I have become a massive fan of street art, lately, taking time out of my day to not only see the art that once was hidden behind my mental blinders, but also to truly appreciate the craft that goes into it.
Perhaps, my awareness is simply a component of my desire to slow my life down and spend more time in the moment. All I know is that I now spend as much time looking behind me, while walking the streets of Toronto, as I do looking in front of me (except when crossing roads).
Walking home from my favourite bacon restaurant – Rashers – the other day, I took the time to wander down a single alleyway just off Queen Street West…a SINGLE alleyway…and captured some of the art I found. Enjoy.
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- So many messages, such a small garage door
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- A country-western bowling ball????
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- I’ve had days like this
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- Toronto women rock…and some also cycle
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- Purple, but no haze…quite sunny, actually
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- That is one chill simian
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- Circuit boards?
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- You otter be in pictures
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- Small boat or huge fish?
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- Singing fish and…
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- Quite smuggy today
createdbyrcw 
What brilliant & vibrant pieces of art. Wouldn’t you just love to have a conversation with the artists to chat about their thoughts & impressions!
On occasion, I will see the birth of a new piece…perhaps that should be my next stage: actually conversing with the artists
My brother is an artist (in Montreal). I love to hear him describe a piece upon its completion.