Aerosol

Aerosol painting is one form of spray painting; it leaves a smooth, even coat, unlike many traditional rolled and brushed paints. Graffiti artists are known to use spray paint because the medium is quick, permanent, and portable.

  • Lake and Shore

    Two sides of a long underpass on Thirtieth, completed by Nick Sweetman and Philip Cote in 2019 as part of the Street Art Toronto Partnership Program, with support from Lakeshore Arts and the office of Councillor Mark Grimes. Philip’s black designs in the Woodland style depict various indigenous narratives that weave in and out of Nick’s colourful background, populated by wildlife that lives along the lake shore (or in some cases used to). Throughout the mural, smoke from the 4 sacred plants – cedar, sweet grass, tobacco and sage – connects all the living things.

    Artists: Nick Sweetman and Philip Cote

  • Pillars of Strength – Front Line Heroes

    The mural is painted on 3 support pillars at the front entrance to the building. It features front line heroes – a doctor, a nurse, a personal support worker (PSW) and several residents, young and old. The uniformed heroes have their hands raised, working with the community, supporting the building, and protecting the residents. In medical uniforms, but they have superhero crests and the doctors lab coat flies like a cape, offering safety from harm to a senior.
    Artist: Karen Roberts

  • Going Home

    Going Home is a bright colourful mural depicting Canada Geese flying across a stylized sunset, past the tall trees, rocky outcrops and hills of northern Ontario. This commission is on private property that was prone to tagging and graffiti. Medium – spray paint.

    Artist: Karen Roberts

  • Renaissance of Mother Gaia

    Jacquie believes colour is the universal language of emotions; it is light and energy, an electric current to the human brain, known to possess healing properties to change our thoughts and the way we feel. This mural speaks of regeneration and the power of resilience through a year of deep challenges. Through experiences of loss, grief, and uncertainty of the future, we also find ourselves at the wake of a new light and social consciousness. She hopes this mural serves as visual therapy to encourage wellness and mental wellbeing.

    Artist: Jacquie Comrie

  • Peach Tiger

    A lot of my illustrations, paintings are inspired by Korean folk arts. One of my favourite Korean symbols or folklore character is Horangi, the tiger. Tigers are revered as guardians and divine spirits and symbolize courage and power in Korean folklore and myth. Also, peaches are considered divine fruits, consumed by the King of Heaven and other immortals to keep them ageless.  

    Artist: Jieun June Kim

  • You Are Essential

    Created as part of StreetARToronto’s Front Line Heroes project, this mural celebrates our interconnection and honours the critical role that every single person is playing during the pandemic and moment of global reimagining. I offer this message of gratitude as part of a practice that helps me stay connected to the richness of life, the goodness in people, and the generosity and abundance of mother nature. It can feel challenging to stay connected to the positives when there is so much injustice, inequity, environmental devastation and pain. Practicing gratitude as often as possible is one thing that helps give me the strength to show up and keeps me grounded and hopeful that collective actions will lead to a better future.

  • Dandelion Dreams

    Created by GTA artist, Khaula Mazhar, with the support of the Parks, Forestry and Environment Division in September 2020. Painted for the local community who uses the trail as a reminder of the beauty of nature and to stop and appreciate the simple things especially at this difficult time during COVID lockdowns.
    Mediums: Amsterdam acrylic paint, Benjamin Moore exterior acrylic, Montana Gold Spray cans.

  • Pin Cushion

    This new piece titled “PinCushion// Stay Afloat” is about the current state of our city as many businesses are forced to either close or struggle to remain open due to the COVID-19 epidemic. The design includes my signature elements of suspended geometry complimenting a flock of birds migrating through the landscape as a sign of ever-constant change. The organic nature of these objects floating carefully above what looks like “needle’ pointed mountains is a reference towards how careful and cautious businesses must be now (and this also relates to us) in order to stay above. To stay afloat and more importantly to stay alive.
    Artist: Andre Kan

  • Water Spirit in Contemplation

    The construction site for a new Toronto sewage purification plant at Lakeshore and Coxwell [Beaches]. A project organized by Wallnoize – a city-funded mural jam run in partnership with StreetARToronto and the surrounding Coxwell community.

    Theme: Water
    My concept sketch for this mural was the last sketch of mine that my Father ever saw…so I had to bring it to life. Rest in Peace my beautiful Daddy – Love you forever and always.

  • Chinatown Hummingbird

    This 18 x 35′ mural on the edge of Ottawa’s Chinatown was commissioned by the Somerset St. W/Chinatown BIA and the City of Ottawa. The Peonies were requested as they are good luck in Chinese culture. Medium: Spray Paint and Acrylic on Brick. May, 2020.

    Artist: Dom Laporte

    Assistant: Anais Labreque

    Photo Credit: Reg Albino

  • Hope

    Hope was the message of the mural for Artscape at Lakeview Village construction site. Approx 200 sq. ft themed around BLM and isolation during the Covid19 pandemic by Khaula Mazhar.

  • Fox on a Box

    Fox on a Box created for Mississauga’s Boxes and Banners project with Bell and Alectra.
    May 2019.
    Fun image of a fox chasing after a dragon fly in front of a depiction of the Britannia Post Office which used to be near this location.

    Artist: Khaula Mazhar

  • Hair Envy

    This mural was created for Hair Envy Salon in 2020 by Niagara Mural. Co- members Kat O’Grady and Nicholas Leibfried brought this wall to life with black white and chrome. @niagaramural @justdandeh