Month: October 2023

I have recently become aware of a few pieces appearing about the place by Nips. The eye-catching pieces are probably assisted in part by the choice of letters, which stand out, when compared to some of the illegible sub-standard stuff that clogs up our walls (although in fairness, everyone has to start somewhere).

Although this is the first piece by Nips to be features on Natural Adventures, it will not be the last, because there is something cheeky and different in the writing. The most notable element of this piece is the intricate patterning in the letter fills, together with a great colour palette. Also distinctive is the creative use of the dot on top of the ‘i’ (which I understand is called a tittle – no jokes about tittles and nips please). Great work from Nips.

I met Hire last weekend while he was painting a piece on the ramp wall opposite this one. He is such a nice man, and puts a lot of thought and effort into his work. which we discussed at length. It is so good to get an insight into an artist’s work and to find out more about their motivation, history and circumstances, as all of these elements play a part in the creative arts.

Hire likes the fact that his art is continually evolving, and a quick glance at this gallery of his work shows how his writing has changed over time whilst maintaining his overall style. This piece, spelling out HIRE, is symmetrical in overall design, and perfectly finished, with the black and orange borders creating a clear separation between the letters and the turquoise background. The double lines shadowing the letters provide a sense of movement or shimmer. A lovely piece from Hire.