Street art – Page 571 – Natural adventures

2000. Dean Lane skate park (188)

Those rabbits, they just keep coming and you can never quite be sure where the next one is going to leap out at you from. You can be sure however that Nevergiveup will never give up and will keep spraying these little characters around not only Bristol, but wherever he finds himself.

Nevergiveup, Dean Lane, Bristol, January 2019

This tall thin rabbit is on the gateway into the North Entrance of the Dean Lane skate park and is really skilfully sprayed on a highly textured stone surface. Just another reminder of the fun and quality created by this Polish artist.

1999. Dean Lane skate park (187)

Clean, sharp, crisp, brilliant design and a touch and tone that altogether scream out the name Dibz. This is a really classy piece from the local artist, and if I have any complaints at all it is that we just don’t see enough of his work around the place.

Everything about this is good and even if you are not a fan of graffiti writing you must be able to appreciate the quality of this piece. From the cerise background, which acts as a brilliant host colour for the rest of the piece, to the split colours used in the lettering and the graded shading therein, this piece oozes quality. I could go on, but feel that I am in danger of sounding a little too unctuous and so will leave you to judge the piece for yourselves. It is good though.

1998. M32 Spot (37)

Well I think we all know where Zake’s favourite place to spray his work is. I think all but one of my posts have described his work on these columns under the M32 leading into Bristol. This one is recent, and he has signed it much more boldly, unlike some of his earlier pieces which were difficult to identify. Maybe he is becoming more confident in his statements now.

There is something a little ghoulish in his characters, but particularly in these two, with the white of their eyes prominent and the slightly strange idea of one of them spewing out of the mouth of the other. He seems to use the column space really well, which is a skill in itself. I only wish that I could find a good time of day to come and take pictures. I expect it would be best at night with a flash, because the bright light during the day plays havoc with the camera’s automatic settings.

1997. Lower Ashley Road (1)

Yum yum, a lovely fresh hoarding went up a couple of weeks back in Lower Ashley Road and within a flash a whole bunch of writers were on it. They must have been disturbed though, because as soon as the outlines for their pieces gone up, the were apparently abandoned, unfinished. Glad to say though that they went back at a later date and completed their work. Hurrah!

Smak, Lower Ashley Road, Bristol, January 2019

This cracking piece by Smak is a very clever bit of graffiti writing. On Instagram he said it was two for the price of one, and you can see why. If you look carefully, he has written SMAK twice, with the letters from each word intertwining with the other. A masterful piece of work and one that really demonstrates just how good Smak is. Love this and the persistent ‘never say die’ attitude that goes with it. Looking forward to these boards becoming a new street art/graffiti art spot for at least a while.

1996. St Werburghs tunnel (60)

These two have collaborated a few times before and it is always a treat when they do. Somehow the styles of Tasha Bee and Mr Draws complement each other so well. Perhaps it is their love of lots of colour or their soft designs – I don’t know, but they work well together, and both such nice people too.

Tasha Bee, St Werburghs, Bristol, January 2019

There is something rather happy about Tasha Bee’s face, perhaps the hint of a smile…an enigmatic smile maybe? This is great to see, as some of her faces seem quite serene or sad even. Not this one. Maybe my eye is distracted a little by the big grin of a Fiva piece which they have painted over.

Mr Draws, St Werburghs, Bristol, January 2019

I have said it countless times before, but I make no bones about saying it again, I will never tire of Mr Draw’s work and his relentless productivity. Even when he’s not spraying walls, he is always working on sketches or paintings. The including of an uncertain smilie adds to the charm of this piece. A lovely collaboration.

1995. St Werburghs tunnel (59)

I am really interested in the evolution of Decay’s work, which seems to have been a focus for him since the beginning of the year. I am used to seeing his trademark black, white, grey and red pieces with concentric layers emanating from the centre. More recently he has been playing with a larger range of colours and trying new ideas. We still get to keep the little character though.

Decay, St Werburghs, Bristol, January 2019

I really like this even if it takes a little getting used to, and if you haven’t yet worked it out, it is a piece of writing that clearly spells out DECAY once you get your eye in. Really looking forward to seeing more of this from Decay, and hoping to catch up with him again, it has been a long time since we last met.

1994. Upfest 2018 (130)

You can always be sure that you’re going to get something pretty fun from Angus, and at Upfest 2018 he was playing around with a fusion of mosaics incorporating film/TV characters in a Banksy setting. Clever and engaging stuff.

In this piece, which must have taken days of preparation, Angus presents us with robots (in the place of chimps) from Star Wars, Futurama, Wall-E and one other that I can’t identify and the immortal words ‘laugh now but one day we’ll be in charge’. I rather hope that Banksy approves of this updated variant on his idea…another one made in Bristol.

In terms of scale, Bender, the Futurama robot on the right was about human size – this mosaic was no small undertaking, and this was just one of three (or more?) that Angus worked on at Upfest. Hats off to his lateral thinking and endeavour…a great piece.

1993. Upfest 2018 (129)

Well this is an absolutely extraordinary and highly unusual portrait piece by Bristol-based artist Lee Ellis. I have not seen any of his work before, but that is because I think he is primarily a studio artist and not a street artist.

I took a look at his work on the Interweb and he has this incredible style that has a touch of menace and darkness about it, but also manages to convey emotions and passion in the subjects. It would be interesting to see what he could do with a proper outdoors wall. Striking work.

Sled One

A collection of the most extraordinary character street art and graffiti writing by Bristol artist Sled One.

Instagram: @sledone

All photographs taken by Scooj

Sled One, Greville Smyth Park, Upfest 24, Bristol, May 2024

Sled One, Coach and Horses, Bristol, March 2024

Sled One, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, October 2023

Sled One, Cumberland Bain, Bristol, October 2023

Sled One, M32 roundbout, Bristol, August 2023

Sled One, The Carriageworks, Bristol, May 2023

3Dom and Sled One, The Carriageworks, Bristol, April 2023

Sled One, Lighthouse Community Garden, London, April 2023

Sled One, Sparke Evans Park, Bristol, April 2023

Sled One, North Street, Bristol, January 2023

Sled One, Brook Road, Bristol, November 2022

Sled One, St Werburghs, Bristol, October 2022

Sled One, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, October 2022

Sled One, Elton Street, Bristol, September 2022

Sled One, Moon Street, Bristol, July 2022

Sled One, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, May 2022

Sled One, The Carriageworks, Bristol, May 2022

Sepr and Sled One, Dean Lane, Bristtol, April 2022

Sled One, Sparke Evans Park, Bristol, April 2022

Sled One, Greenbank, Bristol, March 2022

Sled One, Sparke Evans Park, Bristol, January 2022

Ments and Sled One, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, January 2021

Ments and Sled One, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, December 2021

Sled One, North Street, Bristol, December 2021, Upfest 21,

Sled One, Greenbank, Bristol, September 2021

Sled One, St George, Bristol, April 2021

Sled One, M32 roundabout, Bristol, April 2021

Sled One, M32 roundabout, Bristol, March 2021

Sled One, Brunel Way, Bristol, February 2021

Sled One, Picton Lane, Bristol, January 2021

Smak and Sled One, Upper York Street, Bristol, January 2021

Sled One, Upper York Street, Bristol, January 2021

Sled One, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, December 2020

Sled One, Brunel Way, Bristol, December 2020

Sled One, M32 cycle path, Bristol, November 2020

Sled One, M32 roundabout, Bristol, November 2020

Smak, Curtis Hylton, Ments and Sled One, Clift House Road, Bristol, October 2020

Curtis Hylton, Ments and Sled One, Clift House Road, Bristol, October 2020

Sled One, John Street, Bristol, September 2020

Sled One, M32 Spot, Bristol, September 2020

Tom Miller, Smak and Sled One, Nova Scotia, Bristol, July 2020

Sled One, Nova Scotia, Bristol, July 2020

Sled One, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, July 2020

Sled One, Armada Place, Bristol, July 2020

Sled One, Cattle Market Road, Bristol, June 2020

Sled One, M32 cycle path, Bristol, May 2018

Sled One, Star and Garter, Bristol, March 2020

Sled One and Ments, Star and Garter, Bristol, March 2020

Sled One, Turbo Island, Bristol, February 2020

Sled One, Armada Place, Bristol, January 2020

Sled One, St Werburghs, Bristol, January 2020

Sled One, Upper York Street, Bristol, October 2019

Sled One, Wilder Street, Bristol, October 2019

3 Dom and Sled One, Dean Lane, Bristol, September 2019

Sled One, M32 roundabout, Bristol, July 2019

Sled One, Wilder Street, Bristol, April 2019

Sled One, Lower Ashley Road, Bristol, February 2019

Sled One, M32 roundabout, Bristol, March 2018

Sled One, Nelson Street, Bristol, March 2019

Sled One, Dean Lane, Bristol, February 2019

Sled One, Lower Ashley Road, Bristol, January 2019

Sled One, M32 roundabout, Bristol, January 2019

Sled One, Wilder Street, Bristol, December 2018

Sled One, Thomas Street, Bristol, October 2018

Sled One, Brunel Way Bridge, Bristol, September 2018

Sled One, M32 roundabout, Bristol, May 2018

Sled One and Smak, Moon Street, Bristol, April 2016

Sled One, Raleigh Road, Bristol, January 2018

Sled One, Brunel Way, Bristol, November 2017

Sled One, M32 roundabout, Bristol, November 2017

Sled One, Dean Lane, Bristol, September 2017

Sled One and Epok, The Bearpit, Bristol, October 2017

Sled One and Smak, Dean Lane, Bristol, January 2016

Sled One, St Werburghs Tunnel, Bristol, June 2017

Sled One, M32 roundabout Bristol, June 2017

Sled One, M32 roundabout, Bristol, April 2017

Sled One, Magdalene Place, Bristol, December 2016

Ments, Sled One, Epok, Peal, Meds, Wilder Street, Bristol, February 2017

Sled One, M32 roundabout, Bristol, February 2017

SledOne, Unity Street, Bristol, September 2016

SledOne, M32 Roundabout, Bristol, December 2016

Sled One, M32 roundabout, Bristol, September 2016

Sled One and Epok, Armada Place, Bristol, June 2016

Sled One, Dean Lane, Bristol, October 2016

Sled One, Old Bread Street, Bristol, June 2016

Sled One, Moon Street, Bristol, October 2016

Sled One, Moon Street, Bristol, August 2016

Sled One, Upper York Street, Bristol, August 2016

Sled One, The Bearpit, Bristol, April 2016

Sled One, M32 Roundabout,Bristol, June 2016

SledOne, Unity Street, Bristol, June 2016

Sled One, St Werberghs, Bristol, May 2016

Sled One, Old Bread Street, Bristol, November 2015

Sled One, Armada Place, Bristol, April 2016

Sled One, Ashley Road, Bristol, 15 April 2016

Sled One, M32 Roundabout, Bristol, March 2016

1992. Upfest 2018 (128)

On yet another completely new wall for Upfest 2018 was this slightly unusual abstract piece from Rob Wass. You had to keep your eyes peeled for this one due to its location down a side street on the main drag between North Street and Ashton Gate.

As yet my mind isn’t fully made up on this one and I really can’t put my finger on my reservation. I think it might have more to do with the aspect of the wall and the pebble dash finish (which must be a nightmare for painters), than it does to do with the piece itself.

Over the years, Rob Wass has produced some lovely pieces for Upfest and he has become a firm favourite. I imagine that this one will remain in place for a while because of its accessibility.

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