Bristol – Page 11 – Natural adventures

7280. St Werburghs tunnel (537)

Zake, St Werburghs, Bristol, October 2025

This puffy-faced character piece is by Zake, painted in celebration of Kool Hand’s birthday, although officially his birthday was a month earlier. It seems almost impossible to exaggerate the features in a Zake piece, but he has managed to do it here, with the result that it is all a little but disturbing, the cheeks in particular.

As I have explained many times when writing about Zake’s work, he creates so much depth in his work by playing very skilfully with light and shade, using up lighting and down lighting to cast shadows and to emphasise features. Clever work from a quiet and unassuming artist.

7279. Leonard Lane (52)

Alex Arnell, Leonard Lane, Bristol, October 2025

Boo! This is another slightly unhinged character piece by Alex Arnell in Leonard Lane. This time he has gone for a door at the north end of the narrow lane, which door lovers among you might see again some time in the distant future as part of a street art Thursday Doors selection.

The ghoulish creation is actually a political commentary piece which says ‘no red swastikas here’ meaning (I think) that St George crosses that have been appropriated to represent nationalism and racism are not welcome here, and he is in my view right. There is more than simply the character to admire in this piece, he is set alongside a road with a car, headlights shining, advancing towards a mini roundabout. It is these white mini roundabouts that have been painted with red crosses through them in a wave of ‘patriotism’ that has been sweeping the country. Unfortunate and rather sad that our tolerant nation resorts to this kind of posturing. Great piece from Alex Arnell. It is interesting that at the other end of the tunnel, a beacon of tolerance adorns the column of a building opposite.

7278. St Werburghs tunnel (536)

Mr Klue, St Werburghs, Bristol, October 2025

Mr Klue can confuse me from time to time; his abstract pieces all have such a strong ‘brand’ feel to them, and he loves to paint the same spots in St Werburghs tunnel, that I can sometimes forget whether I have photographed or written about particular pieces. I could have sworn that I had photographed this piece some time ago, but it appears not.

I spoke to somebody in the tunnel a little while back, and they were most complimentary about Mr Klue’s work, and especially about the tone and lightness of touch of his paint. I agreed, and then pointed out that you could make out the letters KLUE if you looked carefully. He thanked me and went on his way. There is indeed a lightness of touch in this piece and a couple of decent scrolls to boot. Always good work from Mr Klue.

7277. Dean Lane skate park (882)

J9449j, Dean Lane, Bristol, October 2025

There are some street artists who simply don’t appear to want to be followed, or at least that is how it seems, and it might be for a number of legitimate reasons. The first time I managed to pin down a name for this artist, he called himself j9449j on Instagram, followed by @Dr3amc0re94 and @all_4_n0thing, and now I can’t find him at all. My protocol for attributing artwork to artists who constantly change their names is to go with the first name I used for them, other examples include Slim Pickings (TES) and Biers (WD40).

The design of this piece and the colour palette are exquisite, with the chrome and bronze working perfectly with the black, white and turquoise. The abstract design carries, as always, a reflection of natural elements, such as leaves and grass, a feature of j9449j’s work. An attractive piece that is easy on the eye.

7276. Horfield skate park (15)

Daz Cat, Horfield skate park, Bristol, October 2025

I don’t visit Horfield skate park all that often, maybe two or three times a year, as turnover tends to be very slow there, but there can sometimes be one or two surprises, and amongst them on my last visit was this beauty from Daz Cat.

This double portrait piece featuring a fusion of Daz Cat’s cat and human forms is a feast for the eyes. The female on the left is more human (in spite of the blue skin) and the male on the right, more cat-like. Together they make a nice pair and demonstrate Daz Cat’s continual improvement.

Eleven, eleven, eleven

Stop the clocks again

we remember and reflect

courage and duty

by Scooj

Marckinetic

A gallery of outstanding cosmic abstract graffiti writing from Marckinetic.

Instagram: @marckinetic

All photographs by Scooj

Marckinetic, Frome Side, Bristol, September 2025

Marckinetic, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, May 2024

Marckinetic, Star and Garter, Bristol, April 2024

Kid Krishna and Marckinetic, Star and Garter, Bristol, April 2024

Marckinetic and Kid Krishna, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, April 2024

Marckinetic, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, April 2024

Marckinetic, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, March 2024

Marckinetic and Kid Krishna, M32 roundabout, Bristol, February 2024

Marckinetic, M32 roundabout, Bristol, February 2024

Marckinetic, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, January 2024

Marckinetic, M32 Cycle Path, Bristol, March 2023

Marckinetic, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, March 2023

Marckinetic, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, November 2022

Marckinetic, Greenbank, Bristol, August 2022

Marckinetic, M32 Spot, Bristol, July 2022

Marckinetic, Greenbank, Bristol, May 2022

Marckinetic, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, July 2022

7275. St Werburghs tunnel (535)

Nips and Redeye, St Werburghs, Bristol, October 2025

Although I have posted many pieces by Nips, I think that this is a first on Natural Adventures from Redeye, in spite of having dozens of his pieces in my archive. I perhaps ought to put that right. I believe that the artists might be partners, although they might simply be painting buddies. Redeye, on the right here, tends to write variants of the letters of his name and in this instance has written Ryde – not to be confused in any way with Ryder. His letters here are filled with a concoction of red, yellow and white in lovely patterns and formations, bound by a strong black line.

Nips, St Werburghs, Bristol, October 2025

Nips presents her letters with growing confidence, and this piece is beautifully presented in all aspects. Her strength is in her variety of fills and here she brings together a superb blend of warm and comforting oranges and purples, including some subtle reversed out spots. The drop shadow and white border to enough to define the letters and the little white highlight lines add significant depth. A fine piece from Nips.

7274. Cumberland Basin

Totosoapcity, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, October 2025

By now, regular readers will be getting quite familiar with the distinctive ARS(Z)A letters from Totosoapcity. This is a recent piece from the artist in one of his favoured spots, Cumberland Basin.

The letter shapes of Totosoapcity’s pieces remain broadly the same, so it is the decoration that we can focus on. In this piece, the skilful application of greys provide a metallic look to the piece which jumps out from the wall thanks to the stripy drop shadow. This symmetrical piece is assisted in its regular shape thanks to the indented lines on the wall, which so many writers make use of to keep proportions true. A nice piece.

Ashton Court

Dilapidated

Greville-Smyth family home

closed from public view

by Scooj

Ashton Court is a historic estate located just outside the centre of Bristol, England, spanning over 850 acres of parkland and woodland. Originally dating back to the 11th century, it was home to the Smyth family for more than 400 years before being purchased by the city in the 1950s. The grand Ashton Court Mansion, a Grade I listed building, showcases a mix of architectural styles that reflect centuries of development. Today, the estate is a popular public space known for its sweeping views over Bristol, herds of deer, and extensive walking and cycling trails. It also hosts major events such as the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta and various outdoor festivals, making it a cherished landmark that blends natural beauty, history, and community life.
Despite its grandeur and historical importance, Ashton Court Mansion itself has fallen into a state of disrepair. Much of the building is closed to the public due to structural and maintenance issues, with parts of the interior showing signs of neglect after years of limited funding for restoration. The roof, windows, and stonework all require significant conservation work to prevent further deterioration. Although Bristol City Council and local heritage groups have expressed interest in revitalising the mansion, progress has been slow, leaving this once-elegant home in a sadly dilapidated condition that contrasts sharply with the vibrant life of the surrounding estate.

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