Welcome to the Toronto Playing Card Project!
I’m painting 52 buildings from Old Toronto that I will turn into a deck of cards. Not only am I painting buildings that represent the city as a whole but I also want neighbourhood landmarks, like the Broadview Hotel in Leslieville or Revue Cinema in Roncesvalles.
Once all 52 Cards have been painted, I will be creating decks of cards and selling them through my website, and also through local stores in Toronto. If you would like to carry my playing cards in Fall 2026, please email info@artbyalena.com.
If you’d like to follow along with this project, I post a new card every Monday on my Instagram and TikTok, @artbyalena.co.
If you are interested in commissioning a completely custom deck of cards , please email me at info@artbyalena.com.
Ashbridge Estate
Gooderham Building
Old City Hall
New City Hall
Broadview Hotel
Skydome
Cube House
Massey Hall
Royal Ontario Museum
Madison Avenue Pub
Sick Kids Hospital
Honest Ed's
Ontario Science Centre
Allan Gardens Conservatory
RC Harris Water Treatment Plant
Evergreen Brickworks
Sharp Centre for Design
St Lawrence Market
Roy Thomson Hall
Maple Leaf Gardens
Royal Conservatory of Music
Above Ground Art Supplies
Scadding Cabin
Little Trinity
University College at UofT