6932. Greenbank (158)

Normally, when Haka paints one of his graffiti writing/character combination pieces, I recognise the character from a children’s picture book. This time Haka has stumped me – I am not familiar with any books containing a lizard, and can’t tell you too much more about it.

Some classic HAKA letters sandwich the lizard, although I note that only the right-hand side has been decorated with stars. I wonder if that is an omission, or whether it is the lizard that has emitted the stars from its claw. The lovely piece was difficult to photograph on such a sunny afternoon, something that has been a constant problem during our glorious spring.

6931. Purdown (89)

Mr Penfold, Purdown, Bristol, May 2025
Mr Penfold, Purdown, Bristol, May 2025

Only a few days ago I posted a piece by Mr Penfold, a collaboration with Mul that was at least a year old, and now I present a contemporary piece by the artist containing the same endearing character, that has a passing resemblance to Disney’s Pluto.

Mr Penfold, Purdown, Bristol, May 2025
Mr Penfold, Purdown, Bristol, May 2025

I love it when artists who make a living from their commissions and studio designs and illustrations, take a little bit of time out and decorate our streets. It feels like they are doing it for love and joy rather than for money, and there is something about that that is a refreshing break from the avaricious world that we live in. Thank you Mr Penfold for brightening up my day.

6930. M32 roundabout (680)

Lupa, M32 roundabout, Bristol, April 2025
Lupa, M32 roundabout, Bristol, April 2025

I’ve said it before and I will say it again, there is an authenticity I really like about Lupa’s work. Her modest pieces stick to her general formula, and her letters are unpretentious and fun.

Lupa, M32 roundabout, Bristol, April 2025
Lupa, M32 roundabout, Bristol, April 2025

In this piece she has pushed herself to incorporate an intricate grey and white box background pattern which must have taken ages to do. It has worked really well and raise the interest level in the piece considerably. Her letters are nicely filled with a combination of colours that are easy on the eye. A very nice piece of graffiti writing from Lupa.

Legacy

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I’ve an olive tree

a gift from my dead father

I’ll pass it on too

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by Scooj

Arsenal 1 – Barcelona 0

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Ladies’ silverware

new champions of Europe

come on you gunners

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by Scooj

6929. St Werburghs tunnel (497)

Bean, St Werburghs, Bristol, May 2025
Bean, St Werburghs, Bristol, May 2025

I often comment about artists who paint in a particular style, and ask myself whether they could do something completely different, marking them out as a versatile artist. Well, Bean has gone the full mile with this portrait piece that couldn’t be further removed from his usual cartoon characters.

Bean, St Werburghs, Bristol, May 2025
Bean, St Werburghs, Bristol, May 2025

I have to say I was quite flabbergasted when I saw this, and admire Bean even more than I did before. I knew he was clearly very talented, but this portrait takes my view of him to another level. I hope he will be painting in Bristol more over the Summer months, and will wait to see what other hidden talents he has in his locker.

6928. Brunel Way (314)

Sait Bare, Brunel Way, Bristol, May 2025
Sait Bare, Brunel Way, Bristol, May 2025

I have to be a little brief this morning. I am staying with family, and I think breakfast is ready…

I have noticed that Sait Bare likes to paint in this area by the river, and would guess that he probably lives nearby.

Sait Bare, Brunel Way, Bristol, May 2025
Sait Bare, Brunel Way, Bristol, May 2025

Perhaps the most notable thing about this lovely piece is the colour selection, which reminds me of a stick of rhubarb, and once seen that way, it can’t be unseen. The letters SAIT are nicely filled in the base colours and liberally decorated with colour- matched dots. The whole thing is nicely rounded off with a black and white stripy drop shadow. An attractive piece of graffiti writing.

Into the swing of it

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Another party

the gift that keeps on giving

Ma’s 91st year

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by Scooj

  • I ask ya… how many parties does an old lady need?

6927. Dean Lane skate park (832)

Andy Council, Dean Lane, Bristol, May 2025
Andy Council, Dean Lane, Bristol, May 2025

Andy Council has painted this exact spot a number of times, and I can only think that the shape and size of the wall suits his pieces really well. I had to make a return visit, because I arrived only moments after he had completed the piece, but there was a dirty great big shadow running right through the middle of the piece. Obviously, I managed to get some better pictures the second time.

Andy Council, Dean Lane, Bristol, May 2025
Andy Council, Dean Lane, Bristol, May 2025

The creature looks like a cross between a dinosaur and the Alien creature from the film series. It is, as you’d expect, beautifully crafted from a load of component parts that come together beautifully to make the whole. The writing to the left ‘Rising Trichomes’ I think might be a reference to cannabis buds, and not, as I first thought, the dinosaur species name, haha. A fine piece from Andy Council.

6926. Peel Street Green (41)

3Dom, Peel Street Green, Bristol, May 2025
3Dom, Peel Street Green, Bristol, May 2025

Ordinarily, I would expect a 3Dom piece to stick around for a month or two at least, but this wonderful piece only lasted a couple of weeks, which is a shame, but at least it was painted over with a decent piece, and it wasn’t tagged or bombed.

3Dom, Peel Street Green, Bristol, May 2025
3Dom, Peel Street Green, Bristol, May 2025

There is always a great deal of symbolism in 3Dom’s work, and here is a large eye character bearing the heavy weight of a skull. There is so much more going on here than simply the idea. The colour selections, light cast, shadows and perspectives are all impeccably presented and sets a bar for character artists across the land. You might spot a yellow Mr Bloopy in the background too.