Writer – Page 14 – Natural adventures

7528. M32 roundabout J2 (13)

Haka, M32 roundabout J2, Bristol, March 2026

In my wanderings in search of Bristol street art and graffiti, I tend to visit the ‘honey pots’ most often, and then radiate outwards to the spots where turnover is lower, or where wall space is limited to one or two pieces only. This means that I tend to miss quite a few pieces from these less visited places. I was pleased therefore to stumble across this Haka piece in a tunnel under the M32 recently.

I think that Haka painted this some time ago, but it still looks in fair condition. Haka’s combination pieces usually feature children’s picture book characters. The pirate in the piece, standing on a barrel is unknown to me, and a quick Google search didn’t help. A fun piece for the kids.

7525. Sparke Evans Park (147)

Nips, Sparke Evans Park, Bristol, February 2026

Nips continues to delight with her work and her pieces seem to be coming thick and fast at the moment. Although the last piece I featured here by Nips was a chrome delight, it is her fills that are the trademark of her work. The letters are separated from the background with a contrasting purple drop shadow, but it is the outstanding letter fills that are so captivating in this piece.

Nips’ letter shapes tend to remain fairly constant, so the interest is around what she does with colour and form in her fills and background. Here she has mastered both. Starting with the background, Nips has opted for a fairly minimal coverage but used it well with a blend of fiery oranges and yellows. A combination of greens and browns are washed together, creating something similar to a tie dye effect. This is brilliant and presented by an artist who shows confidence with her colour selections. Excellent.

7524. M32 roundabout J3 (751)

Corupt, M32 roundabout, Bristol, March 2026

I was so lucky to catch up with Corupt minutes after he had completed this outstanding piece of graffiti writing on the roundabout. We had time for a long conversation as he was with a friend who was only halfway through completing his piece. It sounded like things had been a little turbulent for him for a while, but that they were settling down, and he will be able to concentrate a little more on his writing now.

These STICK letters (he switches between STICK and CORUPT) are superbly presented with a stunning array of fill patterns in reds and oranges, and a classic stripy vertical drop shadow. Set on a dark buffed wall, this is a classy piece of work, but then why wouldn’t it be?

7521. Sparke Evans Park (146)

Hugs, Sparke Evans Park, Bristol, February 2026

I am taking a bit of a punt on this one, because it can be difficult to be sure who the artist is of an unsigned work… you have to go on style alone. I haven’t seen much lately that I could nail down as a dead cert Dog Bless the Band piece, although there have been a few candidates. He used to make it a bit easier by always writing MOTEL with a very distinctive ‘M’, but those are not necessarily the letters here. The selection of modest earthy colours is another indicator as well as the soft and blended fill style. Looking at his previous work, I think that I am reasonably confident it is the work of Dog Bless the Band. Update – and I would be wrong – the piece is by Hugs (although the styles are remarkably similar).

I have to say that I am a big fan of this style of writing, there is something organic and ‘mother earthly’ about it. It is gentle and unthreatening, almost as if created by nature itself. I will be on the lookout for more from this artist, and may have to raid my archives to dig out some ‘probables’ that I can attribute to him. Very nice piece.

7520. River Avon (114)

Werm, River Avon, Bristol, February 2026

Werm has been on fire this year, turning out a variety of tight pieces, each with a slightly different look. This piece brings us back to his favoured structural letter style with a solid bilateral symmetry.

What makes this one stand out for me is the superb colour selection and freshness of the piece. Everything is near perfect. The letters are beautifully proportioned. The turquoise fill with its contiguous pattern of blue circles joined with lines has a molecular model feel to it, and is simply amazing. The red border is regular and clean and the piece sits on a beige buffed wall with superb red bricks randomly distributed. A very classy piece from Werm.

7519. M32 roundabout J3 (750)

Rakem, M32 roundabout, Bristol, February 2026

This is the last of five outstanding wildstyle graffiti writing pieces that were painted alongside each other a couple of weeks ago. This final piece is by Rakem, and is technically outstanding. While the letters are heavily disguised, they can be quite easily read if you know what to look for.

I don’t know the artist, and haven’t posted his work before. I have a feeling he might be from Cardiff, but am not sure. The work speaks for itself, and any description I offer wouldn’t do the piece justice. Fabulous work from all five artists:

Hemper, M32 roundabout, Bristol, February 2026

Turoe, M32 roundabout, Bristol, February 2026

Cesto One, M32 roundabout, Bristol, February 2026

Karmone, M32 roundabout, Bristol, February 2026

7517. M32 Cycle path (309)

Nips, M32 Cycle path, Bristol, February 2026

Nips has been super-busy recently, which is a good thing, because I love her work. Normally I wax lyrical about her fills, but in this instance it is a straightforward chrome fill, with some minimal black accent lines and spots.

What makes this piece for me is the wall preparation of a dark blue background, and the vibrant lime green/yellow outline, which combine to help this piece stand out and shout. Imagine if there had been no background or strong border, the writing would be in danger of being absorbed by the wall altogether. A wonderful bold piece from Nips.

7516. Berwick Road

3Dom, Berwick Road, Bristol, February 2026

I feel particularly squeezed for time today, so this might be short. As you will know the lion’s share of my photographic street art trips are accompanied by my dog. We wander about in some of the less desirable places of the city and snap away. Occasionally he will pull me in a direction I wasn’t planning, but that may lead to a new discovery, and so it was when I found this modest piece by 3Dom.

Painted on a rather grubby hoarding, the letters 3DOM can clearly be made out. I love his style of writing, which he has made all his own, and it is always immaculately presented. He includes the words ‘there were lobsters on the Titanic waiting to be eaten’, which I think means that there was a small and just breadcrumb of a positive outcome from the sinking of the Titanic – there might be a hint of class war in the sentiment too. My guess only – It isn’t a phrase I have heard before.

7515. Dean Lane skate park (907)

Jee See, Dean Lane, Bristol, February 2026

I was tipped-off by Jee See that he had painted this piece in Dean Lane, and a couple of days later he was painting on the roundabout, unfortunately I arrived at that one literally minutes too late, as someone was painting over his piece there. At least I got to this one in time.

I have enjoyed Jee See’s work for years now, having first met him a long time ago under the M32, while he was painting a column there. His SEISMIC pieces have become a signature design, in which he folds his letters on top of one another and makes them stand out with deep drop shadows. This one is painted in rather downbeat greys and blacks, but manages to command this end of the wall. Great to see Jee See out and about.

7514. Sparke Evans Park (144)

Biers, Sparke Evans Park, Bristol, February 2026

I knew from my Instagram feed that Biers has changes his letters recently from WD40 to RABIES, and this is the first piece that I have seen in his new persona. I have to say that I really like his choice and the enthusiasm that has come with it. Furthermore, I think it gives him more scope than his former WD40 option.

The letters in this wonderful chrome piece are a little unruly, in a good way. I also note that the second half of his letters BIES, isn’t too far away from BIERS, which are the letters I first associate with him. The sparse decoration in the letters is just the right amount, and the contrast with the red background separated only by the thinnest of yellow lines. This might signal the start of a refreshed Biers – I hope so.

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