8027. Cumberland Basin

Peggy and Jody, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, October 2026
Peggy and Jody, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, October 2026

One of the wonderful things about street art and Graffiti in Bristol is the huge spectrum of styles and talent on show, added to that is the sheer volume of new work that hits the walls on a weekly basis. This is a superb little collaboration between Peggy and Jody, which has a real touch of class about it.

Peggy and Jody, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, October 2026
Peggy and Jody, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, October 2026

The floral motif is so distinctive of Peggy’s style and she has selected some lovely colours for this piece, colours that are subtlely reflected in Jody’s portrait. The subject of the portrait is quite severe (in a good way), with sharp features and shiny long straight black hair. A great example of a sympathetic collaboration where the two styles combine and complement one another perfectly.

7821. Dalby Avenue – Upfest 2026 (43)

Peggy, Upfest 2026, Dalby Avenue, Bristol, May 2026
Peggy, Upfest 2026, Dalby Avenue, Bristol, May 2026

I only noticed after I lined this piece up to post that it isn’t actually finished. I’ll have to return and get a final picture, next time I am in that part of town. The Upfest piece is by Bristol tattooist and street artist Peggy, who has featured in Natural Adventures many times.

Peggy, Upfest 2026, Dalby Avenue, Bristol, May 2026
Peggy, Upfest 2026, Dalby Avenue, Bristol, May 2026

This piece is brighter than Peggy’s usual toned-down floral arrangements, but contains many of the same features and styling. You can see from this unfinished work what a difference the detailing can make. It is always great to see Peggy’s street work, which is quite different from much of the work we see day in day out.

7560. Cumberland Basin

Peggy, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, March 2026
Peggy, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, March 2026

I have been aware of this lovely column piece by Peggy for some time, but simply haven’t been able to stop in the right place to be able to photograph it. I managed to do so on an extended walk a week or two back when I had a day off from work.

Peggy, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, March 2026
Peggy, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, March 2026

This superb floral design stands out brilliantly on the turquoise column, and is most striking. Peggy, who is a tattooist by profession, creates these pieces that are really quite unlike any other artwork we see in Bristol. Each one is quite different from the last, but stylistically consistent. It is good to see her work, especially as she doesn’t paint all that often.

 

 

 

7386. Cumberland Basin

Peggy, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, December 2025
Peggy, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, December 2025

There was a conspicuous absence of Christmas celebration street art in Bristol this year, or at least in any of the spots I visited over the holiday period. This might reflect Christmas fatigue, or perhaps a feeling that after a difficult year the mood was slightly downbeat. There was one small Christmas highlight, however, on the long wall at Cumberland Basin.

Peggy, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, December 2025
Peggy, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, December 2025

Peggy teamed up with some RBF friends, and painted this lovely floral piece in Christmas colours. I can only think that Peggy has been very busy with her work this year, because her street pieces have been few and far between, so finding this one was a bit of a treat. I’m not too sure what the AIZA letters refer to… I might need to investigate.

6691. Sparke Evans Park (118)

Peggy, Sparke Evans Park, Bristol, January 2025
Peggy, Sparke Evans Park, Bristol, January 2025

This beauty was painted by Peggy at the RBF paint jam celebrating Desi and Even’s birthdays. She has adhered perfectly to the theme of the paint jam, which was the Japanese Studio Ghibli and presented this No Face character from Spirited Away.

Peggy, Sparke Evans Park, Bristol, January 2025
Peggy, Sparke Evans Park, Bristol, January 2025

Of course, the central element of Peggy’s piece is the floral patterns, with each flower stem containing an eye, something of a signature in her work. Wrapped around the flowers is a black cloak belonging to the No Face character. Three cute little fluffy spiders finish the piece off nicely.

6640. Dean Lane skate park (796)

Peggy, Dean Lane, Bristol, December 2024
Peggy, Dean Lane, Bristol, December 2024

Tucked away behind the railings and hedge that borders the swimming pool is this charming small floral piece by Peggy. At first I thought it might have been an old piece, because I know she has painted here before, but I am pretty certain that it is new, which is great news, because she hasn’t painted much this year, and I do like her work.

Peggy, Dean Lane, Bristol, December 2024
Peggy, Dean Lane, Bristol, December 2024

This piece is so typical of her floral work, and it is great to see how she transitions her tattoo designs onto walls. There is symbolism in the piece, the flower has an eye. I am not too sure what it all means, but it is distinctive and curious. I hope Peggy hits the street more often in 2025.

6453. Redcliffe Way

Peggy, Redcliffe Way, Bristol, October 2024
Peggy, Redcliffe Way, Bristol, October 2024

More from the hoarding on Redcliffe Way, and this time from Peggy, and once again, these panels have been painted to support the Bristol Tattoo Convention. Peggy, like so many others, is a tattooist who has transferred her remarkable talents to decorating walls in Bristol, there is such a great crossover between the two disciplines.

Peggy, Redcliffe Way, Bristol, October 2024
Peggy, Redcliffe Way, Bristol, October 2024

Peggy’s floral pieces bring something rather different and her distinctive style is perfect for small walls and spaces that she can fill with ease. The centre of this flower is beautifully painted with a yin yang symbol. It is easy to see how this design could transfer to a tattoo.

Peggy, Redcliffe Way, Bristol, October 2024
Peggy, Redcliffe Way, Bristol, October 2024

Not content with one piece on this hoarding, Peggy decorated a second section with a larger arrangement of flowers and greenery, this time including one of her eyes in the centre of the flower. I think she may have missed a trick here, because that utility box is in serious need of a makeover, and she might have included it into the piece. Perhaps that was a risk she wasn’t prepared to take, which is fair enough.

Peggy

A gallery of amazing floral murals from the Bristol-based street artist and tattoo artist Peggy.

Instagram: @misspeggybrown

Website: misspeggybrown.com

all photographs by Scooj

Peggy, Dean Lane, Bristol, May 2024
Peggy, Dean Lane, Bristol, May 2024

 

Peggy, Leonard Lane, Bristol, November 2023
Peggy, Leonard Lane, Bristol, November 2023

 

Peggy, Sparke Evans Park, Bristol, October 2023
Peggy, Sparke Evans Park, Bristol, October 2023

 

Peggy, Dean Lane Bristol, September 2023
Peggy, Dean Lane Bristol, September 2023

 

Peggy, Greenbank, Bristol, August 2023
Peggy, Greenbank, Bristol, August 2023

 

Peggy, Dean Lane, Bristol, June 2023
Peggy, Dean Lane, Bristol, June 2023

 

Peggy, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, May 2023
Peggy, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, May 2023

 

Mudra and Peggy, Elton Street, Bristol, April 2023
Mudra and Peggy, Elton Street, Bristol, April 2023

 

Peggy, Sparke Evans Park, Bristol, March 2023
Peggy, Sparke Evans Park, Bristol, March 2023

 

Peggy, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, March 2023
Peggy, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, March 2023

 

Peggy, St Werburghs, Bristol, January 2023
Peggy, St Werburghs, Bristol, January 2023

 

Peggy, Dean Lane, Bristol, July 2022
Peggy, Dean Lane, Bristol, July 2022

 

Peggy, Dean Lane, Bristol, July 2022
Peggy, Dean Lane, Bristol, July 2022

 

Mudra and Peggy, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, December 2022
Mudra and Peggy, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, December 2022

 

Peggy, Dean Lane, Bristol, October 2022
Peggy, Dean Lane, Bristol, October 2022

 

Peggy, Dean Lane, Bristol, November 2022
Peggy, Dean Lane, Bristol, November 2022

6029. Dean Lane skate park (716)

Peggy, Dean Lane, Bristol, May 2024
Peggy, Dean Lane, Bristol, May 2024

The little passage alongside the swimming pool wall in Dean Lane is often full of surprises, and I was thrilled to find this lovely floral piece by Peggy, especially as she has been reasonably quiet over the winter.

Peggy, Dean Lane, Bristol, May 2024
Peggy, Dean Lane, Bristol, May 2024

Peggy, who I guess has been busy with her tattooing, managed to find some time to create this display of leaves and, of course, a flower including an eye in the centre. Lots of symbolism tied up with the eye, but I am not too sure what it might mean. Peggy has chosen a nice palette of colours and finished the piece neatly. Perhaps this is a sign of more activity over the summer – fingers crossed.

5677. Leonard Lane (42)

Peggy, Leonard Lane, Bristol, November 2023
Peggy, Leonard Lane, Bristol, November 2023

Over the last year or so, we have become used to seeing Peggy’s wonderful floral works, starting with a few modest pieces in Dean Lane, to now, and some large, complex and bold pieces. I love watching street artists grow in confidence and ambition, and Peggy is establishing herself, while sticking to her essential floral designs.

Peggy, Leonard Lane, Bristol, November 2023
Peggy, Leonard Lane, Bristol, November 2023

Leonard Lane is a bit of a ‘go to’ destination at the moment and is as colourful and vibrant as I have ever seen it. This piece bursts with energy and colour, lighting up the rather dimly lit alleyway. Lots of designed curls in pink, orange and yellow surround a central eye, in this piece that definitely grabs the attention. Great work from Peggy.