Back in November, before I went away, a friend and I ventured out to Long Branch because we had heard that there was a new Nick Sweetman mural on 30th street. Just north of Lakeshore Blvd., 30th street passes under the railway tracks. This is where the new mural is. It’s a collaboration with fellow artist Phil Cote and it’s nearly 500 feet long.
below: North of the railway tracks
Photos of the mural, in no particular order:
a butterfly
some turtles
two birds in flight – all of a redwing blackbird and part of a cardinal
a bee on two orange flowers
some fish
a fox, a duck with duckling, and a purple owl
a cute furry animal
… and hiding under the tracks in a place where it’s difficult to take a picture is this large moose (elk?).
as I walk Toronto 
Thanks to you I’ve really learned to appreciate the magnificence of street art … but I still find it nearly impossible to photograph. You’ve broken it down beautifully. Each image is wonderfully done – especially the fish and the birds, however the furry animal is my favourite with (I’m assuming) your friend on the right for perspective.
I love his work!
I’m trying to remember where I saw a whole “attack” of Nick Sweetman bees — is it out Bloor West somewhere? His creatures are always electrifying…
There are two large Nick Sweetman bee murals. One out Queen West (at Howland I think) and the other out Queen East (Logan? or thereabouts).
Ah! Logan or thereabouts it is
The official opening of the mural is scheduled for this Saturday, June 15th at 12 noon. Rain is pending but would be lovely if people can come out to support. Both Nick and Phil will be there to share their insights on working on a mural of this size, their art practice and the importance of street art.
Long Branch, not New Toronto and it’s fantastic. Went to the ribbon cutting today.
Blog post changed to Long Branch. Thanks for the correction!