Wednesday 9 May 2012

Barry Mcgee

Without a certain way of thinking, it’s near impossible to attain where you’re heading to. More than the importance of effort, an even mindset works to drive an individual ahead alongside whatever it is in which they’re searching for . The second it comes to artists, this conception is especially accurate. No matter whether it be a strictly planned set of concepts, endeavoring towards an ever mounting control of preferred appearance, or a loose program of radical personalized beliefs, it takes strong ideas to come out from a sea of creators as an individual unique, authentic, and inspiring. Why not check out Barry McGee and see if any of us can analyze the man's personalized attitude and precisely what makes him to be the artist he is. Born in the late sixties Barry Mcgee obtained a bfa from the San Fransisco Art Institute. Previous to this, he established the name “Twist” around the San Francisco Bay Area . As a graffiti writer he paid extreme attention to his quality of work, completely adhering to his inspiration and beliefs. So just what is it that propels this creator in his youth, and what continues to drive this man now? Growing as an artist while in a community full of art and overabundant revolutionary activism, McGee developed an aesthetic approach strong in its despair within the urban experience. His views were against the grain of the establishment, perhaps that is why his works of art frequently paid attention to things such as empty bottles, spray cans, and more industrialized materials such as wood and metal. Even though there’s a certain unfavorable disposition in this type of street art, this catapults a communication of individual public duty, splendor in small aspects of downtown everyday living might alternatively appear grimy and inconsequential. Barry see’s beauty in everything from creation to destruction, you must in order to see the big picture. So unmistakably we’re considering an individual that is a wonderfully enthusiastic thinker amongst the stagnation of existence in the urban center. The inspiration and motivation indicative to street art will certainly be stimulating and impressive on it's own. Seeing the end result of these ideas blossom into creative hand painted murals on city walls is what keeps us coming back. Promptly McGee grew to become known for his masculine archetypes combined with drowsy eyes and burdensome faces, suggestive of the destitute and poverty stricken residing in downtown alleys when he was young. Apart from that and the use of cold and mechanical objects, McGee favors to include more savage aspects in his art, such as abstract backdrops and designs usually displayed alongside drips and coloring scheme that significantly generate a creative bang.

Wednesday 7 March 2012

Take the beach to your house

There’s something about the waters edge that the human spirit needs to replenish the soul. Where you find the waters edge their usually a beach near by with a cool breeze and soothing sound of water smashing up against the shore. These surroundings always find people around relaxing and taking some time out to relax and rejuvenate.

We all know you cant take the beach to your house or your wife will never stop nagging you about the sand getting everywhere in the house. Never fear though their is a solution to this problem. A hand painted mural is the next best thing.
A mural in your home have become the latest tactic for adding life and a unique design to your home. Such a highly detailed mural can offer a depth to your walls that can not be surpassed. People with high imaginations usually children and older folks tend to have this, well they will enjoy diving into the creativity and their imagination with this great mural.

With the talented team of Toronto Muralists our innovations and talent offer tremendous detail with out explanation. Any minute detail or unique concept can be expressed through our murals.

Any beach your looking for can be achieved whether it be a Caribbean style beach or the tropical beaches of Hawaii. Just think of the money you will save when you plan on taking your next vacation. Then you realize I dont need to go on a vacation there’s a beach in my living room

Thursday 1 March 2012

Awesome food art

Check out this really creative food art. It takes a unique perspective to be able to see art and shapes and figures in this type of medium. The way these foods are created is of many different style. Some are of sculpting into the piece to have it be its own object, or some ways are to draw into it as a relief. They also use the natural elements of the food to their advantages.

There are examples of some food aluminum can art that is fundamentally shapes being assembled in a way as to create a figure or object.
When you talk about food art you cant leave out cakes. Cakes have taken on a life of their own when it comes to art. There almost isn’t anything that you cant do with cakes. The fact that TV has made a few shows about cake art is also a huge support for this movement.

Whether it is icing on your cake or the icing on the wall of your freshly painted wall mural. Art is a key component to making these projects a huge success.

Wednesday 29 February 2012

School Murals

Mural have been used in schools in many variety of ways. Our team has been involved in countless mural events with schools. When a school in concerned they have many avenues to take with what and how they choose to do the mural.

Schools have murals in the entrance way or their gymnasium or another significant area in the building. These regular murals are usually based around their school crest, also accentuating their particular sports that they excel in.

Another type of mural event that schools have is a one day event or a live painting.This is where many artist come together to create separate works or do a co-operative mural with the kids.

It is a encouraging idea to incorporate the students in the school, here they will have a real sense of accomplishment and pride. This will help their self esteem.

Murals have been a great way liven up a school with art and creativity.

Tuesday 21 February 2012

Ideas for your Children’s Mural

Murals have come a long way. In this present time we have many use full tools that facilitate the easy execution of any mural. Through the modern techniques of the muralists arsenal there are many ways to decorate a wall, hand painted murals are an excellent example of this. A hand painted mural can be done in many forms, One way is with a brush another way is using a variety of spray applications.
A mural can be suitable for almost in any part of your home. A popular choice for rooms in a house are a children’s room. The goal for a room like this is for a safe and friendly environment, which will create a warm and gentle ambiance.One commonly used theme for a child’s room is animals. You can use almost any type of animal, you could have a jungle setting with a firm yet cuddly tiger smiling back at you, how about the whole farm surrounded by all the adorable pigs and horses. As it may be you are a under water sea lover and your child shares this love too. Well there is no end to the sea creatures you could have, heck we haven’t even been everywhere in the sea.
Your child will love his mural and enjoy countless hours of soaking in all the creativity on the wall.

Wednesday 15 February 2012

Potential of Murals

Interior murals have an eccentric way of creating conversation. When a mural with creative and individual style complimented with vibrant colors will always add a good conversation in a room. It also takes a ho-hum room to a wow room.
If your strapped for ideas well that is no problem here are a couple of ideas for your murals. Perhaps your parents come from a strong family background. Where this family has an allegiance to a particular country, if this is the case then you can put your countries flag on your wall waving in the wind with a beautiful sky in the background. Or you could have more of a religious theme for instance a Buddhist family may have a temple with people praising a gleaming Buddhist statue, perhaps a Christian could have the Noahs ark theme where they are ushering all the animals into the ark before the floods. What ever you choose never despair because their is a great idea waiting to be discovered for your hand painted mural.

Monday 13 February 2012

Murals for the Country

Toronto Muralists were tasked with getting a hand painted sign on the exterior of a real estate agents office. This was located north of Toronto . We projected the letters at night, and traced the letters out on the wall. The next day we painted the letters. We had a crew of three and that came in handy, because right before we were done the weather got a funny idea to start to get dark. Dark skies and paint don’t mix. Fortunately the team got together and dug in their heels and took care of business.
The letter we put on the wall was “Country Living” one of the members of the business also has a tv show called love it or list it. It is on the W network and it is a show about renovate your home then decide whether or not you still want to live in it or are you going to sell it.
Its great working for celebrity, what do they say you have to shoot for the stars well I guess were hitting our mark.

Wednesday 8 February 2012

Mural uses

When Interior Decorators want to be creative and distinctively exclusive to a unique and individual style. They search for a personal and different approach. When it is suited Interior decorators will use a mural.

A mural is a great way to without exception add that touch that is needed. You can get a mural up very fast and can always go over it very quickly, and return it to a plain wall just as quickly. Its a good way to suggest that what you want the room to be used for, for instance a children's play room maybe have a fun and energetic hockey mural on the wall. Some young kids playing on the ice while the parents are off to side getting lunch ready.

Some times mural are used for events. Murals are painted when other parts of the festival or concert is going on. This way people have a chance to be part of the creativity and imagine what will the final product be. It also add more entertaining value to the event. It is easy to use a wall in the area or even bring in a movable canvass to paint.Some times it is encouraged for the patrons or public to participate in the art work for the mural.

These are only two examples of how a interior or exterior wall mural can be utilized.There are many more ways hand painted wall murals can be used.

Friday 27 January 2012

Graffiti Mural Art

To some Graffiti art is of no such thing, has nothing to do with art more like vandalism. It has always been a troubled avenue of debate. This form of art has been around for eternity from the dawn of time.
We haven’t called it graffiti until very recent. When we started using the term widely it was in the early 70’s to late eighties. It is well known that graffiti generated out of New York and spread through out the world. Some European countries have been known to claim that it originated their instead. Where ever it started it has been here to stay.
Many Graffiti artist move on to become artists in the general populations eyes. A lot of them have contributed to Murals, there are many programs out there in urban cities that take youth and have them paint walls in the community. Some times it is even the kids that did the graffiti painting over with a more picturesque mural. Graffiti artist through their evolution as artists often incorporate other design in their more elaborate works. The lines where the art changes from vandalism and art can start to get blurry.

Thursday 26 January 2012

A great year to come

2012 is looking real good. Mainly because 2011 was so busy. It has left us with a good sense of whats to come. Toronto Muralists has pumped out tons of murals in 2011. One of our biggest ones was in the Trinity Spadina area of Toronto. This is a must see we had one of our esteemed videographer Jassa Campbell record the event. Some of the Toroto Muralists actually went to the school just steps away. The school was Central Technical school also in the Trinity Spadina area. At Central Tech they have a great art program as well, were these artist`s yielded their talents.
They are going to put up a condo where the mural is, would`nt it be great to see the destruction of the mural along with the making of it. That would be some art noveau.

Tuesday 24 January 2012

A Mural is a great addition to your home

Have you ever considered a mural for a home improvement project. One of the most creative way to add to your home. Your boring drywall or maybe even some wallpaper, surely a lively hand painted mural is going to add some more personality.

Sometimes people fear putting a mural on their wall because they think it will devalue their home. A home just like a person with a cheerful and chipper personality is well liked. A home is just like a person you like the ones with a great personality. When you choose to put a mural in your home you are choosing to give it great personality. Some people go the less daring way and decide to put pictures on the wall here when you move the pictures come down and so does the character of the house, a permanent wall mural by Toronto Muralists, well that character stays for ever.

There’s a few ways to get a mural put on your wall one is a hand painted method using brush and the other popular option is using air in some form or other to get your paint on the wall. What ever medium is chosen the rare mural that will be on the wall has more to add than a accent wall with a decorative wallpaper.