7497. Surbiton Station, London

SkyHigh, Surbiton Station, London, February 2026
SkyHigh, Surbiton Station, London, February 2026

This Surbiton Station wall was a lucky spot to find and has kept my posts ticking over during a rather lean spell on the streets of Bristol. This particular piece is a rather old, but nonetheless stunning combination piece by SkyHigh.

SkyHigh, Surbiton Station, London, February 2026
SkyHigh, Surbiton Station, London, February 2026

His letters, painted with the characteristic multi style blocks, are broken up with a superb parrot, confirming that SkyHigh is equally happy painting letters and wildlife portraits. A quick look at his gallery will show you that he paints these combinations quite regularly.

SkyHigh, Surbiton Station, London, February 2026
SkyHigh, Surbiton Station, London, February 2026

The blue and gold macaw is absolutely amazing, and I am in awe of SkyHigh’s skill with his spray cans to be able to create something so beautiful and so accurate. It is about time that he and Roo paid another visit to Bristol.

 

7496. M32 roundabout J3 (745)

Hemper, M32 roundabout, Bristol, February 2026
Hemper, M32 roundabout, Bristol, February 2026

I am off to another football match in London to watch Arsenal play Chelsea. Full of nerves that other fans might appreciate, and non fans might find puzzling. The long and short of it is that I have to get a move on. This is a wonderful piece by Hemper, painted as part of a paint jam at the roundabout a couple of weeks ago.

Hemper, M32 roundabout, Bristol, February 2026
Hemper, M32 roundabout, Bristol, February 2026

Hemper has had a quiet winter, following on from a superbly productive and positive 2025. His talent is there for all to see, and he has smashed it with this metallic-look writing. The letters spell HEMS and the combination of blues, greys and whites create the illusion of shining metal – such clever deception. I particularly like the crazy orange drop shadow, that appears to break the rules and gets away with it. Wonderful work.