Graffiti – Page 16 – Natural adventures

7753. Stapleton Road

Avem808, Stapleton Road, Bristol, June 2026

Avem808 only really came under my radar about a year ago, and since then his work has transformed somewhat and at an incredible pace. I think that he has a bit of time on his hands at the moment, which is why he is able to get out and paint quite frequently.

His intricate writing has given way a little to the creation of busy and detailed combination pieces, crawling with characters. Here, his letters in red and pink, which I assume spell out AVEM, are joined by a fez-wearing camel, and a raft of other crazy characters. There is a lot going on in this piece and an awful lot to look at, it is almost overwhelming, but worth dwelling on it for a while to see all the little stories unfold in front of you.

7752. St Werburghs tunnel (585)

Minto has been smashing it so far this year, and with this piece in St Werburghs, which I believe was part of a birthday paint jam for Donz, he has taken it all to a new level. This is probably my favourite Minto piece so far.

Everything about this piece feels perfect. The colour selection of pinks and reds set on the white background is outstanding. The overall design of the MINTO letters is in complete harmony with the colour scheme and space on the wall. Sometimes Minto’s work can be a bit busy, but here he has managed to present detail together with complete clarity and precision. A stunning piece of graffiti writing.

7751. M32 Cycle path (312)

John D'oh, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, June 2026 — John D’oh, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, June 2026

With a playful variation on one of John D’oh’s sayings, this piece reminds us that ‘life is like ice cream, enjoy it before it melts away’. Advice I have not always been very good at heeding, spending too much of my time dwelling in the past or the future, and forgetting to enjoy the moment.

In this great column stencil piece, we see a youth in a hoodie enjoying a ’99’ while a gull above plans its angle of attach. This is a rather more accurate street scene than many might believe. Gulls (although many species are protected under law), can be a real pest, and frequently raid holidaymakers’ ice creams or fish and chips while wandering along a promenade. Fun stuff from John D’oh.

I am Ian

A gallery of superb character street art by Bristol artist I am Ian.

Instagram: @iam.ian.m

All photographs by Scooj

I am Ian, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, June 2026

I am Ian, Dean Lane, Bristol, January 2025

I Am Ian, M32 roundabout, Bristol, August 2024

Kid Crayon and I Am Ian, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, July 2024

I am Ian, M32 roundabout, Bristol, June 2024

I Am Ian, M32 roundabout, Bristol, April 2023

I Am Ian, M32 Spot, Bristol, October 2020

Kid Crayon and I Am Ian, M32 Spot, Bristol, October 2020

I am Ian and Kid Crayon, M32 roundabout, Bristol, July 2020

I Am Ian, St Werburghs, Bristol, January 2020

Kid Crayon and I Am Ian, St Werburghs, Bristol, January 2020

7750. Peel Street Green (64)

Sub, Peel Street Green, Bristol, June 2026

Sub is one of the more prolific writers in Bristol, and hardly a day goes by when I don’t see one of his pieces somewhere around the city. This is a reasonably recent one from the long wall at Peel Street Green.

There is a rather nice steely quality to the fill in these SUB letters and the letter surface has a bit of an iridescent sheen, reminiscent of a Pigeon’s breast feathers. Sub has played a little with the letter designs which are veering a little towards a calligraphy script. Nice piece from a hard worker.

7749. Sparke Evans Park (155)

Conrico, Sparke Evans Park, Bristol, June 2026

Conrico has had an exceptional few months, and even managed to secure a wall at Upfest 2026, something that I know he had been eager to achieve. His style of painting with ‘brush strokes’ using spray cans gives a unique look to his work and in particular his portraits.

Sandwiched between Werm and Kool Hand, this portrait piece features a woman taking a photograph of Kool Hand’s piece. I do like it when street art interacts in this way. The woman is beautifully presented and like many in his portraits has dyed hair. She casts a curious shadow which lifts her away from the wall. Lovely stuff from Conrico.

7748. Sparke Evans Park (154)

Corupt, Sparke Evans Park, Bristol, June 2026

Ooof! This is a belter from Corupt. Every once in a while you can find a piece and simply think ‘my work is done today’ that is how I felt when I saw this beauty. I don’t know exactly what it is that makes one piece more special than another, but for me this one has it.

Using his STICK letters, Corupt (whose proper name is more likely BS3 – but I have always used Corupt) has crafted so many varied and intricate fills in his letters, but has managed to a buzz without it feeling fussy or pretentious. I love the little star character at the top, which is the tittle of the ‘i’. Set on a gorgeous stormy background too. This is classy graffiti writing.

7747. M32 Cycle path (311)

A recent paint jam alongside the M32 had a rather unusual Central American theme the likes of which we don’t often see in Bristol, perhaps for obvious reasons. This colourful character piece by I am Ian features a gun-toting ‘Mexican’ bandit.

The character, complete with sombrero and poncho, is a little bit stereotyped, which is not surprising as much of our understanding of such things is via the consumption of spaghetti westerns of the late 20th century. There is some great perspective in this piece, and I rather like the desert background including several cacti. More from this adventurous paint jam to come.

7746. Ashton Gate Terrace – Upfest 2026 (30)

Hazard, Upfest 2026, Ashton Gate Terrace, Bristol, May 2026

Hazard is a darling of Bristol street art, and although she no longer lives in the city, she returns often enough is very fondly and highly regarded by all in the local street art scene. From humble beginnings she has risen to extraordinary highs in her work.

This Upfest piece is, by her standards these days is probably on the smaller side of things as she now paints some enormous commissions all over the country and beyond. In this portrait piece she blends her portrait work with her skilfully crafted and beautiful flowers.

Hazard’s style is developing all the time and these pixelated images seem to work extremely well, providing some abstract artwork, creating interest and something different. Hazard has a great command of colours and the rich and sumptuous colours in this piece absolutely stand out. Another fine Upfest piece from Hazard.

7745. Greenway Bush Lane – Upfest 2026 (29)

My Dog Sighs, Upfest 2026, Greenway Bush Lane, Bristol, May 2026

An unusual and rather grotesque piece by My Dog Sighs at this year’s Upfest, one of two very different offerings by the artist. I don’t think I have ever seen something similar to this by My Dog Sighs, and it is a departure from some of his staples, although the eye is very much a part of his repertoire.

My Dog Sighs has managed to use the space perfectly to present his ugly and distorted monster face. The mouth is perfectly placed over the door, consuming all that enter here, and there are dropped eyes either side of it. The eye on the right is a window of the building, but looks like an integral and deliberate part of the character piece.

Stretched green skin with stitches and warts add to the overall creepiness of this character piece. The signature eye is what gives this away as an MDS piece, in which you can see a reflection of the viewer and a wall and tree behind. Such incredible detail everywhere you look. Utterly outstanding in every aspect.

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