Tag: M32 cycle path

5204. M32 Cycle path (214)

Kool Hand, Conrico and Daz Cat M32 Cycle path, Bristol, April 2023
Kool Hand, Conrico and Daz Cat M32 Cycle path, Bristol, April 2023

I’m not sure that I will ever work out this wall properly. Sometimes pieces will stay on it for months and turnover will be practically zero, other times it can change twice within a week, and I believe that this recent charming triptych by Kool Hand, Conrico and Daz Cat has already been painted over.

Kool Hand, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, April 2023
Kool Hand, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, April 2023

The left-hand panel is a wonderful leopard character from Kool Hand, wearing a floppy bucket hat. The fingers appear to be magically zapping the letters KH, and the blue/purple feline is set on a fantasy woodland backdrop, painted by Conrico I would guess.

Conrico, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, April 2023
Conrico, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, April 2023

In the middle is a rather shady looking character shrouded in a cloak and holding a spray can, probably preparing to do a spot of illegal spraying by the look of it. This is a really nicely worked piece by Cobnrico, with some great attention to detail in the creases and folds in the cloak and hat. A classy character.

Daz Cat, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, April 2023
Daz Cat, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, April 2023

On the right-hand panel, Daz Cat has departed from his customary cat characters to give us this woodland sprite holding a couple of frogs, one of which is holding a toadstool. I’m not too sure what the smoking head is all about, but this section, in fact the whole thing, definitely has a bit of a dreamy fantasy feel about it. An unusual and entertaining collaboration from three fine graffiti artists.

5191. M2 Cycle path (213)

Bean, M32 roundabout, Bristol, April 2023
Bean, M32 roundabout, Bristol, April 2023

There is always something rather nice when a new artist starts to land pieces about the place, it keeps things fresh, and adds to the incredible volume and diversity of street/graffiti art in Bristol. Bean has hit the ground running and stamped his brand in several popular spots, including on the M32 cycle path, where this is the second one that I have found here.

Bean, M32 roundabout, Bristol, April 2023
Bean, M32 roundabout, Bristol, April 2023

Although I have seen a piece of writing from Bean, I think that the main focus is on character pieces, which are cartoon in style and usually pretty bright and bold. A common theme in street art is for the character to be holding a spray can, reflecting the work of the artist themselves. This blue-faced, red-haired character is holding a rather nice orange can. This piece is beautifully presented, with great shading and highlights. I am looking forward to a whole lot more from Bean this year.

5182. M32 Cycle path (212)

Mudra and Saor, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, April 2023
Mudra and Saor, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, April 2023

This narrow section of the M32 Cycle path wall that is difficult to photograph, even with a wide angle capability, which is exacerbated when there is a collaboration from two writers who like to spread themselves out a bit. To add to the difficulties, the light conditions are particularly challenging in this section – I think I did ok though.

Mudra, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, April 2023
Mudra, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, April 2023

To the left of this NTS rhapsody in blue is a classy collection of letters by Mudra, spelling MUDRA, as you would expect. Mudra specialises in using a different design for each letter in his work, and then bringing them all together through clever colour selection and some style element that is unique to the artist.

Saor, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, April 2023
Saor, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, April 2023

The right-hand side of the collaborative wall is by Saor, whose work is always as tight as it is creative. His goofy monster character is the centrepiece to the letters SAOR, which is typically rather cryptic. This is a wonderful piece and part of a really great collaboration.

5174. M32 Cycle path (211)

Bean, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, April 2023
Bean, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, April 2023

When I first found this falling monkey on the M32 Cycle path, I was left pondering whom it was painted by, and although it was signed, I didn’t have enough to go on to be able to post the piece at that time. It is by Bean, who has been making a bit of an impact this April, hitting the walls of Bristol pretty hard.

Bean, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, April 2023
Bean, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, April 2023

Bean has painted several different characters and certainly has a versatile approach and creative imagination. I am a big fan of monkeys in street art, and since Nightwayss left us, there has been a shortage of simian artwork, so it was good to find this piece. I am expecting great things from Bean this year, if April is anything to go by.

5158. M32 Cycle path (210)

Logoe, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, April 2023
Logoe, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, April 2023

The more you look, the more you find is a saying that can definitely be applied to Logoe, as I found another five recent pieces by him last weekend. There was a time when Logoe was an occasional visitor back to Bristol, and he would write half a dozen pieces each trip. Now it seems that he is maintaining the volume while increasing the frequency. It’s a lot to keep up with.

Logoe, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, April 2023
Logoe, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, April 2023

This piece is definitely something of an outlier compared to most of his script writing, but in the same breath completely recognisable too. Of course, the LOGOE letters give it away, but the other signature feature is the horizontal scattering of oval dots. Fat letters in complementary browns, nicely presented, what’s not to like?

5140. M32 Cycle path (209)

Raid, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, March 2023
Raid, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, March 2023

In mid-March, I first posted a piece by Raid, saying that there was more to come. Today is the third piece from the artist to appear on Natural Adventures and there will be plenty more this year I’m sure.

Raid, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, March 2023
Raid, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, March 2023

Raid is a graffiti writer who likes to keep a fixed general shape and design of his letters, but introduces the magic with fills, shadows, borders and backgrounds. One of the very clever techniques he uses, and which I haven’t really seen from other artists, is to use two colours in the 3D drop shadow, in this instance black augmented with green ‘slabs’ or ovals, which adds texture and depth to the edges. The silver letters are nicely patterned with a blue and pink ridge line and some spots for good measure. I am interested to see where Raid takes us on his painting journey.

5130. M32 Cycle path (208)

Smak, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, March 2023
Smak, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, March 2023

Happy Easter folks. It looks like today has the makings of a perfect blue-sky day, but it is a little cloudy just now. At least it isn’t raining. This is a little Easter treat, although it was painted a while back, from Smak, whose work these days is not as frequent as it once was.

Smak, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, March 2023
Smak, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, March 2023

The SMAK letters in a kind of brown/brass colour are set on a background of pink and blue, and have a kind of ‘brushed metal’, look to them. A modest piece from one of the best graffiti writers in town.

5126. M32 Cycle path (207)

Raid, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, March 2023
Raid, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, March 2023

I love it when a new artist appears on my radar and I start to see their work all over the place. I think that Raid is a relative newcomer to Bristol, but he is already making an impact with his distinct and attractive writing.

Raid, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, March 2023
Raid, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, March 2023

The letters spell RAID, with the ‘A’ being rather distinct. The letter shapes seem to be retained from piece to piece, so it is the drop shadow and fills that change, and he has done a superb job with this one. The drop shadow is cleverly done with a black surround and grey middle, adding character and interest. The solid blue fill is decorated with colourful pixel patterns, creating a rather joyful overall feel. More to come from Raid soon.

5121. M32 Cycle path (206)

Bogat, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, March 2023
Bogat, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, March 2023

This is a big bold statement piece from Bogat alongside the M32 motorway, from a week or two back. This is a striking piece and I know that when I post it on Instagram it wil be popular, there is something about his work that is appealing.

Bogat, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, March 2023
Bogat, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, March 2023

The piece spells BOG in large and nicely finished letters with some cool drips going on at the top of the piece. The open-mouthed character making up the ‘O’ is typical of Bogat’s work. There is some nice shading on the face and hat offering texture to the face. I am enjoying Bogat’s work very much and look forward to seeing more.

5119. M32 Cycle path (205)

Dog Bless the Band, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, March 2023
Dog Bless the Band, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, March 2023

The writing says MOTEL, quite why I’m not sure, it always feels a bit random to me. The artist is Dog Bless the Band, whose name is definitely one of the more creative ones, competing strongly with ‘In the Allotment’ and Stupid Stupid Meathole (remember him?). In this piece the M reminds me of a cartoon elephant – that might just be me though.

Dog Bless the Band, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, March 2023
Dog Bless the Band, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, March 2023

Dog Bless the Band always uses understated colours – muted is probably the word – almost as if he doesn’t want to draw attention to the piece. Whether this is modesty, or simply a palette preference is hard to know, but it is certainly a feature of his work. There is something rather animated about the writing, perhaps it is the patchwork style in the fills or the flowing curvy lines. The red and yellow border bring vibrancy to this quiet and peaceful piece.