Month: December 2022

4911. Dean Lane skate park (554)

Acer One and Andy Council, Dean Lane, Bristol, December 2022
Acer One and Andy Council, Dean Lane, Bristol, December 2022

Here is more prof that we do occasionally get the odd sprinkling of snow here in Bristol. I took these pictures about two weeks ago, and this collaboration is a very nice tribute to a close friend of many artists, Dring, who sadly passed away recently. You couldn’t want for a finer tribute than this one by Acer One and Andy Council.

Acer One and Andy Council, Dean Lane, Bristol, December 2022
Acer One and Andy Council, Dean Lane, Bristol, December 2022

The letters are by Acer One, beautifully designed with a sensational two-part graded fill and double shadow. The robot monster character (iconic character Chechen Wizard – thank you Paul H) in the middle is by Andy Council and is representative of a new direction being adopted by the artist – it will be interesting to see where this leads. OK – I have to sign off now for a couple of days of family revelry.

4910. M32 Cycle path (192)

Mudra, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, December 2022
Mudra, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, December 2022

Quick one today – visiting relatives in Cornwall today, and a very late night last night, returning home from a Boxing Day football match in London – I am quite tired. Mudra has been firing on all cylinders this year, and you can see the progress of his work over the last few years in this updated gallery of his work.

Mudra, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, December 2022
Mudra, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, December 2022

This is another fine example of his work, with a nicely thought out colour scheme and character face between the M and U of MUDRA. I am very much looking forward to what he can share with us in the new year ahead.

4909. Temple Way (4)

David Puck, Temple Way, Bristol, December 2022
David Puck, Temple Way, Bristol, December 2022

This is an easy piece to overlook, and sometimes it is the pieces that are ‘in our faces’ that this can happen to. I’m not sure how long this paste-up by David Puck has been on this hoarding, but it is one of a few large portrait wheatpastes that he has gifted us over the year, but the first I have posted on Natural Adventures.

David Puck, Temple Way, Bristol, December 2022
David Puck, Temple Way, Bristol, December 2022

Let’s hear it for the wheatpasters! This form of street art is very much the poor relation in Bristol, which is a pity, because I have always rather liked them, and it was Kid Crayon’s wheatpastes that first got me curious about street art a few years back. David Puck has created a portrait of a woman resembling Marilyn Monroe, beautifully painted with a leafy print. The words ‘Apathy to nature tells of inner style’ would appear to be a quote and may have inspired the piece. It is so good to see work like this in Bristol, and I will see if I can dig out and post some more David Puck.

4908. Dean Lane skate park (553)

Rusk and Shade One, Dean Lane, Bristol, December 2022
Rusk and Shade One, Dean Lane, Bristol, December 2022

This is an absolutely stunning collaborative wall by Rusk and Shade One, and is a tribute to the late Chadwick Boseman.

Rusk, Dean Lane, Bristol, December 2022
Rusk, Dean Lane, Bristol, December 2022

The Rusk writing on the left spells out STONE, in magnificent blue letters with a regal shiny gold 3D drop shadow to die for. Perfectly written and presented, why would I expect anything less from Rusk?

Shade One, Dean Lane, Bristol, December 2022
Shade One, Dean Lane, Bristol, December 2022

The awesome portrait of Chadwick Boseman by Shade One captures a fabulous sideways glance which really catches the eye. Shade One’s work has gone stratospheric of late, moving from the cartoon or figurative style into a more photorealistic style. A very fine collaboration indeed.

4907. River Avon (37)

Werm, River Avon, Bristol, December 2022
Werm, River Avon, Bristol, December 2022

The paint on this piece was only a day old when I sauntered past it the day before yesterday, and I can’t tell you how pleased I was to find it, as I haven’t seen very many Christmas pieces this year, certainly not compared to normal, although there was a late burst from the Resting Bitch Face crew in St Werburghs Tunnel this week.

Werm, River Avon, Bristol, December 2022
Werm, River Avon, Bristol, December 2022

Werm seems to love the walls alongside the River Avon, and there are several of his pieces down there to enjoy. His letters are really beautifully constructed and painted in festive colours, and it is amazing to think how much progress he has made over the last couple of years. The addition of Father Christmas is an extra bonus, and perfect for a Christmas post. Season’s greetings all, Ho! Ho! Ho!

Werm, River Avon, Bristol, December 2022
Werm, River Avon, Bristol, December 2022

4906. M32 Spot (153)

John D'oh, M32 Spot, Bristol, December 2022
John D’oh, M32 Spot, Bristol, December 2022

Happy Christmas all

A quick message today from the Grinch, via the skill of John D’oh, for all you dog lovers out there – ‘a dog is not just for Christmas and should not just be given away or discarded’.

John D'oh, M32 Spot, Bristol, December 2022
John D’oh, M32 Spot, Bristol, December 2022

A beautiful stencil piece featuring the Dr, Seuss character.

4905. Greenbank (63)

Rozalita, Greenbank, Bristol, December 2022
Rozalita, Greenbank, Bristol, December 2022

It has been a long while since I last saw anything by Rozalita, in fact the end of May to be precise with her Upfest piece (not yet posted on Natural Adventures), so it was a great surprise to find this one on the Greenbank hoardings, one of her favoured spots.

Rozalita, Greenbank, Bristol, December 2022
Rozalita, Greenbank, Bristol, December 2022

Rozalita is another artist whose work has really matured and improved over the last couple of years, and this is an excellent portrait piece with depth, texture and emotion. All I can gather from her Instagram feed is that she was out painting friends with friends. I do hope that she gets to paint more walls in 2023.

4904. M32 roundabout J3 (440)

Zake, M32 roundabout, Bristol, December 2022
Zake, M32 roundabout, Bristol, December 2022

I love it when artists get busy, and Zake has been super-busy of late. It is incredible how versatile he has become over the last few years, sticking to his roots of stylised portrait work, but expanding his repertoire of characters immeasurably.

Zake, M32 roundabout, Bristol, December 2022
Zake, M32 roundabout, Bristol, December 2022

This piece was painted as part of a trio alongside Daz Cat and Kool Hand in the St Agnes subway under the M32 roundabout. The rather weird character is all teeth and no hair, and judging from the blood vessel on his neck appears to be a little vexed about something. A really nice piece from Zake, who is pushing the boundaries with increasing frequency.

Vigil

Grey Heron, River Frome, Bristol, December 2022
Grey Heron, River Frome, Bristol, December 2022

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Standing motionless

worn down and battle-scarred bill

heron… gone fishing

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by Scooj

4903. St Werburghs tunnel (329)

Mr Klue, St Werburghs, Bristol, December 2022
Mr Klue, St Werburghs, Bristol, December 2022

There has been a constant trickle of fabulous abstract graffiti writing from Mr Klue during the second half of this year, and it has been a genuine pleasure to see. Mr Klue is an artist who tends to ‘go to ground’ for periods of time, and it is good to know that he is in a productive phase at the moment.

Mr Klue, St Werburghs, Bristol, December 2022
Mr Klue, St Werburghs, Bristol, December 2022

The tunnel is a spot that Mr Klue favours, especially since the Stokes Croft area has seen a downturn in activity due to the gentrification going on in the area. This is a large KLUE from Mr Klue and has the added joy of a ‘mad Hatter’ character that he paints from time to time. Mr Klue’s work is so unique – I really don’t think I have seen anything like it anywhere else.