Tag: Column

7612. M32 roundabout J2 (20)

John D'oh, M32 roundabout J2, Bristol, April 2026
John D’oh, M32 roundabout J2, Bristol, April 2026

I expect that Popeye will be a familiar character for many, although post-millennial cohorts are unlikely to identify strongly or even at all with the iconic character. Certainly, John D’oh provides an indication of his likely age with this characterful stencil underneath the M32 motorway.

John D'oh, M32 roundabout J2, Bristol, April 2026
John D’oh, M32 roundabout J2, Bristol, April 2026

John D’oh skilfully blends the Popeye character with contemporary politics making a link between spinach greens and the Green Party, with the words ‘Eat green, vote green’. This is a particularly salient message with the upcoming local elections next month in which the Greens are expected to do rather well, picking up disaffected left of centre voters.

7606. M32 roundabout J2 (19)

John D'oh, M32 roundabout J2, Bristol, March 2026
John D’oh, M32 roundabout J2, Bristol, March 2026

Another piece (and there are so many more to come) from John D’oh’s under-motorway gallery. This is a humorous piece, which leans into smutty, which I guess is all part of the edginess of street art.

John D'oh, M32 roundabout J2, Bristol, March 2026
John D’oh, M32 roundabout J2, Bristol, March 2026

The fine stencil of a young woman is accompanied by the words “Things not to say on Valentine’s day: You might not be my happy ever after, but you could be my happy ending?”. On a picky point, the second half of the sentence doesn’t read as a question, and I think that the ‘you’ and the ‘could’ are the wrong way round. The piece has the potential to cause offence, although I think the emphasis is on humour. Not one of his best ideas, but nonetheless part of his varied portfolio.

7597. M32 roundabout J2 (18)

Creamylines, M32 roundabout J2, Bristol, March 2026

Not too long ago, Creamylines got busy painting birds on columns under the M32. I don’t quite know if this was a practice session or a takeover bit. Whatever the motivation, he has occupied about a dozen or more columns with his long-necked bird portraits.

Creamylines, M32 roundabout J2, Bristol, March 2026
Creamylines, M32 roundabout J2, Bristol, March 2026

Of course, I could have photographed every column, and filled this post with birds, but instead have chosen one or two as I think you get the idea. I am really enjoying watching on as Creamylines expands his portfolio and his presence in Bristol.

Creamylines, M32 roundabout J2, Bristol, March 2026
Creamylines, M32 roundabout J2, Bristol, March 2026

7593. Brunel Way (355)

Maybe, Brunel Way, Bristol, April 2026

Back in his favourite spot, Maybe has started painting his unique dreamy pieces once again after a lengthy break. I haven’t quite worked out his technique in full yet, but he makes good use of stencils to pick out some clear distinctions between different elements of his pieces.

Maybe, Brunel Way, Bristol, April 2026

This one features one of his favoured motifs, that of a silhouette face with pursed lips. He has selected some lovely colours, and blended the colour transitions really well. It is so good to see him out and about painting again.

7591. Brunel Way (354)

Jee See, Brunel Way, Bristol, March 2026

Jee See’s work may not be to everyone’s taste, but I have a real soft spot for its authenticity and the way it represents so much of what grassroots street/graffiti art is all about in Bristol. This column piece plays host to one of his signature ‘seismic’ pieces.

Jee See, Brunel Way, Bristol, March 2026

The chunky letters form a deep-set block draped down the column. The chrome letters take on an interesting reflective look, picking up on various tints from the light beyond the flyover. Jee See doesn’t paint all that much these days, so I like to post his work when I find it.

7589. M32 roundabout J2 (17)

John D'oh, M32 roundabout J2, Bristol, March 2026
John D’oh, M32 roundabout J2, Bristol, March 2026

Another wonderful stencil piece from John D’oh’s outdoor gallery underneath the M32. There is no annotation, just an image of a woman speaking into a megaphone, from which flowers are cascading.

John D'oh, M32 roundabout J2, Bristol, March 2026
John D’oh, M32 roundabout J2, Bristol, March 2026

The piece tells a story which I guess is open to interpretation. I think it speaks of protest and peace, a little bit like Banksy’s famous ‘flower thrower’. The piece is beautifully presented, simple and thought-provoking. Good to see.

7585. M32 Spot (221)

3Dom, M32 Spot, Bristol, February 2026
3Dom, M32 Spot, Bristol, February 2026

When you have reached the heady heights of being at the top of your game, in the way that 3Dom is, it must be quite difficult to find new and exciting ideas to keep things fresh. With his new series of ‘street elves’ 3Dom has managed just that and given himself a whole new project to enjoy alongside all of his other outstanding work.

3Dom, M32 Spot, Bristol, February 2026
3Dom, M32 Spot, Bristol, February 2026

This piece isn’t signed, but I have spotted another similar piece which is, so I am pretty certain it is by 3Dom. The ‘elf’ is built up with several different colourful components or blocks that come together to create a whole portrait extended up the column. Attractive and nicely symmetrical. Watch this space for more.

7576. Brunel Way (353)

Creamylines, Brunel Way, Bristol, March 2026
Creamylines, Brunel Way, Bristol, March 2026

As pieces go, this one by Creamylines, is on the small side. It is painted on a column under Brunel Way, but even at this size it packs quite a punch. 2026 has definitely been a bumper year so far from Creamylines, who appears to have come out of his shell a bit, and is painting new character pieces as well as his ‘stained-glass’ effect pieces like this one in more places around the city.

Creamylines, Brunel Way, Bristol, March 2026
Creamylines, Brunel Way, Bristol, March 2026

Everything that is fun about Creamylines’ work is crammed into this small space; the sun, the birds, figures, hills, trees and eyes. It is all here squished together into a coherent landscape. Such wonderful and uplifting work.

7571. M32 roundabout J2 (16)

John D'oh, M32 roundabout J2, Bristol, March 2026
John D’oh, M32 roundabout J2, Bristol, March 2026

Another column piece from the John D’oh gallery of stencils underneath the M32. The artist has certainly made himself at home here, and I note from his Instagram account that he has been busy down there again recently.

John D'oh, M32 roundabout J2, Bristol, March 2026
John D’oh, M32 roundabout J2, Bristol, March 2026

This simple piece features a rather stereotyped curvaceous woman holding a book and tilting her glasses. The caption says ‘love is like street art, sometimes it doesn’t last long’, which I guess can be true, there is also an additional view that might take the position ‘love is like street art, sometimes it lasts forever’. Yet more to come from this rich seam of  John D’oh gold.

7560. Cumberland Basin

Peggy, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, March 2026
Peggy, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, March 2026

I have been aware of this lovely column piece by Peggy for some time, but simply haven’t been able to stop in the right place to be able to photograph it. I managed to do so on an extended walk a week or two back when I had a day off from work.

Peggy, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, March 2026
Peggy, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, March 2026

This superb floral design stands out brilliantly on the turquoise column, and is most striking. Peggy, who is a tattooist by profession, creates these pieces that are really quite unlike any other artwork we see in Bristol. Each one is quite different from the last, but stylistically consistent. It is good to see her work, especially as she doesn’t paint all that often.