El Bordello Alexandra reminds me of the House of Davids in Hancock Park, the owners share an affinity for mass produced statuary. The pantheon of mythological figures frolicking on the roof and Western wall are relatively new additions, but the gargoyles and the paintings have been there for years. Get out of your car and walk by 20 Westminster Ave in Venice, between Pacific and the ocean.
I called Brian Mylius, who can still be reached at 310.621.7444 (in case you're interested in having him paint your next home, or 80's shag van). He is, apparently, a boardwalk staple (click his name to see his portrait by Perpetually on Flickr). He didn't return my calls.
