7518. Sparke Evans Park (145)

Nice One, Sparke Evans Park, Bristol, February 2026
Nice One, Sparke Evans Park, Bristol, February 2026

I make no secret of my admiration for Nice One’s work, and with this outstanding seascape he has gifted me my favourite piece of the year so far. I have history with fishing boats, and the marine environment more generally, so the content of this piece chimes perfectly for me.

Nice One, Sparke Evans Park, Bristol, February 2026
Nice One, Sparke Evans Park, Bristol, February 2026

It is more than possible that this is the best piece I have seen from Nice One to date. There is a tranquillity about the calm sea and the bubbling clouds, and the proportions and presentation of the boat are perfect. This is so very different in both style and content from pretty much anything else we see in Bristol, and we are all better off for it. Bravo!

7172. New Stadium Road (60)

Creamylines, New Stadium Road, Bristol, August 2025
Creamylines, New Stadium Road, Bristol, August 2025

I noticed that while I was away on holiday, Creamylines has been posting a few videos of him painting his work about the place. I hope that now I am back I will be able to find some of them.

Creamylines, New Stadium Road, Bristol, August 2025
Creamylines, New Stadium Road, Bristol, August 2025

As ever, his work intrigues, with such a unique style that is particularly well-suited to columns, like this one under the M32. In a bit of a departure from most of his pieces, Creamylines has included a seascape into his work, giving him the opportunity to introduce a fish into his ‘stained-glass’ world. Some interesting characters and figures look on.