7653. M32 roundabout J3 (772)

Bloem, M32 roundabout, Bristol, April 2026
Bloem, M32 roundabout, Bristol, April 2026

Bloem is one of those artists who not only works hard at her craft, but is also naturally gifted. Her work has come on so quickly over the last couple of years, and although she doesn’t paint walls all that often, each piece feels like it is a step up from the previous one.

Bloem, M32 roundabout, Bristol, April 2026
Bloem, M32 roundabout, Bristol, April 2026

This wonderful piece depicts a hand with long finger nails gripping a train carriage formed of the letters BLOEM. A clever concept perfectly executed. That it is in greyscale makes it even more impressive as there is no colour to hide behind. An excellent and mature piece of work.

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

7112. Boiling Wells Lane (3)

Hemper, Boiling Wells Lane, Bristol, August 2025
Hemper, Boiling Wells Lane, Bristol, August 2025

The tunnel, under the railway, at Boiling Wells Lane is usually pretty useless for graffiti, more commonly used for throw ups and tagging than serious artworks, but some new pieces from Hemper and friends have rather upgraded this spot, and I wonder if it will encourage others to paint there a little more.

Hemper, Boiling Wells Lane, Bristol, August 2025
Hemper, Boiling Wells Lane, Bristol, August 2025

Hemper has arisen from his mini-slumber for the last month or so and started producing these slimline ‘Hems’ pieces of which this is an absolute cracker. The black and white letters, portraying local scenes of trains and caravans, and full of mischievous characters, contrast superbly with the quilt-like patchwork of colourful patterns surrounding the piece. This is masterful work from one of the very best writers in the country.

To Eastbourne

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Cutting through the chalk

amidst green and pleasant land

South Downs rolling by

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by Scooj

Homeward-bound

Reading Station, March 2025
Reading Station, March 2025

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Weary journey home

and two more connecting trains

sunset on the tracks

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by Scooj

Christmas party

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Team get together

London the preferred venue

another train trip

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by Scooj

Recent experiences on the rail network have not been good, but I am ten minutes into my journey from Bristol to London and all seems well.

Football train (Arsenal v Everton)

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Stationary train

destination feels distant

stress levels rising.

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by Scooj

Wonderland

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Clickety clacking 

through this English countryside 

silver snow blanket

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by Scooj

Passing the time

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A chance encounter

with a fellow traveller

great conversation

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by Scooj

Things I hate

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One, Cross Country trains

two, repeat, Cross Country trains

three, Cross Country trains

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by Scooj