Tag: Toronto Outdoor Art

Reggae, the King’s Music

On By ResaIn Parking Lots, Street Art37 Comments

I went to a unique area of the city to get this fab Reggae mural.

Artist: Adrian Hayles

When I found it, it was in a parking lot filled with cars. Yay, reflections!

I only knew basic history of Haile Selassie. However, if you are interested, as I was  you can read the BBC article: Rastafrian Beliefs Regarding Haile Selassie

Artist: Adrian Hayles

Moving on, it looks like Bob Marley leading into Haile Selassie …

Artist: Adrian Hayles

… which forwards into ..

Artist: Adrian Hayles
Artist: Adrian Hayles

The Skatealites

Artist: Adrian Hayles
Artist: Adrian Hayles

Then the final fab bit.

Artist: Adrian Hayles
Artist: Adrian Hayles
Artist: Adrian Hayles
Artist: Adrian Hayles

The full length of the mural is fantastic!

Artist: Adrian Hayles

Pics taken byResa – January 11, 2018

Toronto, Cananda

The Artist:

Artist: Adrian Hayles
Artist: Adrian Hayles
Artist: Adrian Hayles
Artist: Adrian Hayles
Artist: Adrian Hayles
Artist: Adrian Hayles

For Emmie

On By ResaIn Street Art47 Comments

I heard about a cat painting on an electric box.

Artist: Alexander Bacon

After walking for an hour with no luck, it was right in front of me. It wasn’t on a box, it was on a silo!

Artist: Alexander Bacon

 I fell in love, and knew it would be for Emmie, even though Emmie looks completely different.

Artist: Alexander Bacon

Emmie (Emily) is Georgiann’s Cat

Artist: Alexander Bacon

The silo is round, and I wondered what the cat was looking at.

Artist: Alexander Bacon
Artist: Alexander Bacon

AHA! A robin!

Artist: Alexander Bacon
Artist: Alexander Bacon

I even lucked out with an art shot when the sun came out for 30 seconds.

Artist: Alexander Bacon

Pics taken by Resa – January 21, 2018

Toronto, Canada

Artist: Alexander Bacon

Graf Artist Bacon w/ ?

On By ResaIn Alley Gallery33 Comments

It’s an old piece in a parking spot, in an alley in Cabbagetown.

I’m sure the graf writing says BACON. There’s more obscured by the trees.

So, 2 artists probably worked on this.

Cars might block some of the art, but the reflections can be wonderful.

Pics taken by Resa – June 26, 2017

Toronto, Canada

One of the Artists:

Maybe Jarus is the other.

 

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