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Painting murals on Imperial Avenue under Interstate 15.

Colorful new murals are now being painted on either side of Imperial Avenue beneath Interstate 15.

This public art beautifying the freeway underpass is the first part of a larger multi-location project, organized by Logan Heights CDC, Caltrans, SANDAG, Team Lewis, the Urban Collaborative Project, and local artists. This first group of murals is scheduled to be completed next month.

I swung by today to check out the progress!

One of the artists, Romeo, was up on the scaffolding spray painting his beautiful creation. His mural, like others being painted nearby, has a universally loved theme: music.

Some of the columns supporting Interstate 15 will have several sides painted. Those riding the Orange Line of the San Diego Trolley will be able to view a portion of the art.

You might enjoy seeing what I discovered.

Once the murals are completed and the scaffolding is removed, I hope to return for another batch of photographs…

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A rooster, a palm tree, and an Art Garden.

I’m not sure when The Judy McDonald Art Garden officially debuted. When I visited Liberty Station in Point Loma last week, I noted the outdoor space (outside Dick Laub NTC Command Center, between Building 200 and Building 201) had a name that I previously hadn’t seen. I also noticed two relatively new works of art in the garden!

I know nothing about the colorful rooster mosaic sculpture. If you know more about it, please leave a comment.

The next photo is of Judy’s Palm/Only Connect, a mural painted by San Diego artist Perry Vásquez back in April.

The palm tree in this public art represents the spirit of inclusiveness, optimism and the ability to bend without breaking. For a good description and explanation, plus photographs of the mural being painted, click here.

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Tattoos become a mural at Liberty Station!

When I visited Liberty Station about a week ago, I checked out this newly painted mural. It’s located in the arched breezeway that connects The Lot movie theater with the Dorothea Laub Dance Place.

The colorful mural is composed of bold designs that one might select at a tattoo parlor!

Estación Libertad is the mural’s title and Mexican American artist Enrique “Chikle” Lugo is the creator. The art was commissioned by Liberty Station. It’s the latest work of public art you can enjoy at the former home of Naval Training Center San Diego.

Dragon, butterflies, hummingbird, the Old Point Loma Lighthouse, a Navy anchor, skull, cacti, eagle, dolphin, a zebra-like Tijuana zonkey, a baseball and soccer ball… Many of the images are associated with San Diego or the unique culture of our border region.

I see a flying saucer, too!

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The cool Redemption Ink mural in Pacific Beach.

Walking down Garnet Avenue in Pacific Beach this morning, I spied this cool mural at the Redemption Ink San Diego tattoo parlor.

This is the same storefront where Funhouse Tattoo was located years ago. Another cool mural was painted in the same place, which you can see here.

This latest mural was created by Beth Emmerich and @petecasodesigns.

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Another cool Padres mural in Sherman Heights!

I hadn’t walked this way through Sherman Heights in a long while. Look what I found!

Another cool San Diego Padres mural painted on the side of Universal Radiator at 20th Street and Imperial Avenue!

This one features images of Padres legends Goose Gossage, Dave Winfield, Benito Santiago and Tony Gwynn.

I saw an older, equally cool mural years ago on the same wall. View those photos here. That artwork was painted by DYSE ONE AND HASLR. The one I spied today was created by the same artists, plus SHARK.

As I walked by, DYSE himself came out of the building. He informed me he’d be painting a new mural on this wall very soon!

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Fun art outside Replay Toys in North Park!

How can you not love this? Enjoy photos of super fun art outside Replay Toys Boutique in North Park!

In addition to a colorful mural, there’s a column plastered with little plastic toys and figures just outside the front door.

Replay Toys is a paradise for shoppers seeking new and pre-owned quality toys and rare collectibles.

During my last walk through North Park, I paused for a moment to take these pictures…

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Xander Bogaerts mural in National City!

There’s an awesome mural depicting San Diego Padres baseball player Xander Bogaerts in National City!

I spied the street art today for the first time. I was told it was painted about a year ago.

The artwork was spray painted on a large wall beside AM Barber Studio, at 706 Highland Avenue. The artist is Mode (@mode_nbc).

Also depicted is Petco Park and the Padres mascot the Swinging Friar!

I love it!

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X-Men, Dragon Ball, and Transformers street art!

Storm street art.

I had intended to rest a day or two after San Diego Comic-Con, but I became restless this morning. Still in the Comic-Con mood, I wanted to check out some finished street art painted during the Meeting of Styles event held the week before Comic-Con 2026.

On July 16th I walked along Commercial Street east of downtown San Diego and saw how international graffiti artists were painting several approved walls with cool pop culture images.

Three of the walls in particular contain characters from Marvel’s X-Men, Dragon Ball, and Transformers.

If you want to see more from these murals, and compare the finished art that I’m sharing today, you can find my previous photographs by clicking here.

First photos are of the X-Men wall….

Cyclops street art.
Cable and Wolverine street art.
Deadpool street art.

Next, photos from the Dragon Ball wall…

Goku and Bulma street art.
Shenron street art.
Zeno, the Omni-King street art.
King Kai street art.
Vegeta street art.

Finally, the Transformers wall…

Arcee street art.
Starscream street art.
Bumblebee street art.
Optimus Prime street art.
Megatron street art.

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Horse racing mural at Del Mar Fairgrounds.

In my previous blog post, I shared photos of a colorful fair mural at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. It decorates one side of the long tunnel under the horse racing track. The tunnel connects the Grandstand with the infield.

Now I’ll share photographs of the mural that decorates the tunnel’s opposite side. Also painted by artist Tom Fagan, it depicts the history of horse racing at the racetrack!

The Del Mar Racetrack was added to the fairgrounds in 1936 by the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club. Founding member Bing Crosby led the effort. You know, he who famously sings “Where the turf meets the surf down at old Del Mar. Take a plane, take a train, take a car. There is a smile on every face and a winner in each race…”

Back in the day, Hollywood movie stars and celebrities would flock to the races, including frequent visitor and avid horseplayer Jimmy Durante. The mural shows some of that.

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Colorful fair mural at Del Mar Fairgrounds!

A long tunnel at the Del Mar Fairgrounds allows visitors to walk under the race track, from the Grandstand to the infield. Those attending the San Diego County Fair often use it to walk from the Fun Zone to Family Funville.

Two very different murals cover the tunnel walls, one on either side. The first depicts fair activity through the years. The second, which I’ll cover in my next blog post, depicts horse racing at the fairground. According to various signatures, both long murals were painted by artist Tom Fagan over the course of several years.

The painted side you’ll see in this blog post show activities at the fair during its rich history. There are carnival rides, farm animals, garden shows, entertainment, food and fun!

After beginning in 1880, the fair moved to the Del Mar Fairgrounds in 1936 where it has been known at various times as the San Diego County Fair, the Southern California Exposition, and the Del Mar Fair.

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