5945. Sparke Evans Park (92)

Mind 49 and Fino, Sparke Evans Park, Bristol, March 2024
Mind 49 and Fino, Sparke Evans Park, Bristol, March 2024

There was a good turnout for the LRS paint jam in Sparke Evans Park last month, with some really good pieces, including this collaborative work from Mind 49 and Fino (previously referred to as 3F Fino in Natural Adventures). The two totally different styles and subject matter of these two artists have combined really well.

Mind 49, Sparke Evans Park, Bristol, March 2024
Mind 49, Sparke Evans Park, Bristol, March 2024

Mind 49 is consistently turning out some outstanding portrait pieces at the moment, and pushing himself to continue refining and improving his work. I understand that his subjects are randomly selected images, and therefore represent anonymity. His style is edging towards photorealism although the textures of his artwork look very much like brush strokes. Great stuff.

Fino, Sparke Evans Park, Bristol, March 2024
Fino, Sparke Evans Park, Bristol, March 2024

It would appear that Fino has awoken from his winter slumbers and is starting to paint a little more now, and I was lucky enough to meet him a short while ago while painting with Tao Create on the M32 Cycle path. I thought that he might have moved away, but far from it… just a winter rest. The colours he has chosen for his FINO letters are exquisite, and the fills and borders are beautifully neat and tidy. This is a simple and attractive piece and a great counterbalance to Mind 49’s portrait piece.

Stupid Stupid Meathole

A gallery of the wild and wonderful creations of Bristol street artist Stupid Stupid Meathole.

All photographs by Scooj

Stupid Stupid Meathole, Dean Lane, Bristol, October 2019
Stupid Stupid Meathole, Dean Lane, Bristol, October 2019
Stupid Stupid Meathole and Panskaribas, M32 Spot, Bristol, June 2019
Stupid Stupid Meathole and Panskaribas, M32 Spot, Bristol, June 2019
Stupid Stupid Meathole, Dean Lane, Bristol, June 2019
Stupid Stupid Meathole, Dean Lane, Bristol, June 2019
Stupid Stupid Meathole, Panskaribas and Soap, Sandbed Road, Bristol, May 2019
Stupid Stupid Meathole, Panskaribas and Soap, Sandbed Road, Bristol, May 2019
Stupid Stupid Meathole and Panskaribas, Sandbed Road, Bristol, May 2019
Stupid Stupid Meathole and Panskaribas, Sandbed Road, Bristol, May 2019
Stupid Stupid Meathole and Soap, Sandbed Road, Bristol, May 2019
Stupid Stupid Meathole and Soap, Sandbed Road, Bristol, May 2019
Stupid Stupid Meathole, Panskaribas and Rory MacRaild, Dean Lane, Bristol, April 2019
Stupid Stupid Meathole, Panskaribas and Rory MacRaild, Dean Lane, Bristol, April 2019
Stupid Stupid Meathole, St Werburghs, Bristol, February 2019
Stupid Stupid Meathole, St Werburghs, Bristol, February 2019
Stupid Stupid Meathole, M32 roundabout, Bristol, January 2019
Stupid Stupid Meathole, M32 roundabout, Bristol, January 2019
Tasha Bee, Soap and Supid Stupid Meathole, Dean Lane, Bristol, December 2018
Tasha Bee, Soap and Supid Stupid Meathole, Dean Lane, Bristol, December 2018
Stupid Stupid Meathole, Dean Lane, Bristol, December 2018
Stupid Stupid Meathole, Dean Lane, Bristol, December 2018
Stupid Stupid Meathole, Dean Lane, Bristol, November 2018
Stupid Stupid Meathole, Dean Lane, Bristol, November 2018
Stupid Stupid Meathole, Dean Lane, Bristol, October 2018
Stupid Stupid Meathole, Dean Lane, Bristol, October 2018
Stupis Stupid Meathole, Fairlawn Road, Bristol, September 2018
Stupis Stupid Meathole, Fairlawn Road, Bristol, September 2018
Stupid Stupid Meathole, Dean Lane, Bristol, September 2018
Stupid Stupid Meathole, Dean Lane, Bristol, September 2018
Stupid Stupid Meathole, Dean Lane, Bristol, July 2017
Stupid Stupid Meathole, Dean Lane, Bristol, July 2017
Stupid Stupid Meathole, Dean Lane, Bristol, May 2018
Stupid Stupid Meathole, Dean Lane, Bristol, May 2018

5944. Midland Road (2)

Sophie Long, Midland Road, Bristol, March 2024
Sophie Long, Midland Road, Bristol, March 2024

It is always a real treat when artists who most usually paint commissions, festivals or in a studio decide to produce a stunning piece of public street art, and this fox by Sophie Long, is an absolute belter.

Sophie Long, Midland Road, Bristol, March 2024
Sophie Long, Midland Road, Bristol, March 2024

The piece is painted on a hoarding of a development plot that looks like it might be around for quite some time, and is becoming more popular with Bristol artists. Sophie long is well known for her portrayals of wild animals, and Bristol has a long association with urban foxes, so it was only a matter of time before she would create a beauty like this. This is a stunning piece that is there for all to enjoy – those with their eyes open, that is.

5943. Purdown (68)

Slakarts, Purdown, Bristol, March 2024
Slakarts, Purdown, Bristol, March 2024

Set on the windy hilltop of Purdown, overlooking North Bristol, we find a glorious piece by Slakarts at his simple best. His regular stylised character has been given something of a facelift (literally) with both colour fills and patterns. The oranges and reds contrast beautifully with the background blues, rounding the piece off really nicely.

Slakarts, Purdown, Bristol, March 2024
Slakarts, Purdown, Bristol, March 2024

It has been an absolute age since I last met Slakarts (the last time was in St Werburghs tunnel during a lockdown) and now that he appears to be painting a little more frequently, there is a chance I might bump into him soon, which would be nice, because he is a really sound bloke. I am definitely enjoying his spring renaissance.

Concert

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A new soloist

leading his concert chorus

dunnock centre stage

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by Scooj

Thursday doors – 11 April 2024 – Doors of Nottingham

Doors 260 – Doors of Nottingham, November 2023 (Part II)

This week I share some more doors from Nottingham from a work trip I made back in November 2023. I think the fun thing about visiting cities is that there are always so many interesting doors to photograph, which is a good thing, especially as I find it challenging to find new doors from my home city of Bristol. All the doors posted in this three-part series from Nottingham were captured during a one and a half hour walk between the hotel I was staying in and the office.

There are so many curious doors and architectural periods in Nottingham that I was rather spoilt, snapping away to my heart’s content. I hope you enjoy this week’s selection.

Graffiti door, Nottingham, November 2023
Graffiti door, Nottingham, November 2023

Door with witty street art, Nottingham, November 2023
Door with witty street art, Nottingham, November 2023

Green panelled door, Nottingham, November 2023
Green panelled door, Nottingham, November 2023

Gated black door with boot scrapers, Nottingham, November 2023
Gated black door with boot scrapers, Nottingham, November 2023

Nottingham School of Blackbelts door, Nottingham, November 2023
Nottingham School of Blackbelts door, Nottingham, November 2023

1930s The Lord Roberts pub doors, Nottingham, November 2023
1930s The Lord Roberts pub doors, Nottingham, November 2023

Blue double doors and door within a door, Nottingham, November 2023
Blue double doors and door within a door, Nottingham, November 2023

Double garage doors and doors within doors, Nottingham, November 2023
Double garage doors and doors within doors, Nottingham, November 2023

Pimped London cab? - EKO Mobile Barber car doors, Nottingham, November 2023
Pimped London cab? – EKO Mobile Barber car doors, Nottingham, November 2023

Quite an eclectic bunch this week with no theme to connect them, but I quite like that as it gives you a flavour of the diversity of architecture and styles in the city. One more post from this Nottingham  visit to come next week, until then, have a great weekend.

If you have made it this far, you probably like doors, and you really ought to take a look at the No Facilities blog by Dan Anton who has taken over the hosting of Thursday Doors from Norm 2.0 blog. Links to more doorscursions can be found in the comments section of Dan Anton’s Thursday Doors post.

by Scooj

Thursday Doors 2024 logo

Mrs Scooj’s book club

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‘Our’ turn to host it

book chat and wine consumption

hide in the study

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by Scooj

5942. Dean Land skate park (703)

Zaenone, Dean Lane, Bristol, March 2024
Zaenone, Dean Lane, Bristol, March 2024

My initial irritation with finding this piece – I had come to find something else (I think a piece by Hire) that I hadn’t yet photographed and that had only been on this wall for a few hours – was quickly replaced with the joy of seeing another fine piece from visiting artist Zaenone.

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Zaenone’s pieces can be broadly described as having chunky letters ZAEN, with character bookends, although occasionally he omits the characters. The sumptuous reds of the letters occupy much of the space of the piece and smack you in the face. The strength of the colours is offset and counterbalanced by the two wizard characters augmenting the whole thing perfectly. It is always a pleasure to find Zaenone’s work, even when painted over other artist’s recent work – it is a jungle out there.

5941. M32 roundabout J3 (563)

Hypo, M32 roundabout, Bristol, March 2024
Hypo, M32 roundabout, Bristol, March 2024

I think that Hypo and his friends are particularly partial to this spot on the M32 roundabout, and I say that because many of his pieces have been painted here. This one was painted alongside Hemper and Turoe, two legends of the Bristol graffiti writing scene.

Hypo, M32 roundabout, Bristol, March 2024
Hypo, M32 roundabout, Bristol, March 2024

Hypo hasn’t gone for the symmetry that we often see with his letters, or at least, not as obviously. There are some great colours in the vibrant piece, and some classic drips and spots by way of decoration. I am not fully convinced by the 3D drop shadow, which looks a little conflicted in one or two places. Overall though this is yet another cracker from Hypo.

5940. River Avon (60)

Blimma Blamma, River Avon, Bristol, March 2024
Blimma Blamma, River Avon, Bristol, March 2024

There is an artist in Bristol, who occasionally hits the walls of the city with his curious creations, often in chrome. I am talking about Blimma Blamma, at least I think that is what he is called (he/she doesn’t sign his/her work).

Blimma Blamma, River Avon, Bristol, March 2024
Blimma Blamma, River Avon, Bristol, March 2024

This piece includes some letters, which I can’t make out and a character,, customarily wrapped up in clothes with only his face poking through. There is something endearing about the characters and mysterious about the work, which leaves one guessing what the story is. I think I need to do a little more research on the enigmatic Blimma Blamma.