Tag: M32 roundabout

7641. M32 roundabout J3 (770)

Conrico, M32 roundabout, Bristol, April 2026
Conrico, M32 roundabout, Bristol, April 2026

It is so good to see Conrico firing on all cylinders this year, and I am super-pleased that he has been selected to paint at this year’s Upfest, something I know he has been keen to do for some time. He certainly deserves it.

Conrico, M32 roundabout, Bristol, April 2026
Conrico, M32 roundabout, Bristol, April 2026

This is a bright and cheerful combination piece with a portrait alongside his Conrico letters and GYS (Graveyard Shift crew). The portrait is most beguiling, there is a lot hidden behind those large brown eyes, and I like the positioning of the subject’s hand under her chin. A wonderful piece delivered in his special style.

7636. M32 roundabout J3 (769)

Sub, M32 roundabout, Bristol, April 2026
Sub, M32 roundabout, Bristol, April 2026

I think that it is fair to say that Sub is an artist who has grown on me over the last couple of years. At first, I considered his letters too large and uninteresting, but to be fair, he has worked really hard and improves from piece to piece. He is developing his fill skills significantly and is now turning out some fine pieces.

Sub, M32 roundabout, Bristol, April 2026
Sub, M32 roundabout, Bristol, April 2026

It has been great witnessing this improvement, and here, Sub has elaborated on his letters and worked on a shaded midline running through them. This technique is at the heart of calligraffiti, and I think the Sub, in this piece, has made his first flirtations with the style. So much more to come from Sub.

7630. M32 roundabout J3 (768)

Stivs, M32 roundabout, Bristol, April 2026
Stivs, M32 roundabout, Bristol, April 2026

Back to some of his Calligraffiti, Stivs has produced a few of these DSC (Dog Shit Crew) burners recently. Stivs is pretty much the only calligraffiti artist left in Bristol at the moment, so spotting his work really isn’t all that difficult. As far as I know Todoaciem (who wrote CIEM) is back in Spain and Wxttsart (who writes MILK) appears to have gone to ground a little.

Stivs, M32 roundabout, Bristol, April 2026
Stivs, M32 roundabout, Bristol, April 2026

These three letters, presented in a sumptuous red on a dark purple background have a strong impact. The letters and drop shadow are further picked out with a contrasting thin yellow border. This is lovely, neat and tidy work which somewhat betrays the difficulty level. If it were easy, we’d see an awful lot more of it.

7628. M32 roundabout J3 (767)

Butch, M32 roundabout, Bristol, April 2026
Butch, M32 roundabout, Bristol, April 2026

A quick couple of posts today. I am recovering from shingles – a very nasty affair – and return to work this morning with a rather large backlog of emails and messages to action. This mortal coil!

Butch, M32 roundabout, Bristol, April 2026
Butch, M32 roundabout, Bristol, April 2026

I have always had a big soft spot for Butch’s work, and this combination piece on the roundabout is a real beauty. His overlapping full cap letters are somewhat eclipsed by a dog/rabbit(?) riding a bicycle at haste. It is a wonderful piece of cartoon illustration full of energy and humour. Love it.

7620. M32 roundabout J3 (766)

Zinso, M32 roundabout, Bristol, April 2026
Zinso, M32 roundabout, Bristol, April 2026

At this moment in time, I think that I am deriving the most pleasure from the rise and rise of Zinso. He returned to painting walls in Bristol last year, and has been turning our pieces on a regular basis, each one an improvement on the last. Zinso brings together a great sense of form and colour in his letters, and his crisp finishing is a joy.

Zinso, M32 roundabout, Bristol, April 2026
Zinso, M32 roundabout, Bristol, April 2026

There is a nice pattern to the colour fills in this piece, running from greens to oranges to purples to oranges to greens. The fill patterns are different in each letter and each is beautifully executed. Set on a nicely buffed wall, this, in my view is a great piece of graffiti writing. Eyecatching.

7617. M32 roundabout J3 (765)

Werm, M32 roundabout, Bristol, April 2026
Werm, M32 roundabout, Bristol, April 2026

I think it is fair to say that Werm has been on fire this year, and this piece on the roundabout is further proof of that. First off, his colour combinations leap off the wall and make this a rather mesmerising piece.

Werm, M32 roundabout, Bristol, April 2026
Werm, M32 roundabout, Bristol, April 2026

The symmetrical letters spelling WERM are filled with tidy vertical stripes in warm browns, reds and oranges. These are contained within a double white and turquoise border and supported with an upwards drop shadow offering perspective. A very nice tidy piece from Werm.

7607. M32 roundabout J3 (764)

Tera, M32 roundabout, Bristol, March 2026
Tera, M32 roundabout, Bristol, March 2026

This is a curious piece by Tera painted at a recent paint jam on the roundabout. It doesn’t really matter how much I try to enhance the image, it is difficult to properly see what is going on without getting up really close. I think that Tera was so into creating the piece (perhaps with a tattooist’s mindset) that he has lost some of the clarity and story in the heavy detail. That is not to say it isn’t a fine piece, rather that it is difficult for the viewer to appreciate.

Tera, M32 roundabout, Bristol, March 2026
Tera, M32 roundabout, Bristol, March 2026

The combination piece has a dark and rather evil demonic character in the centre, with three eyes, large fangs and a long tongue. It is holding two swords that frame the middle section of the piece. The letters either side of the character spell out TERA, in a nicely crafted style. Overall, Tera shows his raw talent with this piece, but for me, it is a little busy and could do with toning down a bit. Lots more to share from him as he has been out and about a fair bit this spring.

7602. M32 roundabout (763)

Scrapy, M32 roundabout, Bristol, April 2024
Scrapy, M32 roundabout, Bristol, April 2024

Last year Scrappy (formerly known as Scrapyardspec) managed to visit Bristol several times and leave behind several of his distinctive character faces. So far this year, he has been quiet, but I am hoping that this piece heralds further activity.

Scrapy, M32 roundabout, Bristol, April 2024
Scrapy, M32 roundabout, Bristol, April 2024

This particular pair of characters feel very fresh and stylish, and continue with Scrapy’s development, forever adding sophistication and improving the quality of his artwork. These goofy characters add humour and a lightheartedness to the walls Scrapy paints.

7598. M32 roundabout J3 (763)

Sumo, M32 roundabout, Bristol, March 2026

I have posted two recent pieces by Sumo, both were combination works in which a Sumo wrestler featured prominently. This time the artist has gone with letters only, and what beautifully presented letters they are.

Sumo, M32 roundabout, Bristol, March 2026

Spelling SUMO (unsurprisingly), the letters are woven together in an interesting way in both the design and the fill patterning. A very shadowy drop shadow lifts the piece nicely from the blue buffed background. I haven’t seen any more pieces from Sumo since this one, but live in hope and anticipation for more.

7594. M32 roundabout J3 (762)

Kool Hand, M32 roundabout, Bristol, April 2026
Kool Hand, M32 roundabout, Bristol, April 2026

This is a wonderful, colourful, up beat splash of a piece by Kool Hand, painted as part of a paint jam, I think for Kid Crayon’s birthday, but am not certain.

Kool Hand, M32 roundabout, Bristol, April 2026
Kool Hand, M32 roundabout, Bristol, April 2026

Kool Hand has been enjoying his writing lately, and he is improving with every new piece. The colour combinations and curvy font make this piece very easy on the eye. Time, I think, to update his impressive gallery of work (just done it).