Sometimes life will get you down. When that happens, mostly what you want to do is pull your curtains closed, get under a blanket, and binge-watch Netflix until you literally can’t see straight. But let us inspire you to swaddle your body in lycra (you’re feeling down, remember? Stretchy clothes only), get outside, and visit these gorgeous murals, all of which will serve to remind you that (A) art is awesome, (B) the world is not so bad, and (C) beauty exists, even when all you want to do is slide into a House of Cards-and-kettle-corn-induced slumber. Snap a pic in front of these, slap it on your Insta, and you’ll be feeling better in no time.
You Are Beautiful
Artist: Ruben Rojas and Mar
Location: Surf Liquor, 2522 Main St.
Smiling Heart Wall
Artist: Chris Uphues
Location: Pygmy Hippo Shoppe, 306 N Stanley Ave.
Life Is Beautiful
Artist: Mr. Brainwash
Location: Melrose Ave. and Spaulding Ave.
Never Never Give Up
Artist: Mr. Brainwash
Location: La Brea Ave., just south of Hollywood Blvd.
Don’t Be So Hard On Yourself
Artist: WRDSMTH
Location: Los Angeles City Hall, 200 N Spring St.
Dream Big
Artist: Marisabel Bazan
Location: John & Pete’s Fine Wine and Spirits, 621 N La Cienega Blvd.
Love Me Anyways
Artist: Padhia
Location: MILK, 7290 Beverly Blvd.
Micheltorena Heart Stairs
Artist: Corinne Carrey
Location: Micheltorena St. and Sunset Blvd.
Never Forget Where You Came From
Artist: Jonas Never
Location: Clutch Restaurant, 427 Lincoln Blvd.
Editor’s note: Both murals by Mr. Brainwash have since been removed.
