6658. Cumberland Basin

Amy Hutchings, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, January 2025
Amy Hutchings, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, January 2025

I have been aware of this piece by Amy Hutchings, a Bristol artist, for at least a couple of years, but until recently I haven’t got up close and paid attention to it, which is my loss really. The line drawing piece was originally much pinker, but some of the colour has bleached out by many days of sunshine on this exposed spot.

Amy Hutchings, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, January 2025
Amy Hutchings, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, January 2025

The beautifully illustrated piece depicts a scene from the floating harbour and incorporates several local landmarks as well as some small boats. Amy Hutchings has a lovely touch, and although I am not aware of other street art pieces, she has a fabulous Instagram account which is well worth a visit. I am kicking myself that it has taken me so very long to acknowledge this perfect piece of Bristol art in the middle of Cumberland Basin.

5679. Dean Lane skate park (664)

Abbie Laura Smith, Dean Lane, Bristol, November 2023
Abbie Laura Smith, Dean Lane, Bristol, November 2023

On the side of a bin in Dean Lane, we make a return to the lone wheatpaster operating in Bristol, Abbie Laura Smith with her distinctive style of single black line drawing. The portrait piece is simple and beautiful and sits well in its location.

Abbie Laura Smith, Dean Lane, Bristol, November 2023
Abbie Laura Smith, Dean Lane, Bristol, November 2023

There is a lot of thought that goes into wheatpasting in both the composition of the piece and deciding on the final location, and some consideration has to go into the formulation of the glue too. Abbie Laura Smith has managed well on all counts with this paste-up. I would definitely like to see more from her, and will be keeping my eyes peeled.

1140. Dean Lane skatepark (89)

Thelochnessmonster specialises in these large rectangular line drawing pieces. In this case it s a white line on a blue background. There are several of the motifs that Thelochnessmonster uses in this piece, such as the yin yang icon, peace symbol and a crystal.

Thelochnessmonster, Dean Lane, Bristol, November 2017
Thelochnessmonster, Dean Lane, Bristol, November 2017

As is often the case with this artist, there is a story going on in this picture. It would be great to get into his head a little mor and start to unpick some of his work. Another nice piece from this artist with a quite unique atyle and approach to street art.