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Victor Fraser

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Victor Fraser is a sidewalk artist and poet based in Toronto, Ontario.[1] He has been painting paved surfaces for the past 20 years, painting in six countries. His works are usually inspired by world events.[2]

Notable works

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Technique

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Fraser regularly paints public artwork without approval. He is a self-taught painter who usually starts by outlining his pieces in chalk then fills them in with water based paints or pastel chalk, depending on the project.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Toronto sidewalk artist brings message of love to Manchester". CTVNews. 30 May 2017. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
  2. ^ a b "'It's what I have to do': Toronto artist paints message of support for Paris". Toronto. 16 November 2015. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
  3. ^ "Learn why the ABCs are on Queen St. E. | The Star". Toronto Star. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
  4. ^ a b Lavoie, Joanna (22 August 2015). "Colourful sidewalk art brightens up Danforth Avenue". Toronto.com. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
  5. ^ McLaughlin, Amara (24 May 2017). "'Strength to Manchester': Meet the sidewalk artist paying tribute to Manchester bombing victims". CP24. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
  6. ^ Zimmer, Becky. "Toronto artist pays tribute to Humboldt". Humboldt Journal. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
  7. ^ Charlton, Jonathan. "Sidewalk Artist Makes His Mark at City Hall". DiscoverHumboldt.com. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
  8. ^ "Toronto van attack: memorials continue one month later". Global News. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
  9. ^ "'David Bowie Forever' shrine pops up on Queen Street West | CBC News". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
  10. ^ "Boisterous Toronto Maple Leafs fans in mood to celebrate". Retrieved 5 July 2018.