Street and Other Public Art

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Hi everyone, its Robbie Cheadle with you today with the January post in the Street and Other Public Art section here on LatinosUSA – English Edition.

My guest today is the talented Resa McConaghy and she has prepared a wonderful post featuring a most striking mural.

Translation: HEART IN JUST/or RIGHTEOUS FURY

When I saw this, I thought what a perfectly wonderful mural to send Robbie for her Art Blog.

Large female face with three horn-like protrusions. The long hair is black and wavy and the face is reddish pink. A hand extends upwards holding a reddish pink rose.

There are 2 huge and exciting faces, with lots of flowers. The top of my head reached the chin on the above face. The slideshow below builds to the full face.

It was 0c outside. It took an hour to shoot this, as it is on a medium busy street. I had to shoot between vehicles passing by and the business on the ground floor of the building, (plumbing supplies) was all get out busy.

Picture caption: the full mural with two large female faces with horn-like protrusions and flowers that look like roses. The mural is largely black (the hair) and reddish pink (faces and flowers).

In 1 hour, there was never a moment when there was no cars parked. Worse, the cars were all so filthy, I didn’t get any great reflection shots.

Picture caption: another shot of the mural with a different vehicle parked in front of it.

All in all a wonderful work of wall art, that I fell in love with.

Above is the slideshow of the second face, and below a slideshow of the flowers.

Pics taken by © Resa – December 17, 2025

Toronto, Canada

The artist:

Picture caption: Photograph of Resa from her blog, Graffiti Lux Art & More

My name is Resa McConaghy. I’m a semi-retired Costume Designer for film and television.

My first Art Gown “Strawberry Kisses” was to create some beauty in my life after mom died. It was a hit with people, so I continued to make and post more “Art Gowns”.

At some early point, I began upcycling, repurposing and in general making the gowns out of any fabric or notions that were not new goods. I was using up anything headed for landfill.

The Art Gowns are available to borrow or rent (situation dependant) for Gala’s, photo shoots and film production.

Resa’s Costume Design website: https://resamcconaghy.com/

Resa’s Art Gown blog: https://artgowns.com/2025/11/22/held-inside-the-folds-of-time/

Res’as Graffiti Lux Art & More blog: https://graffitiluxandmurals.com/2025/11/29/gal-lery-i/

Resa has a fantastic book. You can find out more about it here: https://graffitiluxandmurals.com/artists/

123 respuestas a «Street and Other Public Art»

  1. Avatar de richardbist

    I love street art in that it’s something beautiful and colorful in an otherwise drab urban setting.

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    1. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

      You are right, Richard, and this artwork is vivid and dramatic.

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  2. Avatar de Violet Lentz

    Gorgeous! I get the roses among thorns feeling from this and it is very effective!

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    1. Avatar de Resa

      I agree! It is a gorgeous and evocative mural.

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      1. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

        🧡

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    2. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

      I agree, Violet. A most extraordinary artwork.

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  3. Avatar de luisa zambrotta

    All these murals are wonderful!

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    1. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

      Thank you, Luisa. This is a truly magnificent street art find. I’m delighted Resa shared it here.

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      1. Avatar de luisa zambrotta

        Thank you again to both of you 🙏🙏

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      2. Avatar de Resa

        I love sharing with you!

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      3. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

        🎨🫟💗

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  4. Avatar de John W. Howell

    The art is great and Resa’s photos are spectacular.

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    1. Avatar de Resa

      Thanks John! It’s an inspiring mural to take pics of.

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      1. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

        💚

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      2. Avatar de John W. Howell

        It looks that way.

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      3. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

        💜🪻

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    2. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

      I couldn’t agree more, John. Thanks for visiting

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      1. Avatar de John W. Howell

        Always a pleasure.

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  5. Avatar de Suzette Benjamin

    I love street art. Beautiful photos and a great share. I like the cars in the photos, they add an element of scale which is wonderful. Thank you Robbie for sharing Resa’s great photos.

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    1. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

      My pleasure, Suzette. Resa finds the most inspiring artworks.

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      1. Avatar de Suzette Benjamin

        Yes, I agree, she does. Thank you!

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    2. Avatar de Resa

      Thanks Suzette! Yes, I love the way cars, or people walking by expose the size of the mural.

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      1. Avatar de Suzette Benjamin

        Outstanding!

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  6. Avatar de Dave Astor

    Spectacular street art found by Resa! Thanks for spotlighting it, Robbie!

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    1. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

      My pleasure, Dave. I appreciate Resa’s support of my blog series ideas. The is such a fabulous street art find.

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    2. Avatar de Resa

      Dave,

      I’m so lucky to find all this art in my city. It would be selfish not to share. Now I’m excited to find more, but it’s -15c … so I guess I can wait.

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      1. Avatar de Dave Astor

        The art will wait, too. 🙂

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      2. Avatar de Resa

        🤭

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        🥰

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      5. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

        Ooh -15c ☃️❄️

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  7. Avatar de beetleypete

    A talented artist and beautiful street art like this is a world away from the awful tags and scrawls seen in so many of our cities here in the UK. We need more like this! Shared on Twitter, Robbie.

    Best wishes, Pete.

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    1. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

      Hi Pete, I know what you mean as I’ve seen the graffiti you describe in many cities. Canada seems to have a culture of beautiful street art and this one is amazing. Thanks for the share 🥰

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  8. Avatar de merrildsmith

    Wow! That is a fabulous street mural! I wonder if the building owner commissioned it? It certainly brightens up the block.

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    1. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

      Resa may know if it was commissioned, Merril. I was also bowled over by its vibrant beauty.

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        🌹

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    2. Avatar de Resa

      Hello Merril,

      I did read about it. It was commissioned/planned, although that doesn’t mean the artists made much money, if any. The city helped, which means they got the paint for free.

      When I had my place done, the city paid for the paint, but the artists did it for free. (and all the leftover paint). They worked for 2 days, and had a great time. It was a «paint party».

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      1. Avatar de merrildsmith

        I wasn’t even thinking about the money. I just wondered if it was planned.

        A paint party sounds fun. 😊

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      2. Avatar de Resa

        Paint parties are a blast.
        I’ve been to a few. It’s great getting to know the artists, and I feel like I’m part of something culturally special. 😺

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        🫟 😊

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        😽

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        💜

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      6. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

        ❤️🌹

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        💝

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      8. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

        This is a good idea of the city. It helps support art and artists.

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  9. Avatar de Dale

    What a find! Then again, Resa is the queen of finding the coolest art. Love the punch of pink. Wonderful!

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    1. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

      Hi Dale, this is a fantastic street art find. I was delighted when I saw it.

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      1. Avatar de Dale

        It truly is!

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    2. Avatar de Resa

      Thunder!

      Yes, the art is cool and I was cold. When I read art happy comments like I’m seeing here, I want to fly out and find more.

      Uch, it’s so cold (-15c) that it’s off to the art gallery instead. I’m so excited to share the show I went to last week. xoxoxoxo

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      1. Avatar de Dale

        Sorceress!

        It is very cool and I am sad you were so cold!

        Today, I went for my lunchtime walk. It’s a «feels like» -15. I didn’t take off my mitts too often. Well, I did, but then I was cold but since I only have 30 minutes to walk, I don’t have time for my hands to aclimatise! Oh well…

        Can’t wait to see what you will share with us! xoxoxoxoxo

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      2. Avatar de Resa

        Stay warm!
        I spent $40 on what was advertised as the warmest gloves ever. NOT!
        Well, maybe in a car.
        xoxoxoxxoxo

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      3. Avatar de Dale

        I am rarely cold. I brought my big-ass mitts and they are ownderful!
        xoxoxoxoxoxo

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      4. Avatar de Resa

        What kind of mitts? xoxoxoxox

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      5. Avatar de Dale

        Ski mitts!!
        xoxoxoxox

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      6. Avatar de Resa

        Ah… I’ll check out Mountain Co-op.
        Thanks Thunder!

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      7. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

        💗

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        🙏🦋🩵

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        🥶🩵

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      10. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

        Whew, so cold ☃️❄️🥶

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      11. Avatar de Dale

        Today is worse!

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      12. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

        😳

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      13. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

        The art show sounds fabulous. I don’t like cold 🥶

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  10. Avatar de House of Heart

    A gorgeous work of art. Those eyes so filled with emotion. The roses, such beautiful colors. A wonderful find , dear Resa!

    xoxoxoxoxo

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    1. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

      Hi Holly, I agree this is a most amazing find. Thank you for your lovely comment.

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      1. Avatar de House of Heart

        Thank you for sharing this with us Roberta!

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      2. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

        It is my pleasure. I love Resa’s fabulous artwork finds’ and everything else she shares.

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      3. Avatar de House of Heart

        I think every one loves to see her many talents. She is extraordinary!

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  11. Avatar de Cheyenne MacMasters

    Truly beautiful sight of glowing colors on a zero degree day when out photographing. Great work, Resa!

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      Thanks Cheyenne!

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        🌸💗

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  12. Avatar de jonicaggiano

    Resa, congratulations on this publication and what a marvelous post indeed. You really did work hard to get these gorgeous images of such an emotional and stunning piece of work making an amazing statement.

    I always look your photography it is a treat and it is nice that it got such a great reception. Thank you Robbie for posting this great work by Resa. Big hugs, Joni

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    1. Avatar de Resa

      Thank you, Joni!

      I just want art to be shared everywhere, and I’m thrilled that Robbie now has a blog page here at Latinos USA dedicated to the arts.

      Big hugs to you!

      PS – I read your incredible poem Midnight Fedora on your blog and Hotel Masticadores. I hope the comment on the latter makes sense.

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      1. Avatar de jonicaggiano

        I loved your beautiful review and all the art. It was lovely. I am so glad you shared it. You did an amazing job my friend. Many blessings always to you. Hugs 🤗

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      2. Avatar de Resa

        HUGS!

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        💚

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        🤗🧡

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    2. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

      Hi Joni, I am delighted to showcase Resa’s incredible artwork finds here. Thank you

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  13. Avatar de Liz Gauffreau

    Wow! What a stunning image. It looks as though the artist used the architecture of the wall to its best advantage for the painting.

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    1. Avatar de Resa

      Liz,

      Wall artists are a unique breed. They look at a wall, and see a challenging canvas.

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      1. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

        🎨🫟

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      2. Avatar de Liz Gauffreau

        I’m enjoying learning about this art medium!

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    2. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

      Hi Liz, a very talented artists.

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  14. Avatar de Teagan Riordain Geneviene

    Hi, Resa. The work on the flowers is amazing. The thorns coming out of the faces and hands is evocative in a strange way that I can’t describe. All in all, it’s a splendid mural. I appreciate the work it was for you to get great photos of it. And I’m glad you didn’t get run over in the process! Big hugs.

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    1. Avatar de Resa

      Teagan!

      Yes, getting run over is one of my biggest concerns, especially in the alleys.

      Cars that use the alley to get to their parking are careful, and not dangerous.

      It’s the cars whose drivers have become enraged by traffic and decide to make up time by streaking through the alley at supersonic speeds that are dangerous.

      Anyway, I’m thrilled you like the mural. I went wild when I first saw it, and knew at that moment it would be for Robbie’s blog! Hugs!

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      1. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

        Look after yourself, Resa. Traffic is the reason I rarely take pictures of public art where I live. It is an incredible art work.

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      2. Avatar de Resa

        Aww, thanks Robbie. I do take care. In the alleys I have developed «Car is coming» ears/hearing.
        xxx

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    2. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

      Hi Teagan, I saw and appreciated these same aspects 💝

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  15. Avatar de Author Jan Sikes

    Such talented artists! Thanks for sharing, Resa.

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    1. Avatar de Resa

      You are welcome, Jan!

      It’s a joy to share art.

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        🥰

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    2. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

      Thanks for visiting, Jan

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    I really like the street art, and I understand how hard it is to get a picture in a busy area, especially a scene that large.

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    1. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

      Hi Dan. I also know how difficult taking pictures of public art is. It’s a magnificent piece of art. I’m grateful to Resa for sharing it here.

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  17. Avatar de shehannemoore

    Fabulous post ;ladies. Love the mural and actually I even love it despite the cars, the water van especially. That one just kind of blends.

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    1. Avatar de Resa

      LOL…Shey!

      The water van is blending…not what I was thinking. 🤣

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        💝

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      2. Avatar de shehannemoore

        Lol. That’s cos you took the picture. We aye want things to be a particular way and that way is perfection obvi when we do something–but this is street art and what’s on them gets in he way. xxx

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      3. Avatar de Resa

        True enough.
        What really picks me is when they bolt parking signs on the art. I understand, but do they have to put it in a nose or an eye? xxxxx

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      4. Avatar de shehannemoore

        LOl.. that is so you my darling can get round that… Seriously, they should not do that –I imagined you standing there an hour or so to get that shot and then sod’s law, along they come….. (and .. the other car just was a no no in terms of photo bombing. ) But hey for me you got the moment and moments often ahve VERY rough edges. There through it all is the art you captured, warts and all. For me it was brill actially. xxxxx

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      5. Avatar de Resa

        Yay!!
        Moments with warts, I love that! xxxxxxx

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      6. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

        🌝🌞

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      7. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

        It was brilliant for me too 🥰

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    2. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

      Hi Shey, I thought so to. It actually adds an interesting dimension to the photograph. Thanks for visiting.

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      1. Avatar de shehannemoore

        As I said to Resa above..not ideal BUT there’s reasons it works. xx ( the other car by comparison is a no no no. xx)

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      2. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

        😂, cars or people seem to be unavoidable when photographing street art.

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    What a glorious use of pink!

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      💓🌸🎨

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    ⬻𓂀☆♡ ‌ ‌ 🎀 ‌ 𝐺𝑟𝑜𝑜𝑣𝑦 ‌ 🎀 ‌ ‌ ♡☆𓂀⤖

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    1. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

      Absolutely 🌝🌞

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        ✨🙏🙇‍♂️

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  20. Avatar de restlessjo

    The eyes have it! And it would even work for Dan’s Thursday Doors xx

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    D.L. Finn, Author

    Gorgeous wall! Glad you were able to get pics of it to share 🙂

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    1. Avatar de Resa

      Thanks Denise! Sharing art is such a joy!

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        🙏🫟🎨

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  22. Avatar de Brenda's Thoughts

    Amazing street art and wonderful captures. I love the slideshows!

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      Hi Brenda, I’m delighted you enjoyed this post. Thank you for visiting.

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  23. Avatar de Teri Polen

    That mural is absolutely stunning! I’ve seen several around various cities, but this is easily in the top three. Thanks for sharing, Robbie!

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  24. Avatar de acflory

    Great post, Robbie! I’ve been a fan of Resa’s work for a while now. She finds the beauty and lets us see it too.

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  25. Avatar de equinoxio21

    This is wonderful. Thank you both. 🙏🏻🌹🌹

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      My pleasure, Brian 😁💜

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