag” for Europe, especially when referring to the Red Deer.

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Amy Pinkrose popped into my mind when I saw the rose. Her flowers are beauties that spring from the dark earth. This rose is a flower that has sprung forth from the dark grey of dirt and garbage in a very urban alley.

R&Stag #4

Pic taken by Resa, on May 9, 2014

Toronto, Canada

Even Teenage Vampires Cry

On By ResaIn Alley Gallery, Graffiti Art, Street Art13 Comments

In the alley just North of Queen W. between Ossington and Gladstone, I found this sweet face trying to be scary.

Artist: unknown
Artist: unknown

20″ x 40″ (at the most and a rough estimate, as well). It’s like… felt pen, or acrylic (there are acrylic markers) on fake wood veneer…. or??

Artist: unknown
Artist: unknown
Artist: unknown
Artist: unknown

As you see, it is nailed onto an old, dry wood fence.

Artist: unknown
Artist: unknown

Pics taken by Resa, on May 9, 2014

Toronto, Canada

Eye on the Girls

On By ResaIn Graffiti Art, Graffiti Mural, Murals, Slideshow, Street Art14 Comments

The Christie Pitts Mural – Part 5. The Finale

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It seems the Octopus’ tentacles reappear in this segment. (I thought they were bubbles, until I looked at my own pics.)

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Here’s the EYE!

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An attempt to show how long the murals is – Parts 2 through 5.

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 This mural is painted by the “LOFT CREW” including past and current LOFT artists, including Javid, Logan Miller, Brandon Ing, Mediah and Eli Masek-Kelly

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Looks like she’s saying something graphic. It was odd to see the black sketching after the previously adhered to color scheme. I like it.

CPGirls #4

Pics taken by Resa, on May 7, 2014

Toronto, Canada