Tag: Street Art

Boogapony Holly

On By ResaIn Boogapony Holly88 Comments

I found this in an alley, & it made me think of Holly from House Of Heart

Artist: Nicolas Canon

I sent a pic to Holly and asked, “Does this look like you?” She answered positively yes, then mentioned something about ducking lightening.

Artist: Resa

Then I muttered I should be doing graffiti tours in Toronto. Holly said she’d drive the bus. Well, one thing lead to another, and we formed the Boogapony Dancers.

Artist: Nicolas Canon

Of course we would need the perfect outfit to dance in front of graffiti, street art and murals. We came up with the outfit you see here.

UNPLUGGED for acoustic music

Artist: Resa
Artist: Nicolas Canon

PLUGGED for electric music

Artist: Resa
Artist: Nicolas Canon

Alley Art pics taken by Resa –  December 27, 2017

Toronto Canada

Pics of sketches taken January 15 & 16, 2018

 

Tkaranto Past/Tkaranto Future

On 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.

Artists: Odinamaad, Chief Lady Bird, Dave Monday Oguorie

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

Artists: Odinamaad, Chief Lady Bird, Dave Monday Oguorie
Artists: Odinamaad, Chief Lady Bird, Dave Monday Oguorie

Chief Lady Bird is Chippewa | Potawatomi | Eagle clan

Artists: Odinamaad, Chief Lady Bird, Dave Monday Oguorie
Artists: Odinamaad, Chief Lady Bird, Dave Monday Oguorie
Artists: Odinamaad, Chief Lady Bird, Dave Monday Oguorie
Artists: Odinamaad, Chief Lady Bird, Dave Monday Oguorie
Artists: Odinamaad, Chief Lady Bird, Dave Monday Oguorie
Artists: Cheif Lady Bird & Dave

Pics taken by Resa – November 12, 2017

Toronto, Canada

The Artists:

Odinamaad

Chief Lady Bird

Dave Monday Oguorie

Egg of Birdo

On By ResaIn Birdo, Street Art49 Comments

There was this crazy ugly egg on Queen W. It somehow advertised a condo.

Artist: Birdo

The art supply store is right beside the egg.

Artist: Birdo

I bumped into Birdo in the store. He was buying spray paint, and told me he was painting the egg.

Artist: Birdo

I grabbed a couple of pics, then decided to come back when it was completed.

Artist: Birdo

Looks like the egg is hatching!

Artist: Birdo

Best egg, ever!!!

Artist: Birdo
Artist: Birdo

Pics taken by Resa – September 30 & November 22, 2017

Toronto, Canada

Elicser’s Subtle Changes

On By ResaIn Elicser30 Comments

Elicser has been a fave of mine for years.

Artist: Elicsr

Faces and their expressions are a forte of his.

Artist: Elicsr

Posted in 2015, I’ve walked by this piece for a couple of years, now, but something seemed different from last time, so I took pics.

Artist: Elicsr
Artist: Elicsr
Artist: Elicsr

I was seeing a ghost,

Artist: Elicsr

… of what he had done previously.

Pics taken by Resa: December 27 , 2017

Toronto, Canada

Below is the painting in the same spot, but posted October, 2015. You can see how it’s the same, but different! Click on the pic to view the entire post.

Artist: Elicser

The Artist:

Auld Lang Syne – 2018

On By ResaIn Parking Lots54 Comments

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

Artist: Jimmy Chiale

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

Artist: Jimmy Chiale

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

Artist: Jimmy Chiale
Artist: Jimmy Chiale

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

Artist: Jimmy Chiale
Artist: Jimmy Chiale
Artist: Jimmy Chiale

💗 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!

Ink Canon

On By ResaIn Alley Gallery53 Comments

It was -20C. I had an errand by Graffiti Alley. I said don’t go into the alley!

Artist: Nicolas Canon

I couldn’t control myself. It was rutted ice and snow. I walked in the ruts.

Artist: Nicolas Canon

Even if there was nothing new, look how gorgeous the alley is! There is miles of painted alleys & lanes.

Artist: Nicolas Canon

I found 5 new pieces. It seems the artists kept going even after the cold set in. I’m so excited, I’m posting one now!

Artist: Nicolas Canon

I wore fingerless gloves & wow, whew, thaw time was required.

Artist: Nicolas Canon

Picks taken by Resa – December 27, 2017

Toronto, Canada

The Artist: Nicolas Canon @InkCanon

Artist: Nicolas Canon