6632. Coach and Horses.

Sled One, Coach and Horses, Bristol, December 2024
Sled One, Coach and Horses, Bristol, December 2024

I tend to be very slow off the mark photographing new pieces on this wall of the Coach and Horses pub, but feel that I can take my time to visit, when I happen to be passing because the wall has a very slow turnover and is rarely tagged. I managed to find myself over in the area, after visiting the recycling centre and took the opportunity to check out the fabulous pieces making up the collaboration. This first piece is by Sled One.

Sled One, Coach and Horses, Bristol, December 2024
Sled One, Coach and Horses, Bristol, December 2024

Sled One has always had a rather surreal take on his characters and scenes, but what makes them so special is his incredible talent with the spray can. One is simply left with the lingering question… how does he do that? The piece, called ‘Shit TV’, features a fly, sitting on a turd, watching TV with a pair of 3D secs on and eating popcorn and drinking a milkshake. It doesn’t get much weirder or obscure than this, but Sled One thinks of these things and brings them to life in a remarkable way. Brilliant work from a brilliant artist.

6631. Hornsey Road, North London

Northbanksy, Hornsey Road, North London, December 2024
Northbanksy, Hornsey Road, North London, December 2024

The road tunnel under the railway on Hornsey Road has become a gallery for the work of Northbanksy and his tribute portraits to a plethora of Arsenal players past and present, and here are a couple more of his stencil-style pieces.

Northbanksy, Hornsey Road, North London, December 2024
Northbanksy, Hornsey Road, North London, December 2024

Thounsands of Arsenal fans shuffle along the pavement on match days and stop to admire and enjoy these, if I am perfectly honest, quite crude pieces. The portrait of Ian Wright is a particular favourite, as he embodies the spirit of Arsenal, and his love for the club is so infectious. This piece is also the only one in the tunnel that includes any colour, so it stands out.

Northbanksy, Hornsey Road, North London, December 2024
Northbanksy, Hornsey Road, North London, December 2024

The portrait of Mohamed Elneny, until recently a loyal and long-serving Arsenal player, reminds us of the good natured and team player, who although not the best footballer in the world, did a magnificent job for the club over many years. I absolutely love this gallery by Northbanksy… more to come.

6630. Dean Lane skate park (793)

Haka, Dean Lane, Bristol, December 2024
Haka, Dean Lane, Bristol, December 2024

This looks like it might be my last street art post of 2024, a year in which I have published 897 street/graffiti posts and 22 artist galleries, not a bad haul really, and there have been some corkers in amongst that lot. I tend not to do annual reviews or ‘top tens’, but I am sorely tempted to do so this year. Time, of course, is my enemy (and my friend).

Haka, Dean Lane, Bristol, December 2024
Haka, Dean Lane, Bristol, December 2024

It somehow feels good to round off the year with a piece by Haka, a true Bristol combination graffiti writer/character illustrator, who has been presenting children’s picture book and cartoon characters for a long while. In this piece he has painted one of my favourite walls with his characteristic writing and included a faithfully recreated BFG – Big Friendly Giant by Roald Dahl, illustrated by Quentin Blake. Be safe seeing the old year out and New Year in.

6629. M32 roundabout J3 (646)

Face 1st, M32 roundabout, Bristol, December 2024
Face 1st, M32 roundabout, Bristol, December 2024

Although Face 1st has moved away from Bristol, he is still making trips to the city and leaving behind some lovely pieces, including this Christmas piece which he painted alongside Zake and Soap.

Face 1st, M32 roundabout, Bristol, December 2024
Face 1st, M32 roundabout, Bristol, December 2024

This is a sumptuous piece of graffiti writing, in the block style that Face 1st likes to paint from time to time. The ‘gold’ colour is created using two tones, which provide shading and depth. The writing is wrapped up in a festive red ribbon – the perfect Christmas present. Face 1st is, and always be welcome in Bristol.

That’s a wrap

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Twenty twenty-four

it’s been a rollercoaster

memorable year

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by Scooj

6628. Sparke Evans Park (114)

Jevoissoul, Sparke Evans Park, Bristol, December 2024
Jevoissoul, Sparke Evans Park, Bristol, December 2024

Jevoissoul, who prefers to be called @slowlane100 on Instagram has had a very good year, and built up his repertoire from basic character pieces to tidy combination pieces, with writing that has seen a steady improvement. This wonderful piece, in Sparke Evans Park, shows how constant practice pays dividends.

Jevoissoul, Sparke Evans Park, Bristol, December 2024
Jevoissoul, Sparke Evans Park, Bristol, December 2024

The letters SLOW are bookended with two characters, one with a cap and one without, and both with the characteristic mouth design that epitomises Jevoissoul’s work. There is a lot to like in this combination piece, but overall it is the neatness that comes across most. I am looking forward to a further year of improvement.

6627. Cumberland Basin

Pura Decadencia, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, December 2024
Pura Decadencia, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, December 2024

It is that rather curious work week after Christmas, where not a lot really happens, especially with the New Year’s Day bank holiday stuck in the middle of it. Time to prepare for the year ahead and get the brain into gear. One thing that remains constant is the conveyor belt of street and graffiti art that appears on the streets of Bristol, come rain or shine, and subsequently, my recording of it. Tghis is a recent beauty by Pura Decadencia.

Pura Decadencia, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, December 2024
Pura Decadencia, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, December 2024

For once, Pura Decadencia hasn’t included the lips and vampire teeth that have become synonymous with her work, allowing us to concentrate on her letters. Pura Decadencia pretty much always writes with large curvy bubble letters, and they are cleverly brought to life with great white accent lines that create a 3D effect. Her colours work nicely together and are lifted by the unusual pink and white striped background. Another wonderful piece from the artist.

Lokey

A gallery of extraordinary anamorphic graffiti writing from Bristol artist Lokey

Instagram: @lokey_bristol

All photographs by Scooj

Lokey, St Werburghs, Bristol, November 2025
Lokey, St Werburghs, Bristol, November 2025

Mr Riks and Lokey, Dean Lane, Bristol, December 2024
Mr Riks and Lokey, Dean Lane, Bristol, December 2024

Lokey, Dean Lane, Bristol, September 2024
Lokey, Dean Lane, Bristol, September 2024

Lokey (Lokea) and Ember, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, August 2024
Lokey (Lokea) and Ember, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, August 2024

Lokey, St Werburghs, Bristol, February 2024
Lokey, St Werburghs, Bristol, February 2024

Lokey, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, October 2023
Lokey, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, October 2023

Lokey, Dean Lane, Bristol, March 2021
Lokey, Dean Lane, Bristol, March 2021

Lokey, Paint Festival 2019, Cheltenham, September 2019
Lokey, Paint Festival 2019, Cheltenham, September 2019

Lokey, Upfest, Bristol, July 2018
Lokey, Upfest, Bristol, July 2018

Lokey, Bedminster, Bristol, July 2017
Lokey, Bedminster, Bristol, July 2017

Lokey, Bedminster, Bristol, July 2017
Lokey, Bedminster, Bristol, July 2017

Lokey, Lower Approach Road, Bristol, July 2017
Lokey, Lower Approach Road, Bristol, July 2017

Lokey, Lower Approach Road, Bristol, July 2017
Lokey, Lower Approach Road, Bristol, July 2017

Lokey, Dean Lane, Bristol, October 2016
Lokey, Dean Lane, Bristol, October 2016

Lokey, Dean Lane, Bristol, March 2017
Lokey, Dean Lane, Bristol, March 2017

Break over

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Shoulder to the wheel

twenty twenty five beckons

new resolve, new hope

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by Scooj

6626. Dean Lane skate park (792)

Mr Riks and Lokey, Dean Lane, Bristol, December 2024
Mr Riks and Lokey, Dean Lane, Bristol, December 2024

Although this wonderful collaboration from Mr Riks and Lokey doesn’t look particularly festive, I believe it to be a Christmas piece. It is certainly lovely to see these talented graffiti writers out painting together, although I think this paint jam was meant to be considerably better attended.

Mr Riks and Lokey, Dean Lane, Bristol, December 2024
Mr Riks and Lokey, Dean Lane, Bristol, December 2024

Mr Riks has such a distinctive style, and he has brought his letters to life with a distinctive blue-green and yellow combination, and for good measure added a little wasp with a spray can in hand. Lokey, meanwhile, remains one of the only anamorphic writers in Bristol, and this wonderful piece rounds off a productive year for the artist. A superb Christmas collaboration.