Tag: M32 cycle path

7760. M32 Cycle path (313)

Kosc, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, June 2026
Kosc, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, June 2026

A welcome return to the streets for Kosc, with this Mexican inspired piece which was one of several at a themed paint jam under the M32. A couple of years ago, Kosc was producing superb pieces on a fairly regular basis and painted a lot with Saor and Mudra. All three seem to have gone very quiet, for whatever reason, so this from Kosc is a welcome surprise.

Kosc, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, June 2026
Kosc, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, June 2026

I should point out that this piece was painted before England knocked Mexico out of the World Cup, and before they had even been drawn to play one another (just in case you thought the timing insensitive). There are some inevitable stereotypes in this piece – sombrero, tequila and maracas, and the skeleton which has a link to Día de los Muertos, but that is in the autumn. A beautifully crafted piece with humour and vibrancy.

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.

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

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.

7747. M32 Cycle path (311)

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

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.

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

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.

7626. M32 Cycle path (310 )

Vermo, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, April 2026
Vermo, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, April 2026

I have a feeling that Vermo is going to become a fairly regular ‘contributor’ to the pages of Natural Adventures as the artist’s pieces are appearing all over the city and show no signs of slowing. I might need to delve into my archives too to bring to the surface some pieces from the last year or so.

Vermo, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, April 2026
Vermo, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, April 2026

Vermo’s unique ‘floating’ letters are unlike any other graffiti writing I have seen in Bristol or for that matter anywhere else. In this piece, the letters cryptically spelling VERMO have a form of drop shadow in pink and yellow drifting to the right, and unusually the whole thing is contained in a turquoise border, giving it something of a more conventional appearance. Watch this space for more from Vermo.

7517. M32 Cycle path (309)

Nips, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, February 2026
Nips, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, February 2026

Nips has been super-busy recently, which is a good thing, because I love her work. Normally I wax lyrical about her fills, but in this instance it is a straightforward chrome fill, with some minimal black accent lines and spots.

Nips, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, February 2026
Nips, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, February 2026

What makes this piece for me is the wall preparation of a dark blue background, and the vibrant lime green/yellow outline, which combine to help this piece stand out and shout. Imagine if there had been no background or strong border, the writing would be in danger of being absorbed by the wall altogether. A wonderful bold piece from Nips.

7507. M32 Cycle path (308)

Redeye, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, February 2026
Redeye, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, February 2026

Redeye is a graffiti writer who is very much underrepresented in Natural Adventures. I can’t quite put my finger on why that might be, but he has been so productive in recent weeks, I feel it is appropriate to share his work. Whenever you see a piece by Redeye, you can pretty much guarantee that there will be a Nips piece nearby, as they frequently paint together.

Redeye, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, February 2026
Redeye, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, February 2026

The letters here have been reduced to RDYE, a shortening of his name. The subtle pink fill is decorated with lines and swirls patterning the whole thing in pinks grey and white. A deep black 3D drop shadow provides depth and separation from the wall and a vibrant light green border rounds it all off. Some observers have confused these letters with RYDER, a long-established graffiti writer in Bristol, but while they share some letters, their styles are quite different. Expect more here from Redeye in coming weeks.

7455. M32 Cycle path (307)

Foksymoron, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, January 2026
Foksymoron, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, January 2026

Foksymoron is one of those artists that brings cheer and a smattering of street philosophy to Bristol. His enigmatic and rather charming fox character is a little like a commentary on the city itself.

Foksymoron, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, January 2026
Foksymoron, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, January 2026

Situated on the M32 Cycle path near the railway bridge, this piece could be lost in the melee of pieces scattered around this wall. It is one of his basic, archetypical foxes, without additional clothing, postures or words, but fun nonetheless.

7452. Cumberland Basin

Roma, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, January 2026
Roma, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, January 2026

What a fun-packed weekend. Yesterday I drove back from Cornwall to Bristol after my workshop and then on from Bristol to London to stay with my wife’s brother and family before heading off to a football match this afternoon. Arsenal v Sunderland in case you are interested. It has left very little time for me to write blog posts, and this one was composed last night in Bristol between journeys.

Roma, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, January 2026
Roma, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, January 2026

Roma is another artist who writes in a simple and authentic manner using four letters. This is a wonderful chrome piece, set on a dusting of orange. I am seeing more and more of her pieces about the place, which can only be a good thing.

7448. M32 Cycle path (306)

Mage, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, January 2026
Mage, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, January 2026

I am really pleased to see this piece from Mage, because it is almost as if he has read some of my posts where I have repeatedly said that his letter choice lends itself to sharp-edged and quite clunky writing. Here he proves me wrong with the same letters written in a softer, almost bubble-like font.

Mage, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, January 2026
Mage, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, January 2026

All the components are there, good letter design, a thought out fill pattern, great red drop shadow, and a little bit of decoration to distinguish the piece from the underlying graffiti. All in all a very nice piece of graffiti writing from Mage, who has surpassed the challenge of his letter choice.

7443. M32 Cycle path (305)

Kush, M32 Cycle Path, Bristol, January 2026
Kush, M32 Cycle Path, Bristol, January 2026

Sometimes you see a classic piece of writing and just say ‘yep, this is it’, and that is what I thought to myself when I saw these colourful letters from Kush. It is a rare thing to see a piece with so many colour transitions so perfectly presented.

Kush, M32 Cycle Path, Bristol, January 2026
Kush, M32 Cycle Path, Bristol, January 2026

Kush painted this alongside Haka, and the pair seem to have been paint together a fair bit recently. I know very little about Kush, but he seems to be painting more often lately, and I guess it is just a matter of time before I bump into him. I am enjoying the variety and class of his pieces.