7457. Peel Street Green (61)

Zake, Peel Street Green, Bristol, January 2026
Zake, Peel Street Green, Bristol, January 2026

This character piece from Zake almost feels like a throwback to some of his earlier work, which focussed on just the head of a character. Of course, his style has developed since then , but this piece is uncluttered by other ideas and incorporations.

Zake, Peel Street Green, Bristol, January 2026
Zake, Peel Street Green, Bristol, January 2026

This wall is a particularly good spot for character artists, because it is too square for graffiti writers. As ever, Zake has created a face with so much depth created with clever use of shades and tones, and some subtle white flashes. Great grinning work.

7456. River Avon (109)

Malibueb, River Avon, Bristol, January 2026
Malibueb, River Avon, Bristol, January 2026

Many times I go out to photograph street art, I come away empty-handed, especially when it has been raining a lot, but every once in a while I get lucky, not only with finding new pieces but also meeting the artists who paint them. This trip to the River Avon was particularly fruitful.

Malibueb, River Avon, Bristol, January 2026
Malibueb, River Avon, Bristol, January 2026

I caught Malibueb while he was finishing this piece off, and chatted with him, because I wasn’t familiar with his work, and guessed he was visiting. It turns out he is a Swiss musician and was doing a set in Bristol that evening, but he also paints a bit – well he was just being modest I think, because this is a fine chrome combination piece with an excellent old school character rounding it off. It is always good to welcome visiting artists to Bristol.

7455. M32 Cycle path (307)

Foksymoron, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, January 2026
Foksymoron, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, January 2026

Foksymoron is one of those artists that brings cheer and a smattering of street philosophy to Bristol. His enigmatic and rather charming fox character is a little like a commentary on the city itself.

Foksymoron, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, January 2026
Foksymoron, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, January 2026

Situated on the M32 Cycle path near the railway bridge, this piece could be lost in the melee of pieces scattered around this wall. It is one of his basic, archetypical foxes, without additional clothing, postures or words, but fun nonetheless.

7454. New Stadium Road (62)

Seam, New Stadium Road, Bristol, January 2026
Seam, New Stadium Road, Bristol, January 2026

I believe this to be the first time I have posted a piece by Seam, and I know little of the artist other than that he paints with Seed and Bugz, with encouragement from Zinso and Asre.

Seam, New Stadium Road, Bristol, January 2026
Seam, New Stadium Road, Bristol, January 2026

This piece is a nice combination of letters and characters spelling out Seam, where each letter is rather an animal or a face. That the whole thing is painted in grey tones with a green background is both adventurous and inspired. A fun piece – I look forward to more.

7453. Brunel Way (349)

Daz Cat, Brunel Way, Bristol, January 2026
Daz Cat, Brunel Way, Bristol, January 2026

Unlike many other artists in Bristol, Daz Cat has had quite a productive winter. This column piece under Brunel was is an absolute delight, and typical of his constantly developing and improving work.

Daz Cat, Brunel Way, Bristol, January 2026
Daz Cat, Brunel Way, Bristol, January 2026

This lovely cat is wearing a white hoodie with fancy orange draw strings. There are slots for the ears, a lovely detail that demonstrates the thought that went into the piece. On the nose is a heart, which is one of several shapes that Daz Cat likes to paint; others include arrows and leafy designs. A lovely piece from one of my favourite Bristol street artists.

7452. Cumberland Basin

Roma, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, January 2026
Roma, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, January 2026

What a fun-packed weekend. Yesterday I drove back from Cornwall to Bristol after my workshop and then on from Bristol to London to stay with my wife’s brother and family before heading off to a football match this afternoon. Arsenal v Sunderland in case you are interested. It has left very little time for me to write blog posts, and this one was composed last night in Bristol between journeys.

Roma, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, January 2026
Roma, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, January 2026

Roma is another artist who writes in a simple and authentic manner using four letters. This is a wonderful chrome piece, set on a dusting of orange. I am seeing more and more of her pieces about the place, which can only be a good thing.

7451. M32 roundabout J3 (741)

Lupa, M32 roundabout, Bristol, January 2026
Lupa, M32 roundabout, Bristol, January 2026

There is a simplicity and a joy in Lupa’s work, which makes me very happy. Often her pieces can be slightly untidy, but this one is really nicely finished, but maintains that grounded charm she achieves.

Lupa, M32 roundabout, Bristol, January 2026
Lupa, M32 roundabout, Bristol, January 2026

Her letter shapes are great and the fills have a wonderful 1970s vibe to them, especially set on the contrasting yellow background. I love this piece… can you tell?

7450. St Werburghs tunnel (565)

Zake and Face 1st, St Werburghs, Bristol, January 2026
Zake and Face 1st, St Werburghs, Bristol, January 2026

A super quick post today, written last night because I’ll be running a workshop all day today. What a brilliant thing to see PWA faithfuls Zake and Face 1st meeting in Bristol together and creating this collaboration, especially as both have moved away from the city.

Zake, St Werburghs, Bristol, January 2026
Zake, St Werburghs, Bristol, January 2026

Chill doing what Chill does with some superb colours. Although, had I looked a little more closely I would have seen that it is a piece by Zake in the style of Chill. So cool.

Face 1st, St Werburghs, Bristol, January 2026
Face 1st, St Werburghs, Bristol, January 2026

Face 1st with one of his classic laughing girls with big hair spelling out his name. A superb and quite unexpected collaboration.

7449. Greenbank (180)

Lis, Greenbank, Bristol, January 2026
Lis, Greenbank, Bristol, January 2026

There was a definite slow-down in the amount of new street art work during January, probably thanks to the rather wet weather we have been having in Bristol. On the odd day when it hasn’t rained artists have been out and about, and this is a rather nice piece from Lis on the long hoarding at Greenbank.

Lis, Greenbank, Bristol, January 2026
Lis, Greenbank, Bristol, January 2026

The piece was painted alongside Weas, and it is not the first time these two have painted together. Who doesn’t like a frog perched on a toadstool? Especially one as well painted and characterful as this. As well as the frog and his throne, there is plenty of plant life accompanying them. A fine natural scene presented in a cartoonish style, and a great improvement/development on some of Lis’ early toadstool pieces.

7448. M32 Cycle path (306)

Mage, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, January 2026
Mage, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, January 2026

I am really pleased to see this piece from Mage, because it is almost as if he has read some of my posts where I have repeatedly said that his letter choice lends itself to sharp-edged and quite clunky writing. Here he proves me wrong with the same letters written in a softer, almost bubble-like font.

Mage, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, January 2026
Mage, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, January 2026

All the components are there, good letter design, a thought out fill pattern, great red drop shadow, and a little bit of decoration to distinguish the piece from the underlying graffiti. All in all a very nice piece of graffiti writing from Mage, who has surpassed the challenge of his letter choice.