This England

Mendip National Nature Reserve, view of Somerset, October 2023
Mendip National Nature Reserve, view of Somerset, October 2023

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Vast autumn storm clouds

dragging moisture from the sea

wet and waterlogged

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by Scooj

Mendip Hills

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Glastonbury Tor

beyond Somerset Levels

dark rain bearing clouds

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by Scooj

4031. City Road (10)

Recently, at the top end of City Road, there has been a whole bunch of new painting going on for the launch of Stoked Food, an ethical food outlet in Stokes Croft. Among the wonderful fresh new pieces is this quirky piece from one of my favourite artists, Maesyhook.

Maesyhook, City Road, Bristol, October 2021
Maesyhook, City Road, Bristol, October 2021

Perhaps better known for her Kawaii style, this is something altogether a little more surreal from Maesyhook. The portrait, in black and white, looking like a giant stencil, is overshadowed by a large cloud with an eye and shedding pink raindrops and fork lightening. The purple heart choker just adds an element of interest. Unusual, quirky and fun.

3157. St Werburghs tunnel (184)

I said that I would be posting more from CD.TC and I am true to my word. This is a recent piece from the farm end of St Werburghs tunnel. I can’t be sure how prolific the artist normally is, but during the latter part of this summer he has certainly managed to get out and paint walls a few times.

CD.TC, St Werburghs, Bristol, August 2020
CD.TC, St Werburghs, Bristol, August 2020

This is a rather fun blue character in a kind of cartoon style. I am not sure what it represents, if anything, but the white streak of smoke/condensation from his hand to form a cloud seems to be symbolic of something. Nice tidy, clean lines and some great decorative fills make this a worthy addition to the free gallery of art in the tunnel. Still more to come from the artist.

Looking

 

Young men, gaze upwards

I too turn and look with them;

a mackerel sky.

 

by Scooj

Super moon

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The persistent moon

of Westminster’s clock face mocks

urban cloud cover. 

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by Scooj

Love Earth

 

That moment when you

rise above the clouds and the

wonder is revealed

 

by Scooj