Street art – Page 3 – Natural adventures

7855. St Mark’s Avenue (13)

The Chaotic Gardener, St Mark's Avenue, Bristol, July 2026 — The Chaotic Gardener, St Mark’s Avenue, Bristol, July 2026

One of the truly wonderful things that has happened to me this year has been finding and noticing orchids. I have always been aware of them, but can’t actually remember finding them before, which as a 62-year-old naturalist is quite extraordinary. Having found several different species this year, I am now super-aware of all things orchid, so coming across this piece by The Chaotic Gardener (AKA Stacy H.Art) in St Mark’s Avenue was pure heaven.

I don’t know the artist at all, but she has put her heart and soul into the ‘Pathways for Pollinators’ project, tidying up the area’s alleyways with planters and street art. The Chaotic Gardener has painted three orchids in this piece and labelled them: heath spotted, early purple and common spotted orchid. Wonderful stuff, and great to have some botanical accuracy represented on the streets.

Here are some of the orchids I have found:

Green-winged Orchid (Anacamptis morio), East Head, West Sussex, April 2026

Common Spotted Orchid (Dactylorhiza fuchsii), Cheltenham Escarpment National Nature Reserve, Gloucestershire, June 2026

Pyramidal Orchid (Anacamptis pyramidalis), Lawrence Weston, Bristol, June 2026

7854. M32 Spot (222)

Creamylines, M32 Spot, Bristol, July 2026

Having had a very busy start to the year with his inspirational landscapes and long-necked birds, Creamylines has slowed down a little over the summer months. I know that he has been working on other art projects and that is probably occupying much of his time.

Although this is quite a small piece, Creamylines has managed to squeeze in many of his common elements into this compressed landscape. Sea, hills, trees, the sun and birds, people and fish, all combine in this mosaic of little stories. I’ll never tire of Creamylines’ work.

7853. Goodneston Road (9)

Hypo, Goodneston Road, Bristol, July 2026

This is a lovely tribute piece for Tickz by Hypo, which is well over a year old now, but I have been slow to find this spot, hence the delayed post. The age of the piece is made more obvious with the ‘warning’ poster that has been slapped across the middle of it.

Hypo has chosen some fairly modest colours that complement the sober grey hoarding to write the letters TICKS, a variant of Tickz. The drop shadow which has some streaks, stars and spots disappears to a central point behind the letters, and the whole thing looks very ‘Hypo’ if that makes sense.

7852. Langton Park – Upfest 2026 (50)

Jazz, Langton Park, Upfest 2026, Bristol, May 2026

It is always good to discover new artists, especially when they live and work in Bristol. This is a rather nice Upfest portrait piece (sorry about the shadows) by Jasmine Shanice Art, who goes by the name Jazz. This is a rather nice little spot just off North Street, which gets a whole lot of footfall, so her piece will have been seen by thousands of residents and visitors alike.

The portrait, painted in greyscale, depicts a woman with her hands in an interesting pose, great hair and a pair of large hoop earrings. She is standing in front of a bright sun and blue sky, which seems to sum up the spring and summer we have had pretty well. Although this is the first time I have seen Jazz’ work, I very much hope to discover more.

7851. Greenway Bush Lane – Upfest 2026 (49)

Cheo, Greenway Bush Lane, Upfest 2026, Bristol, May 2026

This is the second wall painted by Cheo at Upfest this year, and I suspect probably slightly less official than his piece in Stillhouse Lane. I imagine that this was a vacant spot that was offered to Cheo by the Upfest organisers, knowing that he is local and one unlikely to offer up an opportunity. Cheo is much loved in Bristol and his work recognised by many, such is his presence in the city.

This aquatic romp is both imaginative and fun, featuring a couple of hapless pirate octopi who appear to have survived the sinking of their ship only to be grabbed by a rather angry looking fish with a bomb on his head. A scene that is so vivid and yet so cartoonish and unlikely as to be absurd, but here we are admiring it. Cheo has an extraordinary talent, and that he chooses to share it with us is a blessing indeed.

7850. Stillhouse Lane – Upfest 2026 (48)

Sprite, Stillhouse Lane, Upfest 2026, Bristol, May 2026

I watched a little while as Sprite was painting this piece, but wasn’t able to chat with her as she was deep in conversation with other people and then very focussed on her work and I didn’t want to disturb her. I regret that now because I like to get to know visiting Upfest artists, albeit superficially, to help bring my posts alive with some small insights.

The rat in this piece is brilliantly proportioned and presented. Rather cutely it is holding a dandelion in its little pink hands and behind a seed head is releasing seeds. A simple composition but with so much joy and optimism, represented by the large rising sun framing the rat’s head. Sprite has been to Upfest before, and her animal pieces are always memorable.

Sprite, Stanley Street, Bristol, July 2021, Upfest 21

7849. East Street – Upfest 2026 (47)

Trav, East Street, Upfest 2026, Bristol, May 2026

These corner buildings on the end of East Street have been Upfest spots for a few years now and are perfectly situated to be viewed from a distance from the mini roundabout in front of the Steam Crane pub. This time the wall has been painted by Trav (@travmsk), an American artist who has painted in Australia and America, but his appearance at Upfest this year is his first trip to Europe.

The mural appears to depict street lamps which, together with the background elements of the piece have strong geometric qualities. There is something simple and pleasing about the piece, and not too much to explore in terms of story. Looking at Trav’s Instagram account, he is a highly accomplished graffiti writer with a strong, blocky, 3D style that brings out his strong design qualities. Something a little different for Upfest.

7848. Exeter Road – Upfest 2026 (46)

Georgiewebart, Exeter Road, Upfest 2026, Bristol, May 2026

How’s this for an upbeat piece of fun street art. Painted by Georgie Web Art, an artist and interior designer from Bristol, the piece is uplifting and works so very well on a hot May Upfest festival day. I rather like that the piece has been painted on textures and warped gate, turning it into a thing of beauty.

Georgie Webb Art likes her pinks and this playful piece features the lower half of a person wearing a spotty summer dress and cowboy boots balancing on a skateboard, set on a very pink background. The piece is simple and by only including half a person encourages the viewers’ brain to fill in the gaps and imagine the whole person and story. A great Upfest piece from an artist whose joyful work was showcased at Upfest 2021:

Georgie Webster, Myrtle Road, Bristol, July 2021, Upfest 21

7847. Leonard Lane (55)

John D'oh, Leonard Lane, Bristol, May 2026 — John D’oh, Leonard Lane, Bristol, May 2026

As well as occupying many of the columns under the M32, John D’oh does occasionally visit some of his other haunts, including Leonard Lane. I have noticed lately that much of Leonard lane is regularly buffed, so you have to be quick or lucky to see new pieces there.

In this stencil piece, we have a fine rendition of the Disney version of Alice, who is holding up a map of Bristol and thinking what a dump. Certainly, when compared with the fantasy world of Wonderland, that might be true, but I can’t bring myself to agree with her thoughts. A bit of fun in Leonard Lane.

7846. Goodneston Road (8)

Turoe, Goodneston Road, Bristol, July 2026

This piece from Turoe is an absolute blinder. The piece is painted on the long hoarding at Goodneston road, and I expect it has been there for some time – I discovered the spot very late in the day. Although the piece has a shout-out to Tickz, I don’t think it is part of the tribute paint jam to him.

The stunning red letters, spelling out TUROE, are given a huge amount of depth by the large blue drop shadow and the boulder background that the letters appear to be emerging from. This is the work of a master graffiti writer who has maintained his outstanding standards for such a long time.

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