7621. M32 roundabout J2 (21)

John D'oh, M32 roundabout J2, Bristol, April 2026
John D’oh, M32 roundabout J2, Bristol, April 2026

I don’t think that John D’oh seems to have any intention of slowing down on his magnificent outdoor gallery underneath the M32. He appears to be adding new pieces on a regular basis, and I have to say that I am thoroughly enjoying this rich vein of form from the stencil artist.

John D'oh, M32 roundabout J2, Bristol, April 2026
John D’oh, M32 roundabout J2, Bristol, April 2026

There is a lot of symbolism in this piece, although I can’t quite figure out the narrative. A strong woman in ancient classical clothing is standing confidently with a raised clenched fist. Behind her is a broken chain and an olive branch. The chain suggests human bondage, and the olive branch, peace. I am guessing that this is a piece of resistance during war, but that is my take on it. So much more still to come from this outdoor gallery.

7620. M32 roundabout J3 (766)

Zinso, M32 roundabout, Bristol, April 2026
Zinso, M32 roundabout, Bristol, April 2026

At this moment in time, I think that I am deriving the most pleasure from the rise and rise of Zinso. He returned to painting walls in Bristol last year, and has been turning our pieces on a regular basis, each one an improvement on the last. Zinso brings together a great sense of form and colour in his letters, and his crisp finishing is a joy.

Zinso, M32 roundabout, Bristol, April 2026
Zinso, M32 roundabout, Bristol, April 2026

There is a nice pattern to the colour fills in this piece, running from greens to oranges to purples to oranges to greens. The fill patterns are different in each letter and each is beautifully executed. Set on a nicely buffed wall, this, in my view is a great piece of graffiti writing. Eyecatching.

7619. Cumberland Basin

Kid Crayon, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, April 2026
Kid Crayon, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, April 2026

Oh! My heart sings every time I see a new Kid Crayon piece. It is looking like 2026 is shaping up to be a productive one for the artist, and it seems like he has freed up a bit more time to paint than in recent years, which from my perspective is a good thing.

Kid Crayon, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, April 2026
Kid Crayon, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, April 2026

Kid Crayon has written his letters, each with a different colour and style, which makes for an interesting piece with plenty to look at and admire. SkyHigh is another artist who often adopts this approach. In this combination piece a character replaces the ‘O’ and floating just outside his mouth is the signature crayon – which is always good to see. More to come soon from one of my Bristol favourites.

7618. Dean Lane skate park (917)

Weas, Dean Lane, Bristol, April 2026
Weas, Dean Lane, Bristol, April 2026

You have to look hard to find this piece by Weas painted on the swimming pool wall behind the now lush hedge. The passageway here is quite narrow, so the photographs are on full wide-angle mode to capture the whole thing.

Weas, Dean Lane, Bristol, April 2026
Weas, Dean Lane, Bristol, April 2026

I think that I prefer Weas’ full combination pieces over his mega-tags that litter the streets of Bristol… there is even one on a utility box in my street. These more extensive pieces show us what he can do when he spends a little more time painting. The letters WEASEL in black across the bottom are accompanied by four (three purple) ghost-like characters weaving their way about. It is versions of these characters that are a familiar sight in the City. A nicely executed piece, hidden from view.

Sait Bare

A gallery of wonderful graffiti writing from Bristol artist Sait Bare, sometimes writing SAIT and sometimes BARE.

Instagram: sait_bare_sb7

All photographs by Scooj

Sait Bare, L Dub, Bristol, March 2026
Sait Bare, L Dub, Bristol, March 2026
Sait Bare, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, March 2026
Sait Bare, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, March 2026
Sait Bare, St Werburghs, Bristol, February 2026
Sait Bare, St Werburghs, Bristol, February 2026
Sait Bare, Dean Lane, Bristol, December 2025
Sait Bare, Dean Lane, Bristol, December 2025
Hire and Sait Bare, Greenbank, Bristol, August 2025
Hire and Sait Bare, Greenbank, Bristol, August 2025
Sait Bare, Greenbank, Bristol, August 2025
Sait Bare, Greenbank, Bristol, August 2025
Sait Bare, M32 roundabout, Bristol, August 2025
Sait Bare, M32 roundabout, Bristol, August 2025
Sait Bare, Brunel Way, Bristol, May 2025
Sait Bare, Brunel Way, Bristol, May 2025
Sait Bare, M32 roundabout, Bristol, February 2025
Sait Bare, M32 roundabout, Bristol, February 2025
Sait Bare, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, January 2025
Sait Bare, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, January 2025
Sait Bare and Zake, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, July 2024
Sait Bare and Zake, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, July 2024
Sait Bare, Cumberland Bain, Bristol, August 2024
Sait Bare, Cumberland Bain, Bristol, August 2024
Sait Bare, Brunel Way, Bristol, August 2024
Sait Bare, Brunel Way, Bristol, August 2024
Sait Bare, Brunel Way, Bristol, August 2024
Sait Bare, Brunel Way, Bristol, August 2024
Noise and Sait Bare, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, July 2024
Noise and Sait Bare, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, July 2024
Sait Bare, Cumberland Bain, Bristol, May 2024
Sait Bare, Cumberland Bain, Bristol, May 2024
Sait Bare, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, September 2023
Sait Bare, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, September 2023
Sait Bare, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, October 2023
Sait Bare, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, October 2023

What is she?

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Queen Mab galloping

inside my word-muddled mind

dream of learning lines

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by Scooj