Mike Johnston – Artist

It is my glory to have received a guest submission from the artist, Mike Johnston.

Artist: Mike Johnston - Photo © Mike Johnston
Artist: Mike Johnston – Photo © Mike Johnston

The first 6 pieces of art shown in this article were all painted during the summer of 2016 in Winnipeg. 

Artist: Mike Johnston - Photo © Mike Johnston
Artist: Mike Johnston – Photo © Mike Johnston

 I asked Mike to tell me a bit about himself.

 Mike:  “Ive been a street artist in the city for 18 plus years, and have been tattooing for the past 12 years, dedicated to the craft. Now, I’m realizing I have more to accomplish with my art, and am hitting the streets hard with work and coming out of hibernation.”
Artist: Mike Johnston - Photo © Mike Johnston
Artist: Mike Johnston – Photo © Mike Johnston

I, for one, am thrilled Mike has come out of hibernation. His work is eye-catching, totally gorgeous and the details are mesmerizing.

Artist: Mike Johnston - Photo © Mike Johnston
Artist: Mike Johnston – Photo © Mike Johnston

I asked Mike about this very interesting work of art, shown in the above photo, and next 2 shots.

Artist: Mike Johnston - Photo © Mike Johnston

Artist: Mike Johnston – Photo © Mike Johnston

Mike:The mural with the panels was a painting i put up at a recent art show. The blank spaces are the paintings that came from the installation.”

I love it!

Artist: Mike Johnston - Photo © Mike Johnston
Artist: Mike Johnston – Photo © Mike Johnston

The following shots are some earlier examples of Mike’s work.

Artist: Mike Johnston - Photo © Mike Johnston
Artist: Mike Johnston – Photo © Mike Johnston
Artist: Mike Johnston - Photo © Mike Johnston
Artist: Mike Johnston – Photo © Mike Johnston

 

Artist: Mike Johnston - Photo © Mike Johnston.
Artist: Mike Johnston – Photo © Mike Johnston

You can visit Mike on his Website    www.murdersnest.com  .. where, if you’re in need of some gorgeous art on your building or on your body, he has a Contact Page.

Artist: Mike Johnston - Photo © Mike Johnston
Artist: Mike Johnston – Photo © Mike Johnston

Below, is Lester. This was one of the very first pieces of Street Art I ever encountered in Winnipeg. However, Lester was seriously obscured by industrial trash bins. Two years later, I returned, only to find a good portion of this amazing work had eroded due to the harsh Winnipeg Winters.

Mike, thank you for this pic!

Artist: Mike Johnston - Photo © Mike Johnston
Artist: Mike Johnston – Photo © Mike Johnston

All art in this post is by Mike Johnston.

All photos are © Mike Johnston & all rights are reserved.

You can also see Mike’s Art On FaceBook

Mike Johnston at work - Photo ©
Mike Johnston at work

Mike is also represented in The Murals of Winnipeg  Just use the search engine to find him.

These Eyes & Body Sugar are 2 previous posts on GLaM that show early bits of Mike’s work.

Mike, thank you x a million for your wonderful art, and for allowing me this feature on my blog. I am honored.

⭐ ❤ ⭐

King Reign – RIP

I found this tribute, by Elicser, in Graffiti Alley, Toronto.

Artist: Elicser
Artist: Elicser

You can read about him & listen to his raps on the King Reign Website

Artist: Elicser
Artist: Elicser

He was  a Toronto Gem. Young to die, & honestly, I don’t know everything. However, this is a beautiful work of art.

Artist: Elicser
Artist: Elicser

Pics taken by Resa –

Toronto, Canada

Artist:

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Phlegm in Toronto

How cool is this?

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Artist: Phlegm

On a skyscraper near St. Clair and Yonge is …

Artist: Phleghm
Artist: Phlegm

… an 8 story tall piece by the internationally renown U.K. artist, Phlegm.

Artist: Phlegm
Artist: Phlegm

I had to walk a half block past the building it is painted on, marauder my way through a corporate towers’ garden & mud to find a spot where I could capture this masterpiece.

Artist: Phlegm
Artist: Phlegm

I shot fast, as I figured I might be asked to leave the private property.

Artist: Phlegm
Artist: Phlegm

This is the only real vantage point for amateur photographers, and therefore tourists to capture this wonder. So, I think whatever corporation owns the property should build a walkway for us. It’s just a thought.

Artist: Phlegm
Artist: Phlegm

Pics taken by Resa – January 24, 2017

Toronto, Canada

Artist: Phlegm
Artist: Phlegm

Winter Butterflies

From my spring 2014 visit to Winnipeg…

Artist: Tiff Seymour
Artist: Tiff Seymour

… are these butterflies painted on a heavily stuccoed building.

Artist: Tiff Seymour
Artist: Tiff Seymour

To me, they are a reprieve from the cold and snow.

Artist: Tiff Seymour
Artist: Tiff Seymour
Artist: Tiff Seymour
Artist: Tiff Seymour
Artist: Tiff Seymour
Artist: Tiff Seymour
Artist: Tiff Seymour
Artist: Tiff Seymour
Artist: Tiff Seymour
Artist: Tiff Seymour

Pics taken by Resa – April, 2014 

Winnipeg, Manitoba

Artist: Tiff Seymour

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Whiskey Music

On the side of a bar on Rue Archibald…

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Artist(s): Sarah Collard (Collard Creations), Sonja Wiebe, Manny Wiebe

…is this fab mural that looks like Jack Daniels paid for.

Artist(s): Sarah Collard (Collard Creations), Sonja Wiebe, Manny Wiebe Artist(s): Sarah Collard (Collard Creations), Sonja Wiebe, Manny Wiebe Artist(s): Sarah Collard (Collard Creations), Sonja Wiebe, Manny Wiebe Artist(s): Sarah Collard (Collard Creations), Sonja Wiebe, Manny Wiebe
Artist(s): Sarah Collard (Collard Creations), Sonja Wiebe, Manny Wiebe

I don’t drink the big “W”, but I sure listen to music.

Artist(s): Sarah Collard (Collard Creations), Sonja Wiebe, Manny Wiebe
Artist(s): Sarah Collard (Collard Creations), Sonja Wiebe, Manny Wiebe

Blow up the above pic, & see the biggest shot I was able to take. That was due to a very narrow sidewalk, and very heavy traffic.

Artist(s): Sarah Collard (Collard Creations), Sonja Wiebe, Manny Wiebe
Artist(s): Sarah Collard (Collard Creations), Sonja Wiebe, Manny Wiebe
Artist(s): Sarah Collard (Collard Creations), Sonja Wiebe, Manny Wiebe
Artist(s): Sarah Collard (Collard Creations), Sonja Wiebe, Manny Wiebe
Artist(s): Sarah Collard (Collard Creations), Sonja Wiebe, Manny Wiebe
Artist(s): Sarah Collard (Collard Creations), Sonja Wiebe, Manny Wiebe

Special thanks to Sherrie for getting me to this mural on my last day in Winnipeg!

Pics taken by Resa – November 1, 2016

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

The Murals of Winnipeg

Artist(s): Sarah Collard (Collard Creations), Sonja Wiebe, Manny Wiebe
Artist(s): Sarah Collard (Collard Creations), Sonja Wiebe, Manny Wiebe

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Artist(s): Sarah Collard (Collard Creations), Sonja Wiebe, Manny Wiebe
Artist(s): Sarah Collard (Collard Creations), Sonja Wiebe, Manny Wiebe