California has an incredible amount of local artists who create beautiful murals in many different neighborhoods and hidden alleys. Los Angeles has often been dubbed one of the world's greatest mural capitals. Today I had a chance to explore just a few and as special treat stumbled on one being created live.
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Bike shop
Heading down the street to grab early coffees there was an incredible mural at the local bike shop. The bikes left outside seem to blend in perfect with the contrasting colors used.
Barber Shop
What a great retro throwback celebrating the 1950's culture. Head to toe with Pin-ups, Chevy Cruisers, Popular Iconic brands of the time. This mural can be found at Mar Vista next to Floyd's Barber Shop.
Thrift Shop
Many thrift shops in the LA area have had artists make magic of their walls. What makes this one so unique is the utilization of natural elements in the mural. Rather then destroying the decayed tree in the parking lot the artist incorporated it and added beautiful leaves as if it never happened.
Farmers Market
On the way back from our adventure we ran into an actual live mural painting! Peace, unity, and joy. What better way to end our day.
