Tag: Graffiti

1572. Raleigh Road, Tobacco Factory (12)

Every year in May, Stephen Quick organises a live paint jam at the Tobacco Factory Sunday market and invites along a bunch of friends to paint with him. Somehow I managed to miss it this year, which is a pity, but I did manage to get down eventually to see the results.

Lemak, Raleigh Road, Bristol, June 2018
Lemak, Raleigh Road, Bristol, June 2018

This is a fabulous multi-layered stencil from Lemak who creates these incredible pop-culture pieces. This one is of the legendary Jean-Michel Basquiat whose place in street art history is hugely significant. The crowns around the piece honour the subject as the king. Crowns denote the respect in which a particular artist is held and tend to be reserved for the upper echelons of the street graffiti/art scene.

Lemak, Raleigh Road, Bristol, June 2018
Lemak, Raleigh Road, Bristol, June 2018

It is a while since I last saw a new piece from Lemak (I think he has been busy in his studio) so it was great to see this one. The quality of his work is really out of the top drawer.

1571. M32 roundabout J3 (88)

What a lovely collaboration between two artists that are highly regarded in Bristol, but whose work I don’t often get to see, Ulow and Hemper. The character on the left is by Ulow and is expertly painted. It is impossible not to marvel at the subtle shades he uses and the folds in the material – a sophisticated cartoon style character.

Hemper, M32 roundabout, Bristol, June 2018
Hemper, M32 roundabout, Bristol, June 2018

On the right is a wonderful piece of writing from the master Hemper. I wonder if he needed an extra foot of height on this wall. I have found it hard to find out too much about Hemper, but keep coming across his work from time to time. I have found the best way to find out more about the artists is through a serendipitous meeting while they are at work. This has not yet happened between me and Hemper, although it has with Ulow.

Ulow and Hemper, M32 roundabout, Bristol, June 2018
Ulow and Hemper, M32 roundabout, Bristol, June 2018

1570. The Bearpit (150)

I have been looking forward to Nevla ‘going big’ and hitting The Bearpit … and with this joyful piece he has done both. The first time I saw this piece it was covered, rather unhelpfully, in posters. In an Instagram exchange Nevla informed me that the posters had been removed, so I went back again to get some ‘clean’ pictures of the piece.

Nevla, The Bearpit, Bristol, June 2018
Nevla, The Bearpit, Bristol, June 2018

The whole thing is a bit quirky, but I absolutely love it. An old man in a coat and top hat is not the sort of person you expect to be saying ‘I love you‘, it is strange and thought provoking. I love the other text boxes too ‘it’s unusual‘ and ‘smells nice innit‘ – what on earth is that all about?

Nevla, The Bearpit, Bristol, June 2018
Nevla, The Bearpit, Bristol, June 2018

Nevla’s whole piece in cartoon style is in his typical grayscale shades and nicely highlighted with a red surround. I really do like his work and hope that this piece is a gateway to more exposure and bigger and better walls.

1569. M32 roundabout J3 (87)

I love the sunny spell we have been enjoying in Bristol except for two things. The first is that there is a water supply leak on my allotment and the Council have turned off the mains supply. That means no water, which means no vegetables and I am pretty upset about it. The second thing is the shadows cast by trees and buildings, making street art photography really tiresome at some sites.

This side of the M32 is a case in point and on the day and time I visited, several of the excellent pieces were partially obscured by dappled shade from the trees. Cameras don’t like dappled shade. This burner by Soker was only affected at the far right hand edge.

 

Soker consistently turns out incredible work and this colourful writing continues the trend. There is a lot of detail and care that has gone into this piece. Even if you are not a fan of graffiti writing, it is possible to appreciate the technical quality of work like this.

 

1568. Raleigh Road, Tobacco Factory (11)

I first became aware of Stephen Quick’s work only a few metres from this spot with his fabulous kiss between Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford. To this day I am a big fan of his intricate stencils featuring contemporary stars and icons in familiar poses with a commentary twist.

Stephen Quick, Raleigh Road, Bristol, June 2018
Stephen Quick, Raleigh Road, Bristol, June 2018

This piece, a representation of the damage done to the reputation of Facebook in the light of recent scandals, brilliantly portrays the difficulties facing the company. I don’t know if it is intentional or not, but as if to rub salt into the wound, Quick has added his Twitter and Instagram account details at the bottom of the piece in the corporate colour of Facebook. Hah!

Stephen Quick, Raleigh Road, Bristol, June 2018
Stephen Quick, Raleigh Road, Bristol, June 2018

It is not only the witty content of his work that I am attracted to but it is the brilliant technical approach to his multi-layered pieces that amazes. He posts a lot of videos and pictures of his pieces in production on his website, Splintered Studios, and I thoroughly recommend a visit. All good.

1567. North Street

There is a small wall on North Street that Stewy seems to have made his own. Back in July 2016 he had a fabulous stencil of the great musician Robert Wyatt on this wall, which was a particular favourite of mine, because I like his music.

Stewy, North Street, Bristol, June 2018
Stewy, North Street, Bristol, June 2018

This beautiful stencil, sprayed around the time of last year’s Upfest is a reproduction of a Bristol Pounds five pound note (yes we have our own currency here in Bristol) which depicts a number of Bristol heroes including Isembard Kingdom Brunel, DJ Derek and Robert Wyatt. To get a decent look at it you need to look at it sideways.

1566. St Werburghs tunnel (25)

In a lovely sunny spot at the southern end of the tunnel in St Werburghs, this recent character by Silent Hobo has come to join one of his previous youths. Silent Hobo has been busy on the streets again and his work seems to come in fits and starts.

Silent Hobo, St Werburghs, Bristol, June 2018
Silent Hobo, St Werburghs, Bristol, June 2018

The contemporary young woman is dressed in ripped jeans and yellow sneakers and her vest sports the word ‘legendary’. In all his works, Silent Hobo conveys enormous warmth and empathy for young people, but I feel that there is an element of sadness in his characters – maybe it is their closed eyes and slightly downcast demeanour.

Silent Hobo, St Werburghs, Bristol, June 2018
Silent Hobo, St Werburghs, Bristol, June 2018

Looking forward to posting a recent commission by Silent Hobo in Hotwell road fairly soon.

1565. Raleigh Road vector (24)

It has been a while since I last took a trip to Raleigh Road, and similarly I haven’t posted anything by Rusk for a while, so here is a piece by Rusk in Raleigh Road. The building work behind these hoardings is moving on at pace, so this spot is on borrowed time, but for the time being it still serves as a great gallery for Bristol artists.

Rusk, Raleigh Road, Bristol, June 2018
Rusk, Raleigh Road, Bristol, June 2018

I have always taken a liking to Rusk’s writing, largely because of his perfectionist approach and desire to turn out high quality work. This particular piece incorporates a horizontal colour gradation that he favours in much of his work, with a strong, bright white accent line running through the middle of the piece. The interlocking letters, decorations and colour palette work well together. Another fine piece from this gentle artist.

Mr Draws

A collection of street art by Mr Draws

All photographs taken by Scooj

Mr Draws, St Werburghs, Bristol, July 2026
Mr Draws, St Werburghs, Bristol, July 2026
Mr Draws, Brunel Way, Bristol, July 2026
Mr Draws, Brunel Way, Bristol, July 2026
Mr Draws, St Werburghs, Bristol, June 2026
Mr Draws, St Werburghs, Bristol, June 2026
Mr Draws, Greenbank, Bristol, April 2026
Mr Draws, Greenbank, Bristol, April 2026
Mr Draws, Dean Lane, Bristol, October 2025
Mr Draws, Dean Lane, Bristol, October 2025
Mr Draws, Brunel Way, Bristol, June 2025
Mr Draws, Brunel Way, Bristol, June 2025
Mr Draws, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, July 2025
Mr Draws, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, July 2025
Mr Draws, M32 roundabout, Bristol, June 2025
Mr Draws, M32 roundabout, Bristol, June 2025
Mr Draws, Brunel Way, Bristol, May 2025
Mr Draws, Brunel Way, Bristol, May 2025
Mr Draws, Dean Lane, Bristol, May 2025
Mr Draws, Dean Lane, Bristol, May 2025
Mr Draws, St Werburghs, Bristol, April 2025
Mr Draws, St Werburghs, Bristol, April 2025
Mr Draws, Brunel Way, Bristol, April 2025
Mr Draws, Brunel Way, Bristol, April 2025
Mr Draws, St Werburghs, Bristol, February 2025
Mr Draws, St Werburghs, Bristol, February 2025
Mr Draws, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, January 2025
Mr Draws, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, January 2025
Mr Draws, Brunel Way, Bristol, January 2025
Mr Draws, Brunel Way, Bristol, January 2025
Mr Draws, Brunel Way, Bristol, January 2025
Mr Draws, Brunel Way, Bristol, January 2025
Mr Draws, Dean Lane, Bristol, December 2024
Mr Draws, Dean Lane, Bristol, December 2024
Mr Draws, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, December 2024
Mr Draws, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, December 2024
Mr Draws, M32 roundabout, Bristol, November 2024
Mr Draws, M32 roundabout, Bristol, November 2024
Mr Draws, Dean Lane, Bristol, October 2024
Mr Draws, Dean Lane, Bristol, October 2024
Mr Draws, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, October 2024
Mr Draws, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, October 2024
Mr Draws, St Werburghs tunnel, Bristol, September 2024
Mr Draws, St Werburghs tunnel, Bristol, September 2024
Mr Draws, Brunel Way, Bristol, September 2024
Mr Draws, Brunel Way, Bristol, September 2024
Mr Draws, Greenbank, Bristol, June 2024
Mr Draws, Greenbank, Bristol, June 2024
Mr Draws, St Werburghs, Bristol, May 2024
Mr Draws, St Werburghs, Bristol, May 2024
Mr Draws, Dean Lane, Bristol, May 2024
Mr Draws, Dean Lane, Bristol, May 2024
Mr Draws, M32 roundabout, Bristol, April 2024
Mr Draws, M32 roundabout, Bristol, April 2024
Mr Draws, St Werburghs, Bristol, March 2024
Mr Draws, St Werburghs, Bristol, March 2024
Mr Draws, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, January 2024
Mr Draws, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, January 2024
Mr Draws, Brunel Way, Bristol, October 2023
Mr Draws, Brunel Way, Bristol, October 2023
Mr Draws, Brunel Way, Bristol, September 2023
Mr Draws, Brunel Way, Bristol, September 2023
Mr Draws, Brunel Way, Bristol, August 2023
Mr Draws, Brunel Way, Bristol, August 2023
Mr Draws, Dean Lane, Bristol, July 2023
Mr Draws, Dean Lane, Bristol, July 2023
Mr Draws, St Werburghs, Bristol, July 2023
Mr Draws, St Werburghs, Bristol, July 2023
Mr Draws, Brunel Way, Bristol, June 2023
Mr Draws, Brunel Way, Bristol, June 2023
Mr Draws, Brunel Way, Bristol, June 2023
Mr Draws, Brunel Way, Bristol, June 2023
Mr Draws, Brunel Way, Bristol, February 2023
Mr Draws, Brunel Way, Bristol, February 2023
Mr Draws, Dean Lane, Bristol, December 2022
Mr Draws, Dean Lane, Bristol, December 2022
Mr Draws, M32 roundabout, Bristol, July 2022
Mr Draws, M32 roundabout, Bristol, July 2022
Mr Draws, St Werburghs, Bristol, June 2022
Mr Draws, St Werburghs, Bristol, June 2022
Mr Draws, St Werburghs, Bristol, May 2022
Mr Draws, St Werburghs, Bristol, May 2022
Mr Draws, Dean Lane, Bristol, February 2022
Mr Draws, Dean Lane, Bristol, February 2022
Mr Draws, St Werburghs, Bristol, January 2022
Mr Draws, St Werburghs, Bristol, January 2022
Mr Draws, Dean Lane, Bristol, December 2021
Mr Draws, Dean Lane, Bristol, December 2021
Mr Draws, Brunel Way, Bristol, September 2021
Mr Draws, Brunel Way, Bristol, September 2021
Mr Draws, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, August 2021
Mr Draws, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, August 2021
Mr Draws, Dean Lane, Bristol, May 2021
Mr Draws, Dean Lane, Bristol, May 2021
Mr Draws, Dean Lane, Bristol, March 2021
Mr Draws, Dean Lane, Bristol, March 2021
Mr Draws, Dean Lane, Bristol, March 2021
Mr Draws, Dean Lane, Bristol, March 2021
Mr Draws, St Werburghs, Bristol, February 2021
Mr Draws, St Werburghs, Bristol, February 2021
Mr Draws, St Werburghs, Bristol, January 2021
Mr Draws, St Werburghs, Bristol, January 2021
Mr Draws, Brunel Way, Bristol, December 2020
Mr Draws, Brunel Way, Bristol, December 2020
Mr Draws, Dean Lane, Bristol, December 2020
Mr Draws, Dean Lane, Bristol, December 2020
Mr Draws, Paint festival, Cheltenham, September 2020
Mr Draws, Paint festival, Cheltenham, September 2020
Mr Draws, Dean Lane, Bristol, October 2020
Mr Draws, Dean Lane, Bristol, October 2020
Mr Draws, Brunel Way, Bristol, September 2020
Mr Draws, Brunel Way, Bristol, September 2020
Mr Draws, St Werburghs, Bristol, August 2020
Mr Draws, St Werburghs, Bristol, August 2020
Mr Draws, St Werburghs, Bristol, July 2020
Mr Draws, St Werburghs, Bristol, July 2020
Mr Draws, Dean Lane, Bristol, August 2020
Mr Draws, Dean Lane, Bristol, August 2020
Mr Draws, Brunel Way, Bristol, June 2020
Mr Draws, Brunel Way, Bristol, June 2020
Mr Draws. M32 roundabout, Bristol, February 2020
Mr Draws. M32 roundabout, Bristol, February 2020
Mr Draws, North Street, Bristol, January 2020
Mr Draws, North Street, Bristol, January 2020
Mr Draws, Paint Festival 2019, Cheltenham, September 2019
Mr Draws, Paint Festival 2019, Cheltenham, September 2019
Mr Draws, M32 roundabout, Bristol, October 2019
Mr Draws, M32 roundabout, Bristol, October 2019
Mr Draws, Dean Lane, Bristol, October 2019
Mr Draws, Dean Lane, Bristol, October 2019
Mr Draws, St Werburghs, Bristol, August 2019
Mr Draws, St Werburghs, Bristol, August 2019
Mr Draws, M32 roundabout, Bristol, August 2019
Mr Draws, M32 roundabout, Bristol, August 2019
Mr Draws, St Werburghs, Bristol, August 2019
Mr Draws, St Werburghs, Bristol, August 2019
Mr Draws, Dean Lane, Bristol, July 2019
Mr Draws, Dean Lane, Bristol, July 2019
Mr Draws, Dean Lane, Bristol, June 2019
Mr Draws, Dean Lane, Bristol, June 2019
Mr Draws, Dean Lane, Bristol, April 2019
Mr Draws, Dean Lane, Bristol, April 2019
Mr Draws, The Bearpit, Bristol, January 2019
Mr Draws, The Bearpit, Bristol, January 2019
Mr Draws, St Werburghs, Bristol, January 2019
Mr Draws, St Werburghs, Bristol, January 2019
Mr Draws, M32, Bristol, January 2018
Mr Draws, M32, Bristol, January 2018
Mr Draws, Dean Lane, Bristol, February 2018
Mr Draws, Dean Lane, Bristol, February 2018
Mr Draws, Dean Lane, Bristol, December 2018
Mr Draws, Dean Lane, Bristol, December 2018
Mr Draws, The Bearpit, Bristol, October 2018
Mr Draws, The Bearpit, Bristol, October 2018
Mr Draws and Tasha Bee, Turbo Island, Bristol, August 2018
Mr Draws and Tasha Bee, Turbo Island, Bristol, August 2018
Mr Draws, The Bearpit, Bristol, July 2018
Mr Draws, The Bearpit, Bristol, July 2018
Mr Draws, The Bearpit, July 2018
Mr Draws, The Bearpit, July 2018
Mr Draws, St Werburghs tunnel, Bristol, June 2018
Mr Draws, St Werburghs tunnel, Bristol, June 2018
Mr Draws, M32 roundabout, Bristol, May 2018
Mr Draws, M32 roundabout, Bristol, May 2018
Mr Draws, Dean Lane, Bristol, April 2018
Mr Draws, Dean Lane, Bristol, April 2018
Mr Draws, The Bearpit, Bristol, April 2018
Mr Draws, The Bearpit, Bristol, April 2018
NEVERGIVEUP and Mr Draws, Ashley Road, Bristol, January 2018
NEVERGIVEUP and Mr Draws, Ashley Road, Bristol, January 2018
Mr Draws, M32, Bristol, March 2018
Mr Draws, M32, Bristol, March 2018
Mr Draws, M32 roundabout, Bristol, March 2018
Mr Draws, M32 roundabout, Bristol, March 2018
Mr Draws, The Bearpit, Bristol, February 2018
Mr Draws, The Bearpit, Bristol, February 2018
Mr Draws, The Bearpit, Bristol, February 2018
Mr Draws, The Bearpit, Bristol, February 2018
Mr Draws, The Bearpit, Bristol, January 2018
Mr Draws, The Bearpit, Bristol, January 2018
Mr Draws, Stokes Croft, Bristol, December 2017
Mr Draws, Stokes Croft, Bristol, December 2017
Mr Draws, Dean Lane, Bristol, December 2017
Mr Draws, Dean Lane, Bristol, December 2017
Mr Draws, The Bearpit, Bristol, December 2017
Mr Draws, The Bearpit, Bristol, December 2017
Mr Draws, Dean Lane, Bristol, November 2017
Mr Draws, Dean Lane, Bristol, November 2017
Mr Draws, The Bearpit, Bristol, April 2017
Mr Draws, The Bearpit, Bristol, April 2017
Mr Draws, The Bearpit, Bristol, September 2017
Mr Draws, The Bearpit, Bristol, September 2017
Mr Draws, The Bearpit, Bristol, August 2017
Mr Draws, The Bearpit, Bristol, August 2017
Mr Draws, Stokes Croft, Bristol, July 2017
Mr Draws, Stokes Croft, Bristol, July 2017
Mr Draws, Dean Lane, Bristol, May 2017
Mr Draws, Dean Lane, Bristol, May 2017
Mr Draws, Dean Lane, Bristol, May 2017
Mr Draws, Dean Lane, Bristol, May 2017
Mr Draws, The Bearpit, Bristol, March 2017
Mr Draws, The Bearpit, Bristol, March 2017
Mr Draws, The Bearpit, Bristol, March 2017
Mr Draws, The Bearpit, Bristol, March 2017
Mr Draws, The Bearpit, Bristol, March 2017
Mr Draws, The Bearpit, Bristol, March 2017
Mr Draws, The Bearpit, Bristol, January 2017
Mr Draws, The Bearpit, Bristol, January 2017
Mr Draws, Dean Lane, Bristol, November 2016
Mr Draws, Dean Lane, Bristol, November 2016
Mr Draws, Upfest, Bristol, July 2016
Mr Draws, Upfest, Bristol, July 2016
Mr Draws, Upfest, Bristol, July 2016
Mr Draws, Upfest, Bristol, July 2016
Mr Draws, Devon Road, Bristol, May 2016
Mr Draws, Devon Road, Bristol, May 2016
Mr Draws, The Bearpit, Bristol, January 2016
Mr Draws, The Bearpit, Bristol, January 2016
Mr Draws, The Bearpit, Bristol, January 2016
Mr Draws, The Bearpit, Bristol, January 2016
Mr Draws, Dean Lane skate park, Bristol, May 2016
Mr Draws, Dean Lane skate park, Bristol, May 2016

1564. King William Street

What a fine addition to the main drag of North Street from Andy Council. A fresh piece, which I hope will remain for Upfest 2018 from one of the most identifiable Bristol street artists. I understand the artist whose work previously occupied this spot was not overjoyed, but I think I know whose work I’d rather see.

Andy Council, King William Street, Bristol, June 2018
Andy Council, King William Street, Bristol, June 2018

This piece is similar in shape and size to one of his that I posted a few weeks ago on West Street. The subject is of a dinosaur although I’m not exactly sure which one – it looks like one of the ones with a bird-like tail. Typical of his work, we see the whole creation is composed of architectural building blocks and common with Andy Council’s pieces, there is the inclusion of the Clifton suspension bridge. The red billowing smoke adds movement to the whole piece. More fine work from Andy.