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Bottle-green chafer
exotic spring harbinger
iridescent sheen
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by Scooj
Rose Chafer (Cetonia aurata)
Tag: Nature
Mixed feelings
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Magpie pair nesting
deep within our garden hedge
local terrorists
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by Scooj
Poplar
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Drifts of fluffy seeds
rolling in the gentle breeze
peregrine glides by
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by Scooj
Sea Spurge (Euphorbia paralias)
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Down on hands and knees
getting a closer look see
Sea Spurge gathering
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by Scooj
7605. Dean Lane skate park (915)
When ever did a worm look so beguiling? This little flat concrete slab in the Dean Lane skate park has had many, many small pieces adorning it, but never one quite like this. It is painted by visiting artist, Created by Billie.
The last time the artist was in town, I met her while she was painting a wall very near this one, and what a lovely lady she is, full of enthusiasm for her work. While this piece has a comforting cartoon feel to it, it also appears to have some accurate anatomical features such as the saddle (clitellum) and segments. Striking and unusual… I love this piece.
Green-winged Orchid (Anacamptis morio)
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Nestled in the dunes
a dog-discovered orchid
natural beauty
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by Scooj
Urbane fox
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Trotting politely
with immaculate manners
she greets me and leaves
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by Scooj
7506. Purdown (102)
Another day and another wonderful piece from Creamylines, an artist who has been knocking it out of the park recently. Unlike most artists in Bristol, Creamylines tends to paint solo, and maybe that’s just how he likes it. It would be interesting, one day, to see him collaborate with others, it could bring about some exciting outcomes.
The central element of this composition is a friendly snail carrying the landscape narrative on its back, and that landscape contains the smorgasbord of sun, birds, hills, ponds, faces, figures and abundant nature that we might expect. Charming and full of the good things in life, I am so much enjoying Creamylines’ purple patch.
London bound
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Nine jays in three trees
early morning station treat
off to a good start
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by Scooj
7475. Surbiton Station, London
Another highlight of the ‘discovery’ I made at Surbiton Station, was this absolute beauty from Aspire, formerly of Bristol, and an artist whose work I have admired for many years. The piece was painted in a narrow alleyway, and difficult to photograph head on, even with a wide angle lens.
The outstanding piece features a pixelated rose, a thrush, a stunning conker and a bird of prey – maybe a hen harrier. There is a tenderness and love for nature that comes across so strongly in all of Aspire’s work, and he loves to be true to the birds he paints. I have to say, I absolutely love the conker – not something you see all that often in street art. A great find, albeit painted some time ago.
Natural adventures 