3841. Greenbank (13)

Although it isn’t something that should be too much remarked upon or even overthought, there is a really large contingent of female street artists in Bristol, which probably goes against the stereotype of being the province of young male delinquents (a stereotype that is so misinformed I might add). One of the regular ladies wot paint is Billy, whose colourful murals never disappoint.

Billy, Greenbank, Bristol, July 2021
Billy, Greenbank, Bristol, July 2021

This one on the long wall at Greenbank is particularly beautiful and calming. The message is simple and positive, ‘a nice flower in the park’ and the bold shapes and design a pleasant antidote to wildstyle writing or photorealism. This naive style of street art is equally valid and often very powerful in its simplicity and voice. Lovely work from Billy, once again.

Centaurea

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In sun-baked meadows

sweet purple stars ascending

summer in full swing

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by Scooj

Old faithful

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Rhododendron bush

although leggy and ancient

puts on a great show

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by Scooj

I inherited this rhododendron from the previous owner some 28 years ago and it looked tired and leggy even then. It is in the wrong soil and really shouldn’t even be alive, but every year the flowers just seem to get better. This year is the best show ever.

The circle of life

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Once mighty flowers

felled by cruel winter storms

provide for new shoots

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by Scooj

Unnoticed

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Unnoticed by me

snowdrop carpet past it’s best

my head in the clouds

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by Scooj

3372. Ashton Road

What an absolutely gorgeous piece, and what a lovely way to decorate a corner wall. The work is by Rich T and is exactly the kind of piece that brings light, colour and joy to a grey, dull space. The act of chucking a bit of paint on a wall (albeit extremely skilfully) can raise the spirits of an area.

Rich T, Ashton Road, Bristol, December 2020
Rich T, Ashton Road, Bristol, December 2020

Rich T specialises in these stylised flower pieces and turns out something that looks amazing and so professional (if you know what I mean). He recently collaborated with Mr Penfold, and there would appear to be some influences incorporated into this piece. A stunner and if you should happen to be passing, well worth stopping by and taking a good look.

Pretty

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Home working escape

in the garden a hebe

tells me all is well

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by Scooj 

 

Common hedge nettle

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A cliff-top meadow

keeper of many secrets

Mother Nature’s gifts

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by Scooj

Last show

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For twenty five years

an ever-present bloomer

has staged her last show

 

I planted and nurtured her

and she spoiled me with flowers.

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by Scooj

 

Reasons to be cheerful

 

Blue sky winter day

sleepy crocuses emerge

troubles put on hold

 

by Scooj