Dia De Los Muertos art at La Villita

I like dogs, so it should be no surprise that this was one of my favorites at the Day of the Dead San Antonio celebration during Dia De Los Muertos weekend at La Villita. – photo by Joe Alexander
I like dogs, so it should be no surprise that this was one of my favorites at the Day of the Dead San Antonio celebration during Dia De Los Muertos weekend at La Villita. – photo by Joe Alexander
There are so many incredibly talented artists in South Texas.

Some of their work is currently on display in the public 2023 Dia de los Muertos art for the Day of the Dead San Antonio celebration.

Dia De Los Muertos skulls at La Villita

Day of the Dead skull Texas style.- photo by Joe Alexander
Day of the Dead skull Texas style.- photo by Joe Alexander
Dia De Los Muertos and Halloween season always mean large, brightly colored skulls in downtown San Antonio.

Several of those are located close together in La Villita, where there were lively crowds Saturday and Sunday for Day of the Dead San Antonio celebration.

Day of the Dead San Antonio celebration during Dia De Los Muertos weekend at La Villita. - photo by Joe Alexander
Day of the Dead San Antonio celebration during Dia De Los Muertos weekend at La Villita.

King Neptune on the Virginia Beach boardwalk – sunrise, daytime, nighttime

King Neptune statue guards the coast at the Virginia Beach boardwalk. - photo by Joe Alexander
King Neptune statue guards the coast at the Virginia Beach boardwalk. – photo by Joe Alexander
King Neptune makes his home on the boardwalk in Virginia Beach.

The 26-foot-tall bronze statue has his back to the Atlantic Ocean and faces the setting sun in the evening.

King Neptune is located near 31st street and is easy to spot from a long way off, making him a convenient landmark for meeting people or taking selfies.

Scottsdale’s Museum of the West

Scottsdale’s Museum of the West. This statue is entitled “Bear Tracks” by Dave McGary.
Scottsdale’s Museum of the West. This statue is entitled “Bear Tracks” by Dave McGary.
Just a block away from the main strip of restaurants, bars and shops in Old Town Scottsdale, Arizona, is Scottsdale’s Museum of the West. A few statues outside of the museum will give you just a taste of what awaits inside.

Official website: scottsdalemuseumwest.org

Story on the museum: thetravellingfool.com

Love Fights Back murals at Pr1mitive Ink in Glendale, Arizona

One of the “Love Fights Back” murals at Pr1mitive Ink tattoo shop in Glendale, Arizona. This art is near the front door.
One of the “Love Fights Back” murals at Pr1mitive Ink tattoo shop in Glendale, Arizona. This art is near the front door.
Pr1mitive Ink tattoo shop on Glendale Avenue in the Phoenix area is covered by a series of murals with the theme “Love Fights Back.”

One of the “Love Fights Back” murals at Pr1mitive Ink tattoo shop in Glendale, Arizona.
One of the “Love Fights Back” murals at Pr1mitive Ink tattoo shop in Glendale, Arizona.

Public art in Old Town Scottsdale, Arizona

Cowboy statue the "Jack Knife" by Ed Mell in Old Town Scottsdale, Arizona.
Cowboy statue the “Jack Knife” by Ed Mell in Old Town Scottsdale, Arizona.
Old Town Scottsdale in the Phoenix area is filled with colorful restaurants and shops.

There is also plenty of public art in the form of sculptures along Scottsdale Road.

Public art in Old Town Scottsdale, Arizona.
Public art in Old Town Scottsdale, Arizona.

Pershing Square in Los Angeles

Pershing Square in downtown Los Angeles, California is the home of concerts, art exhibits and other cultural events. – photo by Joe Alexander
Pershing Square in downtown Los Angeles, California is the home of concerts, art exhibits and other cultural events. – photo by Joe Alexander

The murals of Venice Beach, California

Venice Beach in Southern California has always attracted artists. You can see a lot of their work on local buildings. – photos by Joe Alexander
Venice Beach in Southern California has always attracted artists. You can see a lot of their work on local buildings. – photos by Joe Alexander