6572. Greenbank (141)

Le Imposter Design, Greenbank, Bristol, June 2024
Le Imposter Design, Greenbank, Bristol, June 2024

Street art takes many forms, and encompasses so much more than graffiti writing and spray-painted portraits, characters or scenes. It is a broad church that encompasses murals using spray paint or other painting materials, paste-ups and installations large and small. Hardcore followers like to stick with spray paint work, but I like to find and write about all forms of street artwork, and this wonderful toadstool piece by Le Imposter Design is a perfect example of a modest hand-painted tiny mural.

Le Imposter Design, Greenbank, Bristol, June 2024
Le Imposter Design, Greenbank, Bristol, June 2024

I have posted all the Le Imposter Design pieces that I have found (three so far), because I feel they help to represent this vast spectrum of street art in Bristol. Most of her work features plants or fungus, and this is a particularly nice example, with a purple-capped toadstool and some rather pretty ground plants and flowers. She has added some little stars, to add a little bit of context and atmosphere. The piece is small and low down on the hoarding. Blink and you would miss it. More to come from Le Imposter Design.

6571. Sparke Evans Park (108)

Todoaciem, Sparke Evans Park, Bristol, May 2024
Todoaciem, Sparke Evans Park, Bristol, May 2024

I think that May was a really busy month for street/graffiti art, the weather was pretty nice, and we had Upfest (Europe’s largest street art festival) in Bristol and I also had a trip to Leicester, so my May archive is still bursting at the seams with unpublished photographs of stunning art. One such piece that didn’t make it into Natural Adventures is this very special piece by Todoaciem.

Todoaciem, Sparke Evans Park, Bristol, May 2024
Todoaciem, Sparke Evans Park, Bristol, May 2024

The calligraffiti which Todoaciem specialises in makes a refreshing change from the more stereotypical pieces that I normally encounter, where the form and precision of the letters and the drop shadow are paramount. It looks like this stunner was painted on Todoaciem’s birthday during a birthday paint jam. What a great way to celebrate.

6570. Cumberland Basin

Conrico, Acer One and Andy Council, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, May 2024
Conrico, Acer One and Andy Council, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, May 2024

You might be able to detect that I have been rooting around in my archives again, which I like to do every once in a while, because there are so many pieces that I’d like to share, but that get left behind. How this amazing collaboration from Conrico, Acer One and Andy Council ever got omitted I’ll never know, but I am making up for it now.

Conrico and Acer One, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, May 2024
Conrico and Acer One, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, May 2024
Conrico and Acer One, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, May 2024
Conrico and Acer One, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, May 2024

The three part piece is a wonderful co-creation in which all the distinctive elements come together seamlessly. The landscape background with hints of an oriental coastal scene is by Conrico and creates a wonderful setting for the letters of Acer One, that spell out WABI SABI in two sections either side of the centrepiece by Andy Council,

Andy Council, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, May 2024
Andy Council, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, May 2024

The central portrait of a roaring tiger has everything you’d expect from a piece by Andy council where each of the elements of the tiger are ‘stitched’ together to form a coherent and, frankly, stunning whole. I think that the rose pink clouds emphasising the tiger head were painted by Conrico. The overall collaboration is a triumph of three very different styles coming together to create something truly excellent.

Thursday doors – 5 December 2024 – Exeter doors

Doors 288 – Doors from Exeter, Devon – Part VI, October 2023

Can it really be 5 December already? This year has whooshed by at an alarming rate, and Christmas is just around the corner. I find this time of year quite tricky. The lack of daylight I am sure sets the tone, but my work also has a peak in December, as the teams I work with want to get everything lined up before the Christmas break, and while the Christmas period might then be ‘sorted’ and quiet for them, it is far from that for me and my team. I am also preparing for a crazy busy spring, although on the upside, I am likely to be ‘on tour’ again and should have the opportunity to visit some new towns and cities and snap up a few more doors.

This is the penultimate selection from Exeter, which I have really enjoyed sharing with you. It is amazing just how much ground I covered and how many doors I photographed in a two-hour walk. Today’s doors are a bit of an eclectic mix, but pretty much presented in chronological order. Enjoy.

Exeter Castle gatehouse and gates, Exeter, Devon, October 2023
Exeter Castle gatehouse and gates, Exeter, Devon, October 2023
Exeter Castle gatehouse, Exeter, Devon, October 2023
Exeter Castle gatehouse, Exeter, Devon, October 2023
A pair of green security doors and delicate lanterns, Exeter, Devon, October 2023
A pair of green security doors and delicate lanterns, Exeter, Devon, October 2023
Black garage doors (once green and brick-red), Exeter, Devon, October 2023
Black garage doors (once green and brick-red), Exeter, Devon, October 2023
More of a wedge than a door, perhaps a coal bunker? Exeter, Devon, October 2023
More of a wedge than a door, perhaps a coal bunker? Exeter, Devon, October 2023
Red door at number 31 and 32, Exeter, Devon, October 2023
Red door at number 31 and 32, Exeter, Devon, October 2023
A black door to a barristers chambers with a decorative tiled path, Exeter, Devon, October 2023
A black door to a barristers chambers with a decorative tiled path, Exeter, Devon, October 2023
A fine set of double doors and a grand doorway, Exeter, Devon, October 2023
A fine set of double doors and a grand doorway, Exeter, Devon, October 2023
A pair of black doors beneath a decorative awning, Exeter, Devon, October 2023
A pair of black doors beneath a decorative awning, Exeter, Devon, October 2023

This last pair of doors definitely makes it into my top ten for the year, possibly even my top three, so I expect you’ll be seeing them again in my annual round up.

As I mentioned earlier, next time will be the final selection from Exeter, before moving on to something a little different. Thank you for your patience. I hope you have a fine weekend.

If you have made it this far, you probably like doors, and you really ought to take a look at the No Facilities blog by Dan Anton who has taken over the hosting of Thursday Doors from Norm 2.0 blog. Links to more doorscursions can be found in the comments section of Dan Anton’s Thursday Doors post.

by Scooj

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6569. Wine Street

Silent Hobo and Logoe, Wine Street, Bristol, May 2024
Silent Hobo and Logoe, Wine Street, Bristol, May 2024


I took these pictures back in May this year, but even then, I think this enormous mural by Silent Hobo and Logoe had been around for quite a while. I say it is by these two artists, but I only recognise Silent Hobo’s work, but perhaps Logoe was helping out. The piece is painted on a wall which is opposite a street food market and would account for the foodie theme.

Silent Hobo and Logoe, Wine Street, Bristol, May 2024
Silent Hobo and Logoe, Wine Street, Bristol, May 2024

I have had to split the piece into two parts to showcase the vibrant scene. Silent Hobo’s is a real specialist in reflecting the mood and characters of youth culture in Bristol and has an obvious fondness for the city and its people. I find his pieces very touching.

Silent Hobo and Logoe, Wine Street, Bristol, May 2024
Silent Hobo and Logoe, Wine Street, Bristol, May 2024

The contemporary piece offers a wonderful insight into the youth of the city, into fast/street food culture, and makes some references to place, for example, the Clifton Suspension Bridge in the top left. This is a busy, bustling blockbuster by Silent Hobo’s and Logoe, pity about the tagging on the lower sections.

6568. M32 roundabout J3 (642)

Astrea, M32 roundabout, Bristol, November 2024
Astrea, M32 roundabout, Bristol, November 2024

One of the most rewarding things about writing a blog on street art and graffiti is that if you do it for long enough, you get to see new artists burst on to the scene and develop their ideas and improve their technique. An artist who has recently caught my eye is Astrea (formerly HNH), whose distinctive black and white designs are becoming more frequent and elaborate.

Astrea, M32 roundabout, Bristol, November 2024
Astrea, M32 roundabout, Bristol, November 2024

This is the first time I have seen Astrea add a portrait to her abstract patterns. The central character is a little bit unsettling, with star eye makeup and a tongue sticking out. The tongue looks like it has stitching running through it. The surrounding swirling design is very much in keeping with what we have seen before from Astrea. Great to see her gaining in confidence.

6567. St Werburghs tunnel (460)

Turoe, St Werburghs, Bristol, November 2024
Turoe, St Werburghs, Bristol, November 2024

He doesn’t paint all that often these days, but when he does, Turoe certainly packs a punch. The gorgeous chrome letters spell out KATOE, which are set on a perfectly contrasting red background. But that isn’t enough for Turoe… he has created a wall through which the writing bursts. Imagine how the piece might look without the ‘stone wall’ artwork, it would feel altogether more ordinary.

Turoe, St Werburghs, Bristol, November 2024
Turoe, St Werburghs, Bristol, November 2024

I am not too sure who Katoe is or what the shout-out is all about, but I love the way that the street art scene works, with artists recognising one another and paying tribute to friends and loved ones. As ever, a really classy piece from Turoe.

6566. Dean Lane skate park (785)

Hire, Dean Lane, Bristol, November 2024
Hire, Dean Lane, Bristol, November 2024

This is an absolutely gorgeous piece by Hire and although it is rather different from his usual style, it is unmistakably his work. There is something really attractive about the tone of the piece, perhaps generated by the colour selection and the fir trees. The serenity of the piece is rudely interrupted by an alien craft sending out a light beam into the forest.

Hire, Dean Lane, Bristol, November 2024
Hire, Dean Lane, Bristol, November 2024

The letters spell out HIRE, with the ‘I’ being cleverly represented by the spaceship. The bottom half od the writing is chunky and smooth, but the upper half is much more like Hire’s traditional pointy lettering style. I really, really love this piece and the story it tells.

6565. Nine Tree Hill (8)

Kid Krishna and Daz Cat, Nine Tree Hill, Bristol, November 2024
Kid Krishna and Daz Cat, Nine Tree Hill, Bristol, November 2024

Two artists, two very different styles, and not a collaboration from Kid Krishna and Daz Cat. Actually, you could argue that there are three artists represented here, because the background of sunflowers and a swirly sky in a Van Gogh style has been on this wall for a while now, and is by an artist unknown to me.

Kid Krishna and Daz Cat, Nine Tree Hill, Bristol, November 2024
Kid Krishna and Daz Cat, Nine Tree Hill, Bristol, November 2024

To the left, Kid Krishna has painted one of his mega tags, which are simpler than his larger and more complex graffiti writing pieces. These quick throw ups are usually painted using rollers and can by completed in minutes. The letters, in pink, spell out CRIE as with all of his work, although it can sometimes be difficult to decipher. He has selected two very strong contrasting colours, pink and black, for maximum impact.

Daz Cat, Nine Tree Hill, Bristol, November 2024
Daz Cat, Nine Tree Hill, Bristol, November 2024

To the right, Daz Cat has painted one of his cat portraits on the front door of a flat. The gold cat has also been painted in haste, I would suggest, as it is a simple outline and single colour piece. I always like it when he tags his pieces with Caroline, who I guess is his special person. Cats are always most welcome on Natural Adventures.

6564. Cumberland Basin

Abbie Laura Smith, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, November 2024
Abbie Laura Smith, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, November 2024

Abbie Laura Smith has pushed the creative boat out a little with this symmetrical wheatpaste stuck on a utility box in Cumberland Basin. Rather than being bilaterally symmetrical, the twin portraits are rotationally symmetrical, which I think might be a first on Natural Adventures.

Abbie Laura Smith, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, November 2024
Abbie Laura Smith, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, November 2024

I love the way that Abbie Laura Smith has introduced some colour into this paste-up, which features a portrait of a woman looking a little fed up, and perhaps sad. ALS has a wonderful way of representing hair, which almost looks like it is from a lino-cut that has been scored and printed. There are some subtle differences in the application of colour between the two portraits, such as the lips and distribution of pinks and reds in the hair. This is a wonderfully creative piece from our resident wheatpaster.