Monday, January 22, 2018

Northern Lights

This mural features the Northern lights viewed from a pine forest and was done by the artist Smoky whose work I have shown many times. The building on Bloor St W belongs to the Christie Ossington Neighbourhood Centre which offers essential services for vulnerable community members and houses a fully accessible shelter for 30 men as well as their Loft Kitchen which serves food and trains youth at the same time.
Taking part in Monday Murals. Click HERE to see more murals from around the world.
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27 comments:

  1. TomJanuary 22, 2018 at 8:35 AM

    ...a good one!

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  2. CloudiaJanuary 22, 2018 at 9:20 AM

    Oh I LOVE that!

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  3. SharonJanuary 22, 2018 at 10:20 AM

    A very beautiful mural depicting one of nature's wonders. I saw the northern lights once when I was a little kid. It was a rare occasion when they were seen as far south as Illinois where I lived. I guess that today you have to be pretty far north to get a good look. However, if you search "Northern lights" on Flickr, you will see all kinds of spectacular photos.
    P.S. How did that maple glazed salmon turn out. You inspired me to purchase a slice of salmon and I'm going to try the same thing tonight.

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  4. Jackie McGuinnessJanuary 22, 2018 at 10:26 AM

    Fabulous! I haven't seen this one.

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  5. LoisJanuary 22, 2018 at 10:29 AM

    It's absolutely gorgeous! I love the colors.

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  6. PerthDailyPhotoJanuary 22, 2018 at 10:30 AM

    Oh this is fab Pat, how incroyable it would be to see the Northern Lights, an unforgettable experience. I like the mural and love what the building is used for, everyone needs a bit of help at some time in their lives.

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  7. eileeninmdJanuary 22, 2018 at 10:32 AM

    What a beautiful mural. I would love to see the actual Northern Lights. It is on my bucket list. Happy Monday, enjoy your day and new week!

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  8. LowellJanuary 22, 2018 at 10:34 AM

    Wow...that looks exactly like the northern lights. What superb artistry! And I'm delighted to hear that the building is being used to help people square away their lives or just get by from one day to the next. I think most of us cannot ever feel the despair of not knowing where the next meal is coming from or where we're going to sleep at night.

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  9. s.cJanuary 22, 2018 at 10:47 AM

    Beautiful noteren lights indeed. Remarkable catched.

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  10. AdamJanuary 22, 2018 at 10:51 AM

    cool lights

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  11. 21 WitsJanuary 22, 2018 at 11:51 AM

    Bravo to the artist that captured the northern lights experience, a wonderful job!

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  12. ChristineJanuary 22, 2018 at 12:01 PM

    This is so well done! Love the northern lights! And a beacon of hope in this area!

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  13. jennyfrecklesJanuary 22, 2018 at 12:04 PM

    That's nice - and the building sounds a really positive place too.

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  14. KarlJanuary 22, 2018 at 12:09 PM

    Nice one, Pat !

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  15. MikeJanuary 22, 2018 at 3:10 PM

    Now all it needs is the real northern lights reflecting off the building.

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  16. AndyJanuary 22, 2018 at 3:34 PM

    This mural is so different. It is beautiful.

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  17. William KendallJanuary 22, 2018 at 3:53 PM

    Dazzling!

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  18. RevrunnerJanuary 22, 2018 at 4:39 PM

    Quite a dramatic work.

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  19. BillJanuary 22, 2018 at 5:36 PM

    Awesome, it's so beautiful, Pat!

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  20. CatalystJanuary 22, 2018 at 6:25 PM

    What a great mural!

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  21. MichelleJanuary 22, 2018 at 6:27 PM

    This is really great!

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  22. JackJanuary 22, 2018 at 8:31 PM

    Very cool, RedPat. I am going to take a cruise this summer up the Norwegian coast to the Arctic. I hope to see (and photograph) the Northern lights.

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  23. Oakland Daily PhotoJanuary 22, 2018 at 10:57 PM

    So cool. The Northern Lights have been on my bucket list since I was a kid. But I hate being cold. And there in lies the rub. Thanks for contributing to this week's Monday Mural.

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  24. D.NambiarJanuary 22, 2018 at 11:13 PM

    Oh wow! Northern lights on a building. What a great idea.
    What a great find!

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  25. Taken For GrantedJanuary 23, 2018 at 9:31 AM

    What a wonderful mural. Love the colors and patterns.

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  26. SandiJanuary 24, 2018 at 4:25 PM

    THAT is fantastic!

    I want to see the Northern Lights in person some day.

    I misread your blog title as Occassional Tornado! I wasn't sure what to expect.

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  27. JennJanuary 25, 2018 at 12:33 PM

    Love this mural! The Northern Lights have always fascinated me.

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