More Mandalas

I enjoyed doing the first one this afternoon I've done another.

This is it completed however, I did like it better when it had some white in it. Oh well, next time.

I took this photo below using the Fisheye setting.  Interesting.  I think Fisheye photos are best taken from far away of a large landscape. Still, this was fun.

Mandalas

At times, I just need to sit and slow my brain down.  I had a very busy work week last week and an even busier one anticipated this coming week.  I wanted to do something today that relaxes me and although I'm 43 years old, I love to color and I find it incredibly relaxing.

I recently learned about Mandalas.  There is so much about them on the web.  You can get free templates here and here and you could also buy Mandala coloring books.

Bottom line, I've spent this afternoon doing this and now that I'm done, I am relaxed and content.

Yonge Street Mosaic

Last year in the fall I think, I cannot remember the exact date, I had a post with this photo below. There is a staircase across the street with a wide open canvas for graffiti artists.  Sadly, it's the taggers that deface it.
To me, tagging is not art. Street art graffiti is beautiful.

 

Last week, the project began on what was going there.

At the top of the staircase is Glenview Presbyterian Church.

They have created a work of art.

It is a mosaic.

It took a few days for them to put it up in sections.

Then they let it cure.

Then they added the grout and voilà.

It is beautiful.

 They have different materials, stones, pieces of copper.

 

Gotye - The Making of Eyes Wide Open - Documentary

I have shared my thoughts on this man before.

He is truly an artist and listening to his music makes me feel alive.

 

Enjoy this.

For more, visit his site:   www.gotye.com

Vandalism vs. Art

I like art.

I believe some graffiti is art.

In Toronto, we have Graffiti Alley.

There is also some wonderful art on the back of buildings that

can only be seen when you travel on the subway or GO Train.

Sadly, the graffiti that occurs across the street from my apartment

is classified as vandalism or officially as tagging.

It's done by kids with nothing better to do and no artistic talent.

Prior to the recently elected Toronto Mayor, who I think is a goof,

graffiti across the street on the staircase would be covered within 24hrs.

Our new Mayor, who I think is a goof, gives the impression that

the removal of tagging is a waste of money.

Did I mention I think the Mayor of Toronto is a goof?

This is the tagging across the street. An eyesore.



This is from Toronto's Graffiti Alley.

On the left, tagging.

On the right, art.



Here is the genius that is Banksy.

I think he's amazing.



Money Well Spent

It's only just noon and I'm ready for a nap.

I was at the Vet's office this morning with Crockett
for some blood work.  He needs some more back pain medication
and as he's getting older, he needs to be checked out before they'll
renew the prescription. $200.00 later.....WOW!


Then, as planned, I went to the Church across the street

 at 10:00am sharp for their Flea Market.

I scored!

It was a lovely sale full of friendly old dears 

volunteering for their Church.

Lots of basements and attics were scoured for the treasures

lining the table with masking tape price tags.
I spent a total of $9.00!!!!!!!!!!

 I can't get the right lighting to take a decent shot of this $4 masterpiece.

It will have a home in our bedroom.

I'll take a photo of it & post it once it's hung.

I would have hung it already, but right now, Adam is behind me fast asleep.

He came to bed at 6:00am. Mental.

The Artist is Maurice Utrillo, 1934

RUE JEANNE D'ARC PROLONGÉE À  PARIS.
I looked it up on line.  Click here for info and a better shot.

Isn't she lovely?

She is similarly crafted to a piece we have of a girl on a tree swing.

Plus, I love that she reminds me of Sesame Street.

Her dress also sways from side to side.

I don't know what this is.

It's a Swissmar and stainless steel, so it's kitchen related.

I think it'll make a funky shelf.

POST EDIT:  Gayle has informed me this is a wine rack!
Of course, it's now obvious! Too funny.
Can you tell Adam & I aren't wine drinkers?

This, I also love.  It's a glass brick made into a lamp.
Cool.

The day is young. There are many more chores
and tasks ahead of me.
I just have to poke the bear & wake him up!