Artist  DFace  in Beverly Hills As mentioned in a previous post, I traveled to Los Angeles in October 2023. Since my son was with me, my focus was on other activities for the first time. Ever! But, that didn't stop me from finding remarkable murals along the way. If you want to catch a bunch of murals on the same day, I suggest strolling Melrose Avenue, especially in West Hollywood. Fame Yard  is replete with amazing art, and I couldn't wait to see this one in person. It's a beautiful tribute to the late Mahsa Amini and the fight for freedom. Artists Cloe Hakakian and 1 Good Hombre Artist Punkmetender Artist Josh Raphael McCadney Artist HIJACK We stayed in Hollywood for old times' sake (I used to hunt celebrities instead of murals). Sad, but true. I love the art I found here! Artist Tristan Eaton Artist Corie Mattie (aka LA Hope Dealer) Artist Barbara Kruger Artist David Flores Artist Pinto Like the Beans  in Little Armenia These shots are a sampling of everything I p

Los Angeles will always be one of my favorite cities. I love going to the beach and mountains on the same day. Before COVID-19, I traveled to L.A. once per year after living there decades ago. After four long years, I returned to the land of sun and palm trees. Never mind the song “Walking in L.A.” by Missing Persons (am I showing my age?) where they say nobody walks in L.A. on repeat. I can’t hit the pavement enough. You never know what will come your way, and the people-watching is unmatched. And how can anyone downplay the beautiful weather most of the year? I was traveling with my son, so the focus wasn't on street art this time (I will do a separate mural post). I chose to try some new venues/adventures, and they were so gratifying I decided to share them in case anyone has a trip planned. Wat Thai of Los Angeles:  What an incredible experience this was! Think farmer’s market but with authentic Thai food vendors. Your eyes and stomach will be overloaded trying to decide what t

Art by Aimah It's been a minute since I have written a post! Admittedly, I was in a funk and also not traveling due to COVID-19. Things have changed (woo hoo!). I now have two trips under my belt. I went to Los Angeles in October of 2023 and just returned from the most fantastic trip to Las Vegas. So, I'm back and ready to share some art (and more!). Let's go!

At last, I paid a visit to Wauwatosa (Tosa) to see their 2019 mural project, consisting of seven impressive murals. Standing in front of them made me appreciate them even more. They are bold, unique, and joyful. You can find these gems along North Avenue between 64th and 70th Streets. They make up the North Mural Arts District, otherwise known as NoMAD. Hats off to all these talented artists! "Taste the Sweetness" by artist Eric Brometheus   Located at the Nobleman Barbershop, 6831 W North Ave "A Life of Gold" by artist Ivan Roque Located at Tosa Yoga, 6734 W North Ave "Tiger Godmask" by artist Adam Hernandez Located at BelAir Cantina, 6817 W North Ave "What Blooms is Us" by artist Christina Persika Located at 6434 W North Ave "Whoopsie Daisy" by artists Matthew Mederer and Max Komarov Located at Voline Garage Central, 6902 W North Ave "Myth Spinning: The Fiery Bythos and the Forgotten Salmacis" by artist Nykoli Koslow Locate

I usually ignore the account suggestions that Instagram offers me; however, I’m glad I chose to act on one of them. I was instantly captivated by Morning Do . Morgan Sayers uses her face to unofficially collaborate with artists who have public art in place. What a clever and fun concept! I didn’t waste any time beginning my search for her portraits. It started on a rather disappointing note, as the first two I was after had been removed. It’s common knowledge that public art can be short-lived, so you adapt and move on to a new area. Morgan told me the two in Wicker Park were still there, so I jumped on the blue line train. I found both of these near the Damen stop (one at the Violet Hour and the other across the street). I love the mix of urban decay and various street art techniques. I find this project so fascinating that I asked Morgan to share some insight into how it came about. Here’s what she had to say. “This project has been developing for several years since my introduction