A colourful piece of street art by Mister Samo.

Mister Samo has been painting since 2013, working in spray paint and acrylics. His work has always focused on gender transition often using himself as the model.

From an early age, Samo leaned towards artistic outlets as a form of communication and self-expression. At age 17, he decided to study for a BTEC in Art and Design at Alton College, now part of Havant & South Downs College. Some of Samo’s career highlights include painting at World Pride 2019, producing the art book, I EXIST, and founding a LGBTQ+ safe space scheme.

In May 2022, the world’s leading learning company, Pearson, has announced that Samo will be its latest BTEC education ambassador, specialising in Creative Arts.

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While on the search for Hares of Hampshire it was lovely to come across some amazing pieces of street art, though unfortunately a couple of them were obscured by portable railings. I will have to go back for those.

This one is a collaboration piece by Background Bob and My Dog Sighs.

I found this text on the Street Art Utopia website:

My Dog Sighs: This one was a special collaboration with a good friend of mine, Background Bob. Those of you who don’t know, Background Bob is the alter ego of 13 year old Noah. Described as a cheeky lad with hydrocephalus, epilepsy and cerebral palsy, his background paintings have become hugely popular, shaking up the artworld.
Initially starting as a project during the first Covid Lockdown, the idea and the project took off. Noah would paint the backgrounds and artists would collaborate by painting on top. More than 200 artists took part. Background Bob then published a book of the works which sold out raising more than £100k for charity.
I was very proud to be part of the first phase but Bob is back, working with Lots of incredible new artists. Not wanting to miss out on the second project, today, instead of painting directly onto one of Bob’s cardboard, I’d recreate one of his pieces and add my part of the collaboration over the top. I also added Noah into the reflection and used both Noah’s mum and brothers iris as reference for the eye.
Background Bob: So whilst we were filming for ITV news and attending exhibition openings something very very special was happening in Southampton at Re-claim Southampton. The legend, all round lovely guy, and good friend My Dog Sighs was busy painting something super exciting! This epic piece uses the iris pattern from my brothers and mum’s eye and features little old me in the reflection.


122 pictures in 2022 (86) represent an art movement

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After saying on one of Andrew's fabulous street art photos that I wished I lived near a city with street art, I went into Southampton for the Hares of Hampshire art trail and actually found three pieces of wall art. This one by Elno Art I thought perfect for Definitely Dreaming's theme of brightly coloured.

From Elno Art's website: Elena Gonzalez Nieto also known as ELNO, is a Spanish visual artist based in London since 2014. Covering a broad range of artistic styles & techniques, Street Artist, Illustrator / Painter and co-founder of the Wom Collective, a female street art collective that puts great emphasis on empowering Women & Connecting and inspiring communities through art. Curating various events, exhibitions & paint jams that all put great focus on sharing and inspiring the community.


Her style has evolved & developed from a multitude of background influences ranging from living experiences in European Cities such as Paris & Barcelona, working experiences within the theatre / Film industry to her interest in self development, spirituality and the natural world


Definitely Dreaming 'brightly coloured' 26/52

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While looking for the Snowdogs we came across several wall murals. I wish more cities would allow this type of artwork.

7DoS Worn and Weathered Thursday, art theme.

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A charming piece of street art by Hendog.

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