Street and Public Art – Animal garage door contributed by Resa McConaghy

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Hi everyone, its Robbie Cheadle here today with the August post in my Street and Public Art on LatinosUSA – English Edition.

The street artwork featured below was contributed by the amazingly talented artist, blogger, writer, and costume designer or fabric wizard, Resa McConaghy.

Animal garage door painting by «Sun of Aquarius»

I just love this vibrant and colourful painting of animals on a garage door. It’s intriguing for me to note that the four animals depicted in this painting are from different parts of the world: A tiger from India, a Koala bear from Australia and a gorilla from Africa. Frogs are found in most places so it is a uniting creature. I was also fascinated by the background that could be brightly coloured foliage but could also be the feathers of a tropic bird.

Picture caption: Close up of the large teeth and jaws of (what I believe to be) a tiger
Picture caption: Close up of the head and shoulders of a koala bear with a green frog holding a heart sitting on its front paw
Picture caption: close up of the face, eyes, and hand of (what I believe to be) a gorilla

The three images below are of all four of the animals spanning the entire garage door. Each image is taken from a slightly different perspective.

Picture caption: flat view of the tiger, koala holding the frog and the gorilla.
Picture caption: Rounded view of the tiger, koala holding the frog and the gorilla.
Picture caption: Side view of the tiger, koala holding the frog and the gorilla.
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/

About Robbie Cheadle

Picture caption: Robbie Cheadle author photograph

South African author, photographer, and artist, Robbie Cheadle, has written and illustrated seventeen children’s books, illustrated a further three children’s books, written and illustrated four poetry books and written and illustrated one celebration of cake and fondant art book with recipes. Her work has also appeared in poetry and short story anthologies.

Robbie also has two novels and a collection of short stories published under the name of Roberta Eaton Cheadle and has horror, paranormal, and fantasy short stories featured in several anthologies under this name.

You can find Robbie Cheadle’s artwork, fondant and cake artwork, and all her books on her website here: https://www.robbiecheadle.co.za/

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Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15584446.Robbie_Cheadle
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Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Robbie-Cheadle/author/B01N9J62GQ
Unsplash profile: https://unsplash.com/@r_cheadle

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106 respuestas a «Street and Public Art – Animal garage door contributed by Resa McConaghy»

  1. Avatar de Sadje

    Beautiful art and photography

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    1. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

      Thank you, Sadje. Resa is very good and her photos are always straight.

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      1. Avatar de Sadje

        You’re welcome. Very true. Beautiful pictures

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      2. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

        🩵

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      3. Avatar de Resa

        Hahaha! My pics are straight.. well, I only take a plethora for one. I think it comes from working in film, especially from the early days doing commercials.

        Take after take after take, ad infinitum … until the «one» shot was perfect. ❦✯

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      4. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

        😁 Mine are not straight because of other people in the galleries. I always go at busy times of year and I take the clearest shot I can get.

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      5. Avatar de Resa

        …and you go to some of the most attended galleries in the world. ❦❦

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  2. Avatar de lyndhurstlaura

    Beautiful bright and colourful; many thanks for sharing this. 😊

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    1. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

      My pleasure, Laura. Resa is kind to let me share her finds 💞

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      1. Avatar de Resa

        ❦✯ – Same of you!

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        💙

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  3. Avatar de Rosie Amber

    Amazing artwork.

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    1. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

      I’m glad you like it Rosie

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  4. Avatar de thomasstigwikman

    That is certainly amazing garage door art

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    1. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

      There is a lot of lovely street art in Toronto. Mind you. Resa does go looking for it.

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      1. Avatar de thomasstigwikman

        Well, it is great that she looks for it and finds it

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      2. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

        🙏💞

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  5. Avatar de shehannemoore

    Oh my! What a treat this morning. Brilliant pieces. So full of life and color, I feel set up for the day now!

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    1. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

      I’m so glad you like this artwork, Shey. Is there street art where you live? I’ve not seen much in the UK when I’ve been there.

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  6. Avatar de beetleypete

    I love these, Robbie. That’s my kind of street art, where it enriches the neighbourhood. Shared on Twitter.

    Best wishes, Pete.

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    1. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

      I’m pleased you like this street art, Pete. It is definitely lovely to look at. Thanks for sharing.

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    2. Avatar de Resa

      You’re right, Pete.

      The art really makes the alley it’s located in a friendly place. This particular alley has a fair bit of art. There’s something for everyone, and a lot for children/families.

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      1. Avatar de beetleypete

        That’s real ‘community’, and I love to hear about such places.

        Best wishes, Pete.

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      2. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

        🙏💙

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      3. Avatar de Resa

        Best to you, too! ❦

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      4. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

        That is lovely to know

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      5. Avatar de Resa

        ❦❦

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  7. Avatar de Andrew McDowell

    That is impressive.

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    1. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

      Thank you, Andrew

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  8. Avatar de Dave Astor

    That garage door art is stunning! 🙂

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    1. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

      Resa finds amazing artworks. Thanks, Dave

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  9. Avatar de byngnigel

    I love street art..downtown Miami has an entire district, a street art museum… Wynwood Walls. This mural reminded me of it. Thanks for the share, Robbie

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    1. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

      Hi Nigel, the museum in Miami sounds wonderful.

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      1. Avatar de byngnigel

        It would leave you giddy, Robbie. I absolutely enjoyed walking the district…

        https://thewynwoodwalls.com/

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      2. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

        I would love it. Not sure I’ll ever get to America …

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      3. Avatar de byngnigel

        You never know where life will take you. Fingers crossed, there is more traveling left in those feet, Robbie.

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      4. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

        Yes, but hubby won’t get posted to America because the accounting standards are different. He might get Canada though 🤞

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      5. Avatar de byngnigel

        Close enough, lol. It’s one quick flight over.

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    2. Avatar de Resa

      OMG! Wynwood Walls is on my bucket list! Have you been there?

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      1. Avatar de byngnigel

        Yes.. several times… one coukd simply walk the streets for free and nor pay the museam fee.. but why not enjoy the entire experience?
        You should definitely pay a visit, Resa.

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      2. Avatar de Resa

        Ohh, wow! I will one day! I’ve seen the most stunning art come out of there. Thank you!

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      3. Avatar de byngnigel

        You’re welcome, Resa.

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      4. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

        🧡

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        Me gusta

      6. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

        🎨🖌️🖼️

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      7. Avatar de Resa

        ❦🎨❦

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      8. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

        I would pay for the museum too

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      9. Avatar de byngnigel

        I always do lol

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      10. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

        🌈

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  10. Avatar de Poetry By Maggie Watson

    Stunning art !
    So vibrant 🤗

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    1. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

      Thank you, Maggie. It is a wonderful artwork.

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    2. Avatar de Resa

      Agree!! ❦

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        🌸

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  11. Avatar de crazy4yarn2
    crazy4yarn2

    What fun!

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    1. Avatar de Resa

      Kids love it. And it helps make the alley safer, as it creates an atmosphere that feels safer.

      People now walk their dogs in these alleys, and a lot of young boys play street hockey and basketball.

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      1. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

        I get this completely. I have wondered how safe it is for you wandering around these alleys.

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      2. Avatar de Resa

        Some alleys are better/safer than others.
        Still, I walk through all alleys, even shaky looking ones, on the chance there might be 1 piece of art.
        I dress like a homeless person, and only go in the daytime.

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    2. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

      Indeed 🎨🖌️🖼️

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  12. Avatar de luisa zambrotta

    Great choice, Robbie! Resa is incredibly talented, and this artwork is really stunning.

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    1. Avatar de Resa

      Thank you, Luisa! I love all the street art I find. It is important that I get the best pics I can for sharing. I am thrilled beyond the moon that Robbies is using some of my shots. I have so much, I’ll never be able to show it all.

      Hooray for Robbie and all her fab blogs! ❦✯

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      1. Avatar de luisa zambrotta

        You’re welcome, dear Resa!
        Your passion for street art always shines through in all your amazing photos.
        It’s wonderful to see you and Robbie collaborate like this
        Cheers to you both!

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      2. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

        🥂💜

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      3. Avatar de Resa

        Thank you very much, Luisa! And big «Cheers» to you too! ❦❦❦

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    2. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

      I agree, Luisa. Thank you for visiting.

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      1. Avatar de luisa zambrotta

        It was my pleasure💗

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        🩷

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  13. Avatar de Cindy Georgakas

    As always, Resa crushes the shoots and these wonderful characters are whimsical and fun! Such a happy mural! Thanks for sharing it, Robbie!
    ❤️

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    1. Avatar de Resa

      «Crushes» (you sound like a street artist!) … They use that a lot… or he really «killed» that wall.

      Thank you Cindy, about my pics! And I’m so thrilled that Robbie helps share this art. ❦✯❦X

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      1. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

        Cindy has a very lyrical style of writing and she’s right about the pictures.

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      2. Avatar de Resa

        Adore Cindy! ༻❦🌹❦༺

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      3. Avatar de Cindy Georgakas

        My next profession.. Hahahahha.. I couldn’t paint to save my soul but I can jive with the rest of them. Always my pleasure of course!!!!!🎉🥰

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      4. Avatar de Resa

        Lol… and you are such a pleasure to me! ༻❦🌹❦༺

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    2. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

      It’s great, isn’t it? Thanks, Cindy.

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      1. Avatar de Cindy Georgakas

        Soooo great!!!!❣️

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  14. Avatar de T. W. Dittmer

    I’m glad you posted Resa’s fantastic pictures of the amazing garage door, Robbie.

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    1. Avatar de Resa

      Thank you, TW! I am indebted to Robbie for sharing this art.

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      1. Avatar de T. W. Dittmer

        She’s wonderful, Resa.

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      2. Avatar de Resa

        Agree!! ❦

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      3. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

        😘💛

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        ❦🌹❦

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    2. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

      I’m pleased you enjoyed them, Tim 🥰

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        😍

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  15. Avatar de Liz Gauffreau

    That is a very happy garage door! I love it!!

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    1. Avatar de Resa

      Me too!

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      1. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

        💚

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    2. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

      I love it too 💞

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  16. Avatar de petespringer

    I love street art. I don’t think I’ve ever seen it on a garage door. My idea would be to make an animated-looking car with big headlights for eyes.

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    1. Avatar de Resa

      Ohh, I like that idea, Pete!

      Some vehicles in Toronto are creatively painted; mostly trucks, buses and vans.

      Still, I suppose if all had art on their cars, it could distract drivers.

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      1. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

        🩵🦋

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    2. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

      I’ve never seen art on a garage door locally either. Toronto is a bit unique with street art. I like your idea 👌

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  17. Avatar de Resa

    Hey Robbie!

    You did a fabulous job on presentation and descriptions of this garage door.

    I adore how you explained that these animals are from around the entire world… a bringing together of the planet’s places. I would have never thought of that.

    That is a positive, solid way to think. I believe the artist probably meant what you are getting at. Right on! ❦✯❦✯❦✯

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    1. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

      Hi Resa, the first thing I noticed is that these animals are all from different continents. It’s pretty amazing and gives me a feeling of unity. I’m glad you liked the post and layout. 🤗🧡🙏

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      1. Avatar de Resa

        Love it, Robbie!
        Yes, a feeling of unity is emanated. You did well to notice that.
        This alley is full of painted garage doors, and feels very safe.
        ༻❦🌹❦༺

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  18. Avatar de John W. Howell

    Great photos, Resa. Thanks, Robbie for the feature on Resa’s talent.

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    1. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

      Hi John, it’s always great to feature Resa the Enchantress. I’m delighted you enjoyed the art.

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      1. Avatar de John W. Howell

        Resa is one of my favorites.

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    2. Avatar de Resa

      Thank you, John! OX

      And thank you for inviting me to participate, Robbie! I just love collabing with you. 🌹

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  19. Avatar de Rebecca Budd

    Robbie, what a wonderful celebration of Resa’s extraordinary eye for street art. The animal murals gathered here are phenomenal. Not simply because of the technical skill involved, but because the artist has transformed an ordinary wall into something that makes us stop and look. And Resa has such a gift for finding these works, photographing them and preserving art that belongs so intimately to a particular place and moment. I especially love seeing the different ways artists interpret the animal world. Wonderful post that gave me much joy this morning!!!

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    1. Avatar de Resa

      Rebecca, that we did something…anything that gave you morning joy is wonderful.

      Street art has filled me with countless hours of glee, and I am thrilled to see how the energy passes on to my fellow bloggers.

      Thank you for your lovely comment! HUGS!

      (Ps – I sent Robbie a sneak peek at your AG – she loves it)

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  20. Avatar de Teri Polen

    Beautiful!

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    1. Avatar de Resa

      Agree!

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  21. Avatar de Colleen Chesebro

    Amazing art! Resa can spot the best street art! 💖

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    1. Avatar de Resa

      I do my best, Colleen. Can spot it a block away.

      Although there have been times when I get close, that the exciting blue and yellow painting I spotted on a brick wall, turns into a yellow tractor and blue tarp in front of a brick wall.

      Thank you for this lovely comment! ༻❦🌹❦༺

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  22. Avatar de dgkaye

    Resa finds the best art on our Toronto streets. I especially loved the gorilla! 💜🧡

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    1. Avatar de Resa

      Debby!

      What fun this mural is. Our city is amazing.

      What’s that old joke – Gorill a my dreams?

      XO❦🌹❦XO

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