5382. Dean Lane skate park (623)

Dibz, VZA and Fade, Dean Lane, Bristol, May 2023
Dibz, VZA and Fade, Dean Lane, Bristol, May 2023

So far this summer, there have been some magnificent collaborations, occupying large walls, some from the NTS crew, but others that appear to have been stimulated by the return of Fade to Bristol. Fade is clearly an artist who enjoys collaborating. This outstanding wall is by Dibz, VZA (Veeez) and Fade.

Dibz, Dean Lane, Bristol, May 2023
Dibz, Dean Lane, Bristol, May 2023

Dibz and Fade have done that thing where they write each other’s name, which, for anyone unfamiliar with their styles could be confusing. Even when writing letters other than DIBZ, Dibz’ style and sharp finish gives him away every time, no signature required. I like the subtle colour transition in the letter fill from blue to red scanning left to right.

VZA, Dean Lane, Bristol, May 2023
VZA, Dean Lane, Bristol, May 2023

The centrepiece is by VZA and features an incredible lay sharp and vibrant alien character that is simply constructed and beautifully executed, making it very easy on the eye. The bright colours make it very difficult to ignore, and it rather steals the show in this collaboration.

Fade, Dean Lane, Bristol, May 2023
Fade, Dean Lane, Bristol, May 2023

To the right, Fade has written DIBZ in colours and a letter style that remind me a little of Scooby Doo, don’t ask me why. Fade seems to enjoy painting characters and backgrounds almost as much as letters, and here he has included some lovely rolling hills and a couple of trees, which he is adding the finishing touches to.

We are spoilt in Bristol to be able to see so many extraordinary and ephemeral pieces of art, and part of the purpose of this blog is to record and share these amazing works for a wider audience that they surely deserve.

5381. St Werburghs tunnel (373)

Mr Crawls, St Werburghs, Bristol, May 2023
Mr Crawls, St Werburghs, Bristol, May 2023

This is the second piece I have published by Mr Crawls, and as I said in the last post, he tends to paint the same ‘mega tag’ each time he paints. The cartoon-style bird, looking slightly worse for wear, is difficult to identify and in my own mind I have it down as a gull of some kind, but it might simply be a generic bird. This one is actually a parrot.

Mr Crawls, St Werburghs, Bristol, May 2023
Mr Crawls, St Werburghs, Bristol, May 2023

In this version, the Parrot is once again wearing a bucket/tourist hat, but a slightly different style. It is with the hat design that Mr Crawls has most scope for varying the piece and making it distinct from other versions. There re several more gulls in my archive, but I think I will need to collect them together into a single post, in the same way that I have done for Asre, Bogat and Klashwhensober.

At the station

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Immersed in birdsong

I’m awash with happiness

cleansed for a new day

.

by Scooj

George

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Friend to my sister

your battle is now over

may you rest in peace

.

by Scooj

5380. River Avon (46)

Mote, River Avon, Bristol, July 2023
Mote, River Avon, Bristol, July 2023

It is difficult to make it through a week without coming across something wild and wonderful from Mote. Not only is he becoming one of Bristol’s most prolific artists, but he is also improving and pushing his boundaries with incredible pace, and I am thoroughly enjoying the journey he is taking us on.

Mote, River Avon, Bristol, July 2023
Mote, River Avon, Bristol, July 2023

This magnificent bird beast is on the larger side for a Mote creation, but fills the space really well. The face and beak are picked out in red and pink colours, separating them from the rest of the head, in shades of blue and green. The monster has three eyes, each decorated with Mote’s unique take on pupil representation. The decorations are interesting and eradicate any danger of too much solid fill space. This is an attractive piece that adds to the artist’s growing and improving portfolio. Time to see him at a festival or two?

5379. Brunel Way (218)

Unknown Artist, Brunel Way, Bristol, July 2023
Unknown Artist, Brunel Way, Bristol, July 2023

I don’t often post pieces by unknown artists on Natural Adventures, but when I do, it is in the hope that perhaps I might find out in due course and be able to update the post. Some pieces are too good or unusual to ignore, and this stunning fish piece on the floor at the southern end of Brunel Way is both.

Unknown Artist, Brunel Way, Bristol, July 2023
Unknown Artist, Brunel Way, Bristol, July 2023

The fish, which looks like a koi carp, has been painted in subtle shades, and almost looks like a pastel colouring. I am not sure what materials were used to paint it, but it doesn’t look like spray paint, more likely brush painted with poster paints or acrylics. Anatomically, the fish is pretty sound, but it is the graceful flow that is captured so well in this piece. Definitely something a little different to the usual fare on Natural Adventures. I will update this post if I find out anything more on the artist.

Wxttsart

A gallery of superb graffiti writing from Wxttsart, a.k.a. whatsxmilk. Writing the word MILK in a cross-over of anti-style and calligraffiti.

Instagram: @whatsxmilk

Wxttsart, St Werburghs, Bristol, May 2023
Wxttsart, St Werburghs, Bristol, May 2023

Wxttsart, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, March 2023
Wxttsart, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, March 2023

Wxttsart, L Dub, Bristol, February 2023
Wxttsart, L Dub, Bristol, February 2023

Wxttsart, St Werburghs, Bristol, November 2022
Wxttsart, St Werburghs, Bristol, November 2022

Wxttsart, Greenbank, Bristol, October 2022
Wxttsart, Greenbank, Bristol, October 2022

Wxttsart, Peel Street Green, Bristol, October 2022
Wxttsart, Peel Street Green, Bristol, October 2022

Wxttsart, L Dub, Bristol, April 2022
Wxttsart, L Dub, Bristol, April 2022

Wxttsart, Greenbank, Bristol, March 2022
Wxttsart, Greenbank, Bristol, March 2022

Wxttsart, Brunel Way, Bristol, March 2022
Wxttsart, Brunel Way, Bristol, March 2022

Wxttsart, Albert Park Place, Bristol, January 2022
Wxttsart, Albert Park Place, Bristol, January 2022

Spotted longhorn beetle

Spotted longhorn beetle, Kings Weston, Bristol, July 2023

.

The slightest movement

among white woodland florets

drew my attention

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by Scooj

5378. M32 roundabout J3 (495)

Tasha Bee, M32 roundabout, Bristol, July 2023
Tasha Bee, M32 roundabout, Bristol, July 2023

Oh! how I have missed Tasha Bee’s work in recent years! She has had a long lay-off while concentrating on her Pot Heads pottery business. At last she has found a moment to paint one of her extraordinary portraits and there is no question that she hasn’t lost her touch in the slightest, carrying on exactly where she left off.

Tasha Bee, M32 roundabout, Bristol, July 2023
Tasha Bee, M32 roundabout, Bristol, July 2023

I hope that this isn’t a one-off and represents a return to Bristol’s walls, because she has been sorely missed. The subject of the portrait has a serene expression, a trademark of Tasha Bee’s work, and has flowers in her hair. Perfectly executed and modestly hidden away behind a bush, this piece is a thing of beauty. Bravo!

5377. Gloucester Road

Alex Lucas, Gloucester Road, Bristol, July 2023
Alex Lucas, Gloucester Road, Bristol, July 2023

I have attempted to photograph this sumptuous piece by Alex Lucas several times, but always there were huge shadows cast across it. At last, a fortnight ago I managed to capture it in all its glory, and with a magnificent blue sky behind. Alex Lucas truly provides a special USP for Bristol with her nature-inspired designs and illustrations that she transposes onto walls so seamlessly, and which are present all around the city.

Alex Lucas, Gloucester Road, Bristol, July 2023
Alex Lucas, Gloucester Road, Bristol, July 2023

Painted above a flower shop, this stunning mural featuring what look like chrysanthemums, fuchsias and an iris is full of rich detail. A finch of some kind is hiding within the glorious floral display adding further interest. So full is the piece that you barely notice the two windows taking up a significant amount of space on the ‘canvass’. A rare beauty in this part of Gloucester Road.