The Road to Valour

To all my American friends: I know this is a Canadian mural, however, I believe it imparts a spirit of honor meant for all Vets.

Artist: Charlie Johnston (C5 Artworks)
Artist: Charlie Johnston (C5 Artworks)

MURAL OF THE YEAR 2008

Official title: THE ROAD TO VALOUR

Artist: Charlie Johnston (C5 Artworks)
Artist: Charlie Johnston (C5 Artworks)

Corner of Valour Road & Ellice Avenue, Winnipeg.

Artist: Charlie Johnston (C5 Artworks)
Artist: Charlie Johnston (C5 Artworks)
Artist: Charlie Johnston (C5 Artworks)
Artist: Charlie Johnston (C5 Artworks)
Artist: Charlie Johnston (C5 Artworks)
Artist: Charlie Johnston (C5 Artworks)
Artist: Charlie Johnston (C5 Artworks)
Artist: Charlie Johnston (C5 Artworks)
Artist: Charlie Johnston (C5 Artworks)
Artist: Charlie Johnston (C5 Artworks)

Pics taken by: Resa – April 18, 2014

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

The Murals of Winnipeg

The Great Herd of Clarence Tillenius

“The Great Herd of Clarence Tillenius” is the official title of this magnificent mural at 1881 Portage Avenue.

Artist: Charlie Johnston
Artist: Charlie Johnston & Clarence Tillenius

Painted in 2005, it is a tribute to the Manitoba Artist: Clarence Tillenius. Clarence received the “Order Of Canada” the same week that the mural was unveiled.

Artist: Charlie Johnston
Artist: Charlie Johnston & Clarence Tillenuius

It is one of my earlier attempts to capture a large mural

Artist: Charlie Johnston
Artist: Charlie Johnston & Clarence Tillenius
Artist: Charlie Johnston
Artist: Charlie Johnston & Clarence Tillenius

Another wonderful muralling adventure with Sherrie and “The Rocket”

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Artist; Charlie Johnston
Artist; Charlie Johnston & Clarence Tillenius

Pics taken by: Resa – October 9, 2012

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

The Murals of Winnipeg

Iceland & Canada

Winnipeg celebrates Canada’s Icelandic settlers, the first arriving in 1873-75,  in this gorgeous mural.

Artist: Dave Carty
Artist: Dave Carty

They originally settled in Gimili, Manitoba, about one hour from Winnipeg.

Artist: Dave Carty
Artist: Dave Carty

Depicted below, the Vikings from Iceland came around 896 AD , but were not able to survive at that time.

Artist: Dave Carty
Artist: Dave Carty

Located at 536 Ellice Avenue, this well kept mural was painted in 1999.

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Here’s the story!

Artist: Dave Carty
Artist: Dave Carty

As mentioned in the above Saga, Charlie Thorson,  “Cartoon Charlie” second generation Canadian, became a famous animator responsible for many characters, including “Bugs Bunny”.

Artist: Dave Carty
Artist: Dave Carty

Pics taken by: Resa – April 18, 2014

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

The Murals of Winnipeg

Dear Deer

“Deer Natural Environment” is the official title of his stunning mural in Charleswood, a suburb of Winnipeg..

Artist(s): Sarah Collard (Collard Creations)
Artist(s): Sarah Collard (Collard Creations)

16′ x 40′ Nova Color on cinder block.

Artist(s): Sarah Collard (Collard Creations)
Artist(s): Sarah Collard (Collard Creations)

The floral family.

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 The deer family,

Artist(s): Sarah Collard (Collard Creations)
Artist(s): Sarah Collard (Collard Creations)
Artist(s): Sarah Collard (Collard Creations)
Artist(s): Sarah Collard (Collard Creations)

 

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Artist(s): Sarah Collard (Collard Creations)
Artist(s): Sarah Collard (Collard Creations)

Pics taken by: Resa – April 20, 2014

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

The Murals of Winnipeg

Dreams of Future

The Future Belongs To Those Who Believe In The Beauty Of Their Dreams.

Artist(s): Michel Saint Hilaire, Mandy van Leeuwen
Artist(s): Michel Saint Hilaire, Mandy van Leeuwen

The words you just read are written across the bottom of this mural,“Pathways” (official title). It is at 772 Sargent Avenue.

Artist(s): Michel Saint Hilaire, Mandy van Leeuwen
Artist(s): Michel Saint Hilaire, Mandy van Leeuwen

Sherrie and the Rocket got us to 21 Murals this day. That’s our all time record!

Artist(s): Michel Saint Hilaire, Mandy van Leeuwen
Artist(s): Michel Saint Hilaire, Mandy van Leeuwen
Artist(s): Michel Saint Hilaire, Mandy van Leeuwen
Artist(s): Michel Saint Hilaire, Mandy van Leeuwen

 

Artist(s): Michel Saint Hilaire, Mandy van Leeuwen
Artist(s): Michel Saint Hilaire, Mandy van Leeuwen
Artist(s): Michel Saint Hilaire, Mandy van Leeuwen
Artist(s): Michel Saint Hilaire, Mandy van Leeuwen
Artist(s): Michel Saint Hilaire, Mandy van Leeuwen
Artist(s): Michel Saint Hilaire, Mandy van Leeuwen
Artist(s): Michel Saint Hilaire, Mandy van Leeuwen
Artist(s): Michel Saint Hilaire, Mandy van Leeuwen

Pics taken by: Resa – April 18, 2014

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

The Murals of Winnipeg

India: Wonders & Wisdom

770 Ellice Avenue

Artist(s): Brian Gasenzer, Ashwani Nagpal
Artist(s): Brian Gasenzer, Ashwani Nagpal

Spray paint from 2012

Artist(s): Brian Gasenzer, Ashwani Nagpal
Artist(s): Brian Gasenzer, Ashwani Nagpal
Gasenzer, Ashwani Nagpal
Gasenzer, Ashwani Nagpal
Artist(s): Brian Gasenzer, Ashwani Nagpal
Artist(s): Brian Gasenzer, Ashwani Nagpal
Gasenzer, Ashwani Nagpal
Gasenzer, Ashwani Nagpal
Gasenzer, Ashwani Nagpal
Gasenzer, Ashwani Nagpal

 It’s a small mural, but what does size have to do with art?

Gasenzer, Ashwani Nagpal
Gasenzer, Ashwani Nagpal

Pics taken by: Resa – April 18, 2014

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

The Murals of Winnipeg

Steve McQueen – Bullitt

MIKE’S GENERAL STORE Face 4. 

In 2011, a painting of this Steve McQueen – Bullitt – movie poster was added onto an outcrop.

Artist: Chris R. Easton
Artist: Chris R. Easton

Here is the side, originally done in 1999, with the 2011 addition. The prairie sun was my usual foil.

Artist: Chris R. Easton
Artist: Chris R. Easton
Artist: Chris R. Easton
Artist: Chris R. Easton
Artist: Chris R. Easton
Artist: Chris R. Easton
Artist: Chris R. Easton
Artist: Chris R. Easton
Artist: Chris R. Easton
Artist: Chris R. Easton

Steve McQueen was the epitome of cool! He was only 50 when he passed away from Mesothelioma.

Artist: Chris R. Easton
Artist: Chris R. Easton
Artist: Chris R. Easton
Artist: Chris R. Easton
Artist: Chris R. Easton
Artist: Chris R. Easton

Pics taken by: Resa – April 21, 2014

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Mike’s General Store

The Murals of Winnipeg