by Sirstone | Apr 30, 2020 | Art, Community, Photography, Toronto
High Park Cherry Blossoms Are a Rite of Spring Looking forward to spring? So are we! And one longstanding tradition that we always look forward to are the cherry blossoms appearing around the city, particularly in High Park. High Park Crowds During the Bloom Every...
by Sirstone | Apr 21, 2020 | Art, Editing, Photography, Toronto
By Sayantan Basu “Covid 19” or Corona virus has people indoors a lot. As a photographer being quarantined is really challenging but I think we should accept this and strategize our next step accordingly to “make the most of the quarantine”. The thing I am doing these...
by Sirstone | Apr 14, 2020 | Art, Interview, Toronto
Introduction & Interview by Mike Simpson I have corresponded with artist Rob Croxford via email during these early days of the pandemic and really wish I could have visited his east end Toronto studio (as we planned in mid March). But now I look forward to meeting...
by Sirstone | Apr 6, 2020 | Art, Community, Miscellaneous, Toronto
Hey Toronto! It’s a time to make things that are beautiful and informational. Art has the power to change and make our lives better. Let’s provide a lift to our fellow Torontonians and exercise our creative muscles at the same time! We’re announcing a weekly challenge...
by Sirstone | Mar 27, 2020 | Art, Interview, Photography, Toronto
Interview by Mike Simpson I have never met Mr. Brian James but I will tell you that in choosing these images I decided that I like him. I like the variety of images in his portfolio – and I LOVE the editing. Blue never looked so good to me. Same for the dark...
by Sirstone | Mar 25, 2020 | Toronto
Desolate future? Sure feels like it for all of us stuck in quarantine, self-isolation and practising social distancing on rare occasions we leave the house! Let’s be patient and smart and we can beat this! Follow @tdot_blog – we support Toronto artists,...
by Sirstone | Mar 21, 2020 | Art
This mural at Yonge and St. Clair in Toronto was created by artist Jerry Rugg (aka “birdO”) in cooperation with StreetARToronto (StART) – an organization supporting street artists in the city. Location: 1 St. Clair East at Yonge St. (just a few steps from the St....
by Sirstone | Mar 20, 2020 | Photography
Overview: What Should You Consider before Taking Your Flight? Flying over a city is a really amazing thing. In Toronto, it’s phenomenal! Many of us have had those experiences with a window seat and a nice view of the skyline of a big city and the light is right and...
by Sirstone | Mar 15, 2020 | Community
Hello Toronto! We are a new blog and forum for creative folks. We cover art, culture, city life, design, media and photography. It’s March 2020 and as I write this the city is in virtual lockdown. Though transit is running, schools have closed. Stores...
by Sirstone | Mar 13, 2020 | Toronto
The Canadian Light Rail Vehicle (CLRV) has been a unique staple of Toronto for 40 years. They’ve rumbled across Toronto streets ever since September 30, 1979. Now, they are retired as of December 29th, 2019. CREDITS Article co-written by @transit_insider...
