Werm continues to turn out outstanding pieces of graffiti writing, and has dropped into a steady rhythm of creating calm technically accomplished pieces. A few years back he used to create very busy, highly complex pieces that were almost overwhelming, but his work these days is much more assured, and it feels like he has nothing to prove any more.
Werm, L Dub, Bristol, June 2026
The colour selection in this piece, grey, pink and green, while a little unusual, seems to work really well. As expected, there is a bilateral symmetry to the letters WERM that is very easy on the eye, and the starbursts at key points across the piece add a touch. A classy piece from Werm at Lawrence Weston.
Avem808 only really came under my radar about a year ago, and since then his work has transformed somewhat and at an incredible pace. I think that he has a bit of time on his hands at the moment, which is why he is able to get out and paint quite frequently.
Avem808, Stapleton Road, Bristol, June 2026
His intricate writing has given way a little to the creation of busy and detailed combination pieces, crawling with characters. Here, his letters in red and pink, which I assume spell out AVEM, are joined by a fez-wearing camel, and a raft of other crazy characters. There is a lot going on in this piece and an awful lot to look at, it is almost overwhelming, but worth dwelling on it for a while to see all the little stories unfold in front of you.
Minto has been smashing it so far this year, and with this piece in St Werburghs, which I believe was part of a birthday paint jam for Donz, he has taken it all to a new level. This is probably my favourite Minto piece so far.
Minto, St Werburghs, Bristol, June 2026
Everything about this piece feels perfect. The colour selection of pinks and reds set on the white background is outstanding. The overall design of the MINTO letters is in complete harmony with the colour scheme and space on the wall. Sometimes Minto’s work can be a bit busy, but here he has managed to present detail together with complete clarity and precision. A stunning piece of graffiti writing.
With a playful variation on one of John D’oh’s sayings, this piece reminds us that ‘life is like ice cream, enjoy it before it melts away’. Advice I have not always been very good at heeding, spending too much of my time dwelling in the past or the future, and forgetting to enjoy the moment.
John D’oh, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, June 2026
In this great column stencil piece, we see a youth in a hoodie enjoying a ’99’ while a gull above plans its angle of attach. This is a rather more accurate street scene than many might believe. Gulls (although many species are protected under law), can be a real pest, and frequently raid holidaymakers’ ice creams or fish and chips while wandering along a promenade. Fun stuff from John D’oh.
I am Ian, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, June 2026I am Ian, Dean Lane, Bristol, January 2025I Am Ian, M32 roundabout, Bristol, August 2024Kid Crayon and I Am Ian, Cumberland Basin, Bristol, July 2024I am Ian, Dean Lane, Bristol, July 2024I am Ian, M32 roundabout, Bristol, June 2024I Am Ian, M32 roundabout, Bristol, April 2023I Am Ian, M32 Spot, Bristol, October 2020Kid Crayon and I Am Ian, M32 Spot, Bristol, October 2020I am Ian and Kid Crayon, M32 roundabout, Bristol, July 2020I Am Ian, St Werburghs, Bristol, January 2020Kid Crayon and I Am Ian, St Werburghs, Bristol, January 2020
Sub is one of the more prolific writers in Bristol, and hardly a day goes by when I don’t see one of his pieces somewhere around the city. This is a reasonably recent one from the long wall at Peel Street Green.
Sub, Peel Street Green, Bristol, June 2026
There is a rather nice steely quality to the fill in these SUB letters and the letter surface has a bit of an iridescent sheen, reminiscent of a Pigeon’s breast feathers. Sub has played a little with the letter designs which are veering a little towards a calligraphy script. Nice piece from a hard worker.
Conrico has had an exceptional few months, and even managed to secure a wall at Upfest 2026, something that I know he had been eager to achieve. His style of painting with ‘brush strokes’ using spray cans gives a unique look to his work and in particular his portraits.
Conrico, Sparke Evans Park, Bristol, June 2026
Sandwiched between Werm and Kool Hand, this portrait piece features a woman taking a photograph of Kool Hand’s piece. I do like it when street art interacts in this way. The woman is beautifully presented and like many in his portraits has dyed hair. She casts a curious shadow which lifts her away from the wall. Lovely stuff from Conrico.
Ooof! This is a belter from Corupt. Every once in a while you can find a piece and simply think ‘my work is done today’ that is how I felt when I saw this beauty. I don’t know exactly what it is that makes one piece more special than another, but for me this one has it.
Corupt, Sparke Evans Park, Bristol, June 2026
Using his STICK letters, Corupt (whose proper name is more likely BS3 – but I have always used Corupt) has crafted so many varied and intricate fills in his letters, but has managed to a buzz without it feeling fussy or pretentious. I love the little star character at the top, which is the tittle of the ‘i’. Set on a gorgeous stormy background too. This is classy graffiti writing.
A recent paint jam alongside the M32 had a rather unusual Central American theme the likes of which we don’t often see in Bristol, perhaps for obvious reasons. This colourful character piece by I am Ian features a gun-toting ‘Mexican’ bandit.
I am Ian, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, June 2026
The character, complete with sombrero and poncho, is a little bit stereotyped, which is not surprising as much of our understanding of such things is via the consumption of spaghetti westerns of the late 20th century. There is some great perspective in this piece, and I rather like the desert background including several cacti. More from this adventurous paint jam to come.
Doors 360 – Doors of Shrewsbury (part X) – August 2025
This week I return to Shrewsbury, with a few more doors from this fascinating town near the Welsh border. The doors this week are mostly town house doors which show off the range of styles and periods beautifully. What I love about this series is that it feels like every single door is quite different from the next and that the variety is everlasting. Most of the doors in this series were photographed in April last year, but this selection was from a return visit I made in August. I hope you enjoy this selection.
Blower’s Repositary gateway and door, Castlegate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, August 2026Black door and chair, Windsor Place, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, August 2026Perches House and ‘well-used’ black door, Windsor Place, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, August 2026Blue gate door to St Mary’s Church Hall, St Mary’s Court, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, August 2026Grand doorway and door to the Nurses Home (1910), St Mary’s Court, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, August 2026Beautiful green door, steps and lamp, St Mary’s Court, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, August 2026Blue door, steps and plant pots, St Mary’s Court, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, August 2026Ghost door and slim window, Dogpole, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, August 2026Fancy portico with columns and huge front door, Dogpole, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, August 2026Recessed timber-framed house and large door, Dogpole, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, August 2026Close up of studded unpainted door and timber frame – note the letterbox in sited in the brickwork to the right of the door, Dogpole, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, August 2026
I really like that last door, there is so much history there, including three brass doorbells – what stories that door could tell. Well, that’s yer lot for another week. I hope you have a great weekend, and if you’re into that sort of thing, I hope you are enjoying the football World Cup.
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 weekly Thursday Doors post and his Sunday recap.
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