7489. St Werburghs tunnel (572)

Daz Cat, St Werburghs, Bristol, January 2026
Daz Cat, St Werburghs, Bristol, January 2026

Daz Cat has painted another one of his tall ‘sentinel’ pieces guarding the entrance to St Werburghs tunnel. In this case, it is a rather lovely dog holding a toolbox that seems to be full of plants and spray cans.

Daz Cat, St Werburghs, Bristol, January 2026
Daz Cat, St Werburghs, Bristol, January 2026

The contents of the dog’s box might be a commentary on the people often seen in and around the tunnel, including, obviously graffiti and street artists and allotmenteers who have a selection of plots nearby. I may have missed the mark, but that is what this fine piece says to me. Great work from Daz Cat (dog).

A dog’s life

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When I work you sleep

when I am sleeping you sleep

other times you eat

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by Scooj

Guy Fawkes

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As we remember

the rumbled Gunpowder Plot

spare thoughts for the dog

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by Scooj

Hirsute

Cocker Spaniel, pre-haircut, Bristol, October 2025
Cocker Spaniel, pre-haircut, Bristol, October 2025

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It has been too long

grim groomers will grapple locks

a weight off our backs

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by Scooj

7134. L Dub (78)

DFC 1848, L Dub, Bristol, July 2025
DFC 1848, L Dub, Bristol, July 2025

I like character artists who create new ideas and scenes, and DFC 1848 has been spending much of the summer introducing us to a raft of fun cartoon animals to enjoy. This humorous piece demonstrates his willingness to look at new things and constantly evolve.

DFC 1848, L Dub, Bristol, July 2025
DFC 1848, L Dub, Bristol, July 2025

Two dogs need to ‘water’ the fire hydrant. One is freely relieving himself, while the other crosses his legs, waiting for his turn. As a dog owner, this piece appeals to me, although my dog never seems to cross his legs, he’ll just pee on twenty different tufts or objects every time we go on a walk – even if he’s run out, he’ll still squeeze out another drop. Some nice DFC letters and DFC on the hydrant leave us in no doubt about the artist.

One meter square veg plot

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A productive patch

becomes a favourite haunt

for an errant dog

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by Scooj

7006. St Werburghs tunnel (510)

The Last One, St Werburghs, Bristol, June 2025
The Last One, St Werburghs, Bristol, June 2025

Such is Wispa’s popularity that when she celebrated her birthday with a paint jam in St Werburghs tunnel, it drew several artists from out of town, who might not have otherwise painted here. One of those artists, who is, in my view, one of the best combination (writing/character) artists I have seen, is The Last One.

The Last One, St Werburghs, Bristol, June 2025
The Last One, St Werburghs, Bristol, June 2025

The Last One has painted a few times in Bristol, but it is a rarity, so to have this magnificent piece taking pride of place in the tunnel is a privilege. Usually The Last One’s letters spell ZFG, but in this instance I think they might spell WISP – although I might be imagining things. The character is exceptional, painted with exaggerated features and incredible detail. The whole thing is as sharp as you’ll ever see, demonstrating great skill and complete mastery of the can. Bravo! A brilliant piece.

6919. East Street

Mr Penfold and Mul, East Street, Bristol, April 2025
Mr Penfold and Mul, East Street, Bristol, April 2025

This is a recent picture of a piece that I think was painted during Upfest last year, when Mul was visiting and dropped a few pieces about town. Here he has teamed up with Mr Penfold to create a fun and colourful collaboration.

Mr Penfold and Mul, East Street, Bristol, April 2025
Mr Penfold and Mul, East Street, Bristol, April 2025

Mul is known for his heart characters with legs and an eye. I’m not sure where Mul calls home, but occasional visits to Bristol are always very welcome. Mr Penfold is perhaps more commonly associated with his abstract commissions on shopfronts, but he intermittently produces these wonderful cartoon characters, presumably for fun. A tidy collaboration.

Story updated

Three little pigs, St Werburghs City Farm, Bristol, April 2025
Three little pigs, St Werburghs City Farm, Bristol, April 2025

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Three little piggies

curious to find out more

the dog sniffs the air…

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by Scooj

  • we have no wolves.

6619. Cumberland Basin

Sam Brentall, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, December 2024
Sam Brentnall, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, December 2024

The Christmas break continues to be ultra-busy so I am rushing today’s posts a little. Normal service will resume in a few days. This piece, by Sam Brentnall is a wonderfully uncomplicated cartoon character dog holding a chicken, and whoever not?

Sam Brentall, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, December 2024
Sam Brentnall, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, December 2024

I have only posted one of Sam Brentnall’s pieces before, which was up at Purdown, so coming across this one in the Cumberland Basin was a very pleasant surprise. His work really justifies the phrase ‘less is more’ and what I mean by that is the simplicity of the scene tells a story without overindulgent elaboration. I would definitely like to see more of Sam Brentnall’s work on the streets… perhaps in 2025.