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Never Avoid What Makes You Smile (8 Photos)

https://streetartutopia.com/2025/11/21/never-avoid-what-makes-you-smile/

Never Avoid What Makes You Smile (8 Photos)

https://streetartutopia.com/2025/11/21/never-avoid-what-makes-you-smile/

Never Avoid What Makes You Smile (8 Photos)

https://streetartutopia.com/2025/11/21/never-avoid-what-makes-you-smile/

Never Avoid What Makes You Smile (8 Photos)

https://streetartutopia.com/2025/11/21/never-avoid-what-makes-you-smile/

Never Avoid What Makes You Smile (8 Photos)

https://streetartutopia.com/2025/11/21/never-avoid-what-makes-you-smile/

When Houses Become Beautiful (8 Photos)

https://streetartutopia.com/2025/08/29/when-houses-become-beautiful-8-photos/

Love this new sign on the Clyde Walkway, but it definitely falls into the Keep Glasgow Weird category. It's one of a number of signs inspired by Science Fiction movies around the citys Science Centre #glasgow #keepglasgowweird #streetart #glasgowstreetart #signs #godzilla #finniestoncrane #ovohydro

@[email protected] 🔗 mastodon.scot/users/thisis... - #glasgow #streetart #kelvingrovepark #banana #glasgowstreetart #keepglasgowweird #glasgowtoday #scotland #humour #scottishhumour #glasgowhumour

9 Times WOSKerski Made UK Walls Feel Like Glitches in Reality

https://streetartutopia.com/2025/05/24/woskerski-uk-walls/

Happy Easter everyone! Dad's dressed up as the Easter Bunny this year to hand out eggs to all the little ones in our colony. I love chocolate eggs, especially the mackerel-flavoured ones! Mmmmmm, chocolate mackerel!

#glasgow #streetart #happyeaster #eastereggs #penguin #penguins #glasgowstreetart #glasgowpenguins #glasgowstreetart #kelvinwalkway

24 Times SMUG Made Walls Look More Real Than Life

https://streetartutopia.com/2025/04/01/by-smug-a-collection-2/

The sun is shining, the skies are blue, Spring is finally here. This all makes our hearts soar and we can't help but dance with joy! In case you're wondering, Joy is the one on the right! 🤣🤣🤣

#glasgow #spring #sunshine #kelvinwalkway #penguins #dancingpenguins #glasgowpenguins #streetart #glasgowstreetart #glasgowtoday

24 Times SMUG Made Walls Look More Real Than Life

https://streetartutopia.com/2025/04/01/by-smug-a-collection-2/

24 Times SMUG Made Walls Look More Real Than Life

https://streetartutopia.com/2025/04/01/by-smug-a-collection-2/

24 Times SMUG Made Walls Look More Real Than Life

https://streetartutopia.com/2025/04/01/by-smug-a-collection-2/

24 Times SMUG Made Walls Look More Real Than Life

https://streetartutopia.com/2025/04/01/by-smug-a-collection-2/

My balloon!

#glasgow #streetart #penguin #glasgowpenguins #kelvinwalkway #balloon #glasgowstreetart

It's Mother's Day here in our wall by the River Kelvin in Glasgow, and as always me and my Little Brother have got Mum some fab prezzies!

#glasgow #MothersDay #penguins #glasgowpenguins #kelvinwalkway #streetart #glasgowstreetart

Today we went to SpongeBob's house! Okay, it's not really SpongeBob's house, but it is a house shaped like a giant pineapple. How cool is that!

#penguin #pineapple #SpongeBobSquarepants #glasgowpenguins #streetart #glasgowstreetart

Today we went to see the Kelpies - they're absolutely massive! I don't think my Little Brother was very impressed with them, though.

#penguin #glasgowpenguins #kelpies #thekelpies #falkirk #streetart #glasgowstreetart #scotland #visitscotland

Today, Mum decided she needed to feel some snow under her flippers, so she climbed Ben Vorlich. It wasn't easy, but she made it all the way to the top!

#glasgow #benvorlich #penguin #glasgowpenguins #streetart #glasgowstreetart #hillwalkingscotland

After school today, we went to Tatooine to see BB-8! Not really, but we did go to the Riverside Museum in Glasgow which has a Star Wars exhibition on at the moment. It was great!

#glasgow #riversidemuseum #penguins #penguin #streetart #starwars #bb8 #glasgowpenguins #glasgowstreetart

It's a little bit windy here in Glasgow today. Stay safe everyone!

#glasgow #StormÉowyn #penguin #glasgowpenguins #glasgowtodsy #streetart #glasgowstreetart #kelvinwalkway #wind

We're hanging up our Christmas stockings in readiness for Santa Claus coming tonight! I REALLY hope he brings me mackerel!

#glasgow #glasgowpenguins #penguin #penguins #xmas #christmas #streetart #glasgowstreetart #kelvinwalkway #xmaspenguin #happychristmas

Last Sunday we were carol-singing in Glasgow City Centre, and this Sunday we're at it again, but in our wall on the Kelvin Walkway!

#glasgow #penguin #penguins #glasgowpenguins #carolsinging #kelvinwalkway #streetart #glasgowstreetart #xmas2024

Santa Claus! Today we went to see Santa Claus!!!

#glasgow #penguin #penguins #glasgowpenguins #santaclaus #streetart #glasgowstreetart #kelvinwalkway

We especially like it when the crackers go bang! 🐧🙂

#glasgow #christmascrackers #penguins #glasgowpenguins #streetart #glasgowstreetart #kelvinwalkway #xmas2024

One of the things we penguins especially like about Christmas, is Christmas crackers!!!!

#glasgow #penguins #christmascrackers #streetart #glasgowstreetart #kelhinwalkway #glasgowpenguins

We might not have done very well with putting up the Christmas lights, but with Mum's supervision, we did a lot better with the Christmas tree!

#glasgow #streetart #glasgowstreetart #penguin #glasgowpenguins #kelvinwalkway #xmas #xmastree

Today we went into George Square to look at the Christmas lights! I really liked the reindeer beside the Christmas tree!

#glasgow #xmas2024 #glasgowpenguins #penguin #streetart #glasgowstreetart #christmaslights

Amazing news! The book me and Dad have been working on has finally been published! It has over 50 photos of us and takes you through the first year of our life in Glasgow! It's available for £2.99 as a Kindle ebook (https://amzn.eu/d/iBO6vhC), or as a rather beautiful hardback edition (https://amzn.eu/d/cyHZWhK) for £18.99. This would be a great Xmas present for any Glasgow Penguin fans in your life!

#glasgow #penguins #streetart #glasgowstreetart #glasgowpenguins 

The story presented in this plaque took quite a bit of research to uncover. It's about Glasgow's most flamboyant billionaire and the forgotten reason why he built the Finnieston Crane.

#glasgow #glaikit #humour #streetart #glasgowhumour #glasgowstreetart #finniestoncrane #nessie #lochnessmonster

The story presented in this plaque took quite a bit of research to uncover. It's about Glasgow's most flamboyant billionaire and the forgotten reason why he built the Finnieston Crane.

#glasgow #glaikit #humour #streetart #glasgowhumour #glasgowstreetart #finniestoncrane #nessie #lochnessmonster

The story presented in this plaque took quite a bit of research to uncover. It's about Glasgow's most flamboyant billionaire and the forgotten reason why he built the Finnieston Crane.

#glasgow #glaikit #humour #streetart #glasgowhumour #glasgowstreetart #finniestoncrane #nessie #lochnessmonster

The story presented in this plaque took quite a bit of research to uncover. It's about Glasgow's most flamboyant billionaire and the forgotten reason why he built the Finnieston Crane.

#glasgow #glaikit #humour #streetart #glasgowhumour #glasgowstreetart #finniestoncrane #nessie #lochnessmonster

The story presented in this plaque took quite a bit of research to uncover. It's about Glasgow's most flamboyant billionaire and the forgotten reason why he built the Finnieston Crane.

#glasgow #glaikit #humour #streetart #glasgowhumour #glasgowstreetart #finniestoncrane #nessie #lochnessmonster

Eyes That Speak: A Stunning Collection of My Dog Sighs Most Powerful Street Artworks (7 Murals)

I’ve been captivated by the work of My Dog Sighs for many years, and finally, I bring together a collection showcasing some of his most striking murals.

His eye murals, each one seemingly alive and filled with emotion, have left an indelible mark on the streets across the globe. From the rich colors to the intricate reflections in each iris, My Dog Sighs manages to convey something deeply human in every piece.

Join me as I share a curated selection of his works, highlighting the artistry and emotion that make his murals so unforgettable.

If you’re as captivated by My Dog Sighs’ work as I am, make sure to follow him on Instagram @mydogsighs to see more of his incredible murals and keep up with his latest creations. His feed is filled with eye-catching pieces that bring life to urban spaces around the world.

1

By My Dog Sighs – In Eccleston, England.

2

By My Dog Sighs in Portsmouth, UK for LOOK UP Portsmouth. 

3

By My Dog Sighs in London, UK. Photo by Brian B.

4

By My Dog Sighs at Santa Clara elementary school in Wynwood, Miami, Florida as part of the aWall Mural Projects.

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by My Dog Sighs and Background Bob in Southampton, UK.

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By My Dog Sighs in Glasgow, Scotland.

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By My Dog Sighs in Cardiff, Wales.

My Dog Sighs: We’ve all sat and watched this hideous situation unfurl and while it’s not much, I wanted to do what I know best, (throwing paint) to highlight my sadness and anger over the Ukrainian invasion by Russia.

More: Beautiful artwork of a crying eye featuring Ukraine’s flag and bombing of capital Kyiv

What do you think about the art by My Dog Sighs? Do you have a favorite?

#ArtInGlasgow #ArtReflection #ContemporaryMural #EyeMural #GlasgowStreetArt #muralArtist #MyDogSighs #publicArt #PurpleEyeMural #ScotlandArt #ScottishStreetArt #StreetArt #streetArtPhotography #UrbanArt #UrbanCulture

Happy Hallowe'en, Glasgow! We penguins love dresssing up and going out trick-or-treating!

#glasgow #penguins #glasgowpenguins #happyhalloween #halloween #kelvinwalkway #streetart #glasgowstreetart #penguin #darthvadar

24 Murals By SMUG!

I’ve always been drawn to SMUG’s art—there’s just something amazing about how he brings everyday faces to life on such a massive scale.

Known worldwide for his super-realistic portraits, SMUG’s murals are incredibly detailed and often tower up to 14 stories high! His work isn’t just impressive; it’s a mix of creativity and skill, with each piece telling its own story through light, shadow, and careful detail.

When SMUG starts a mural, he’s not just copying a photo; he’s adapting to the wall in front of him. Every wall, with its own texture and quirks, becomes part of the artwork. Seeing him turn these challenges into part of the art is what makes his work so incredible.

1

In Glasgow, Scotland.

2

In Frankston, Victoria, Australia at The Big Picture Fest.

Be sure to keep up with SMUG’s latest creations by following him on Instagram. For more of SMUG’s remarkable works, check out our previous collection: See some of his older murals in this collection from 2011.

Don’t forget to share your photos of SMUG’s street art in our Facebook group, Your Street Art Utopia.

3

Tribute to SMUGs grandparents in Melbourne, Australia.

4

In Wirrabara, South Australia.

SMUG: Wirrabara, South Australia. One of my most challenging murals to date. I can’t imagine anyone actually enjoys painting 30m tall murals on a curved surface but, contrary to just about everything I said when I finally finished this, I’m kind of keen to do another one! Haha! I love rural Australia and really regret that I didn’t have more time to spend there to fully appreciate it. 

5

In Leicester, UK at Bring The Paint Street Art Festival.

6

In Karlstad, Sweden for Artscape.

SMUG: One of the most absorbant walls I’ve ever worked on so I killed A LOT of cans on this one and spent a couple of days longer than I wanted to on it.

7

In Kreuzberg, Berlin at Berlin Mural Fest.

8

This two Squirrels are from Street Art Festival in Belgium.

9

For Project SAATO in Paris, France.

10

In Västervik, Sweden at BANK! Västervik Street Art.

11

At Upeart in Kotka, Finland.

12

At Waterford Walls Street Art Festival in Ireland.

13

Mural in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

14

At Yardworks in Glasgow, Scotland.

15

In Melbourne, Australia.

16

For Artscape in Årjäng, Sweden.

17

At Wonderwalls Festival in Wollongong, Australia.

SMUG: It was a real push to finish this one. Ended up only having 3 days after the local authorities threw their weight around trying to stop us. Plus for a Sunday sunset haired dude like me it was freaking hot as all hell!

18

In North Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.

SMUG: Painting the local legend Cam, who drops knowledge on everyone and carves these beautiful heart brooches for the women of Hobart to help them fall in love with him. Not my usual color palette but had a lot of fun painting this one.

19

For Colour Tumby Street Art Festival in Tumby Bay, Australia.

20

In Glasgow, Scotland.

21

In Melbourne, Australia.

22

Mural in Partille, Göteborg for Artscape.

SMUG: My wall for this years Artscape project in Partille, Göteborg. This year we were given a folk tale to base our murals on and I was given the tale of Revontulet. In the Finnish origin story of the Aurora Borealis a firefox wins favor of the villagers by igniting the sky with the Northern Lights to help a lost hiker find his way in the icy woods. This is now the tallest mural in Sweden and whispers are saying the tallest in Scandinavia.

23

Mural paying tribute to farmers by Smug in Lameroo, Australia for Lameroo Silo Art. Curated by Juddy Roller.

Lameroo Silo Art: The incredible Lameroo Silo Art Project is officially completed on the Eastern Viterra Silo, in Lameroo, South Australia. The mural was completed in just 3 weeks, by the extraordinarily talented Sam ‘SMUG’ Bates, at the heels of art curators Juddy Roller! This  artwork beautifully reflects Lameroo’s rich farming routes, paying tribute to the resilience of our pioneering farmers, in establishing life and livelihood. The picture aims to capture the essence of the Mallee farmer—a symbolic representation of unwavering spirit and hope, which is still alive in our community today.

24

By SMUG in Glasgow, Scotland. Photos by Gordon Terris.

In collaboration with the Govan Housing Association in honour of its 50th anniversary, inspired by the Govan-born ‘Daffodil King’, Peter Barr. Barr is credited with bringing the daffodil back into fashion in the late 1800s, and the Memorial Cup is given out each year to those who follow in his footsteps and advance the standing of daffodils.

What do you think of SMUG’s street art? Do you have a favorite?

#amazingStreetArt #artOnTheStreets #australia #birdMural #collection #communityArtProjects #daffodilMural #epicMurals #Frankston #GlasgowArtInstallations #GlasgowMurals #GlasgowStreetArt #GovanHousingAssociation #graffiti #GraffitiArt #murals #natureStreetArt #natureInspiredMurals #PeterBarrDaffodilKing #Photorealism #publicArt #RealisticPortraits_ #realisticStreetArt #ScottishStreetArt #smug #SMUGArtist #SMUGMurals #smugOne #StreetArt #streetArtRealism #streetArtists #TheBigPictureFest #UrbanArt #urbanArtScotland

24 Murals By SMUG!

I’ve always been drawn to SMUG’s art—there’s just something amazing about how he brings everyday faces to life on such a massive scale.

Known worldwide for his super-realistic portraits, SMUG’s murals are incredibly detailed and often tower up to 14 stories high! His work isn’t just impressive; it’s a mix of creativity and skill, with each piece telling its own story through light, shadow, and careful detail.

When SMUG starts a mural, he’s not just copying a photo; he’s adapting to the wall in front of him. Every wall, with its own texture and quirks, becomes part of the artwork. Seeing him turn these challenges into part of the art is what makes his work so incredible.

1

In Glasgow, Scotland.

2

In Frankston, Victoria, Australia at The Big Picture Fest.

Be sure to keep up with SMUG’s latest creations by following him on Instagram. For more of SMUG’s remarkable works, check out our previous collection: See some of his older murals in this collection from 2011.

Don’t forget to share your photos of SMUG’s street art in our Facebook group, Your Street Art Utopia.

3

Tribute to SMUGs grandparents in Melbourne, Australia.

4

In Wirrabara, South Australia.

SMUG: Wirrabara, South Australia. One of my most challenging murals to date. I can’t imagine anyone actually enjoys painting 30m tall murals on a curved surface but, contrary to just about everything I said when I finally finished this, I’m kind of keen to do another one! Haha! I love rural Australia and really regret that I didn’t have more time to spend there to fully appreciate it. 

5

In Leicester, UK at Bring The Paint Street Art Festival.

6

In Karlstad, Sweden for Artscape.

SMUG: One of the most absorbant walls I’ve ever worked on so I killed A LOT of cans on this one and spent a couple of days longer than I wanted to on it.

7

In Kreuzberg, Berlin at Berlin Mural Fest.

8

This two Squirrels are from Street Art Festival in Belgium.

9

For Project SAATO in Paris, France.

10

In Västervik, Sweden at BANK! Västervik Street Art.

11

At Upeart in Kotka, Finland.

12

At Waterford Walls Street Art Festival in Ireland.

13

Mural in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

14

At Yardworks in Glasgow, Scotland.

15

In Melbourne, Australia.

16

For Artscape in Årjäng, Sweden.

17

At Wonderwalls Festival in Wollongong, Australia.

SMUG: It was a real push to finish this one. Ended up only having 3 days after the local authorities threw their weight around trying to stop us. Plus for a Sunday sunset haired dude like me it was freaking hot as all hell!

18

In North Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.

SMUG: Painting the local legend Cam, who drops knowledge on everyone and carves these beautiful heart brooches for the women of Hobart to help them fall in love with him. Not my usual color palette but had a lot of fun painting this one.

19

For Colour Tumby Street Art Festival in Tumby Bay, Australia.

20

In Glasgow, Scotland.

21

In Melbourne, Australia.

22

Mural in Partille, Göteborg for Artscape.

SMUG: My wall for this years Artscape project in Partille, Göteborg. This year we were given a folk tale to base our murals on and I was given the tale of Revontulet. In the Finnish origin story of the Aurora Borealis a firefox wins favor of the villagers by igniting the sky with the Northern Lights to help a lost hiker find his way in the icy woods. This is now the tallest mural in Sweden and whispers are saying the tallest in Scandinavia.

23

Mural paying tribute to farmers by Smug in Lameroo, Australia for Lameroo Silo Art. Curated by Juddy Roller.

Lameroo Silo Art: The incredible Lameroo Silo Art Project is officially completed on the Eastern Viterra Silo, in Lameroo, South Australia. The mural was completed in just 3 weeks, by the extraordinarily talented Sam ‘SMUG’ Bates, at the heels of art curators Juddy Roller! This  artwork beautifully reflects Lameroo’s rich farming routes, paying tribute to the resilience of our pioneering farmers, in establishing life and livelihood. The picture aims to capture the essence of the Mallee farmer—a symbolic representation of unwavering spirit and hope, which is still alive in our community today.

24

By SMUG in Glasgow, Scotland. Photos by Gordon Terris.

In collaboration with the Govan Housing Association in honour of its 50th anniversary, inspired by the Govan-born ‘Daffodil King’, Peter Barr. Barr is credited with bringing the daffodil back into fashion in the late 1800s, and the Memorial Cup is given out each year to those who follow in his footsteps and advance the standing of daffodils.

What do you think of SMUG’s street art? Do you have a favorite?

#amazingStreetArt #artOnTheStreets #australia #birdMural #collection #communityArtProjects #daffodilMural #epicMurals #Frankston #GlasgowArtInstallations #GlasgowMurals #GlasgowStreetArt #GovanHousingAssociation #graffiti #GraffitiArt #murals #natureStreetArt #natureInspiredMurals #PeterBarrDaffodilKing #Photorealism #publicArt #RealisticPortraits_ #realisticStreetArt #ScottishStreetArt #smug #SMUGArtist #SMUGMurals #smugOne #StreetArt #streetArtRealism #streetArtists #TheBigPictureFest #UrbanArt #urbanArtScotland

24 Murals By SMUG!

I’ve always been drawn to SMUG’s art—there’s just something amazing about how he brings everyday faces to life on such a massive scale.

Known worldwide for his super-realistic portraits, SMUG’s murals are incredibly detailed and often tower up to 14 stories high! His work isn’t just impressive; it’s a mix of creativity and skill, with each piece telling its own story through light, shadow, and careful detail.

When SMUG starts a mural, he’s not just copying a photo; he’s adapting to the wall in front of him. Every wall, with its own texture and quirks, becomes part of the artwork. Seeing him turn these challenges into part of the art is what makes his work so incredible.

1

In Glasgow, Scotland.

2

In Frankston, Victoria, Australia at The Big Picture Fest.

Be sure to keep up with SMUG’s latest creations by following him on Instagram. For more of SMUG’s remarkable works, check out our previous collection: See some of his older murals in this collection from 2011.

Don’t forget to share your photos of SMUG’s street art in our Facebook group, Your Street Art Utopia.

3

Tribute to SMUGs grandparents in Melbourne, Australia.

4

In Wirrabara, South Australia.

SMUG: Wirrabara, South Australia. One of my most challenging murals to date. I can’t imagine anyone actually enjoys painting 30m tall murals on a curved surface but, contrary to just about everything I said when I finally finished this, I’m kind of keen to do another one! Haha! I love rural Australia and really regret that I didn’t have more time to spend there to fully appreciate it. 

5

In Leicester, UK at Bring The Paint Street Art Festival.

6

In Karlstad, Sweden for Artscape.

SMUG: One of the most absorbant walls I’ve ever worked on so I killed A LOT of cans on this one and spent a couple of days longer than I wanted to on it.

7

In Kreuzberg, Berlin at Berlin Mural Fest.

8

This two Squirrels are from Street Art Festival in Belgium.

9

For Project SAATO in Paris, France.

10

In Västervik, Sweden at BANK! Västervik Street Art.

11

At Upeart in Kotka, Finland.

12

At Waterford Walls Street Art Festival in Ireland.

13

Mural in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

14

At Yardworks in Glasgow, Scotland.

15

In Melbourne, Australia.

16

For Artscape in Årjäng, Sweden.

17

At Wonderwalls Festival in Wollongong, Australia.

SMUG: It was a real push to finish this one. Ended up only having 3 days after the local authorities threw their weight around trying to stop us. Plus for a Sunday sunset haired dude like me it was freaking hot as all hell!

18

In North Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.

SMUG: Painting the local legend Cam, who drops knowledge on everyone and carves these beautiful heart brooches for the women of Hobart to help them fall in love with him. Not my usual color palette but had a lot of fun painting this one.

19

For Colour Tumby Street Art Festival in Tumby Bay, Australia.

20

In Glasgow, Scotland.

21

In Melbourne, Australia.

22

Mural in Partille, Göteborg for Artscape.

SMUG: My wall for this years Artscape project in Partille, Göteborg. This year we were given a folk tale to base our murals on and I was given the tale of Revontulet. In the Finnish origin story of the Aurora Borealis a firefox wins favor of the villagers by igniting the sky with the Northern Lights to help a lost hiker find his way in the icy woods. This is now the tallest mural in Sweden and whispers are saying the tallest in Scandinavia.

23

Mural paying tribute to farmers by Smug in Lameroo, Australia for Lameroo Silo Art. Curated by Juddy Roller.

Lameroo Silo Art: The incredible Lameroo Silo Art Project is officially completed on the Eastern Viterra Silo, in Lameroo, South Australia. The mural was completed in just 3 weeks, by the extraordinarily talented Sam ‘SMUG’ Bates, at the heels of art curators Juddy Roller! This  artwork beautifully reflects Lameroo’s rich farming routes, paying tribute to the resilience of our pioneering farmers, in establishing life and livelihood. The picture aims to capture the essence of the Mallee farmer—a symbolic representation of unwavering spirit and hope, which is still alive in our community today.

24

By SMUG in Glasgow, Scotland. Photos by Gordon Terris.

In collaboration with the Govan Housing Association in honour of its 50th anniversary, inspired by the Govan-born ‘Daffodil King’, Peter Barr. Barr is credited with bringing the daffodil back into fashion in the late 1800s, and the Memorial Cup is given out each year to those who follow in his footsteps and advance the standing of daffodils.

What do you think of SMUG’s street art? Do you have a favorite?

#amazingStreetArt #artOnTheStreets #australia #birdMural #collection #communityArtProjects #daffodilMural #epicMurals #Frankston #GlasgowArtInstallations #GlasgowMurals #GlasgowStreetArt #GovanHousingAssociation #graffiti #GraffitiArt #murals #natureStreetArt #natureInspiredMurals #PeterBarrDaffodilKing #Photorealism #publicArt #RealisticPortraits_ #realisticStreetArt #ScottishStreetArt #smug #SMUGArtist #SMUGMurals #smugOne #StreetArt #streetArtRealism #streetArtists #TheBigPictureFest #UrbanArt #urbanArtScotland

24 Murals By SMUG!

I’ve always been drawn to SMUG’s art—there’s just something amazing about how he brings everyday faces to life on such a massive scale.

Known worldwide for his super-realistic portraits, SMUG’s murals are incredibly detailed and often tower up to 14 stories high! His work isn’t just impressive; it’s a mix of creativity and skill, with each piece telling its own story through light, shadow, and careful detail.

When SMUG starts a mural, he’s not just copying a photo; he’s adapting to the wall in front of him. Every wall, with its own texture and quirks, becomes part of the artwork. Seeing him turn these challenges into part of the art is what makes his work so incredible.

1

In Glasgow, Scotland.

2

In Frankston, Victoria, Australia at The Big Picture Fest.

Be sure to keep up with SMUG’s latest creations by following him on Instagram. For more of SMUG’s remarkable works, check out our previous collection: See some of his older murals in this collection from 2011.

Don’t forget to share your photos of SMUG’s street art in our Facebook group, Your Street Art Utopia.

3

Tribute to SMUGs grandparents in Melbourne, Australia.

4

In Wirrabara, South Australia.

SMUG: Wirrabara, South Australia. One of my most challenging murals to date. I can’t imagine anyone actually enjoys painting 30m tall murals on a curved surface but, contrary to just about everything I said when I finally finished this, I’m kind of keen to do another one! Haha! I love rural Australia and really regret that I didn’t have more time to spend there to fully appreciate it. 

5

In Leicester, UK at Bring The Paint Street Art Festival.

6

In Karlstad, Sweden for Artscape.

SMUG: One of the most absorbant walls I’ve ever worked on so I killed A LOT of cans on this one and spent a couple of days longer than I wanted to on it.

7

In Kreuzberg, Berlin at Berlin Mural Fest.

8

This two Squirrels are from Street Art Festival in Belgium.

9

For Project SAATO in Paris, France.

10

In Västervik, Sweden at BANK! Västervik Street Art.

11

At Upeart in Kotka, Finland.

12

At Waterford Walls Street Art Festival in Ireland.

13

Mural in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

14

At Yardworks in Glasgow, Scotland.

15

In Melbourne, Australia.

16

For Artscape in Årjäng, Sweden.

17

At Wonderwalls Festival in Wollongong, Australia.

SMUG: It was a real push to finish this one. Ended up only having 3 days after the local authorities threw their weight around trying to stop us. Plus for a Sunday sunset haired dude like me it was freaking hot as all hell!

18

In North Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.

SMUG: Painting the local legend Cam, who drops knowledge on everyone and carves these beautiful heart brooches for the women of Hobart to help them fall in love with him. Not my usual color palette but had a lot of fun painting this one.

19

For Colour Tumby Street Art Festival in Tumby Bay, Australia.

20

In Glasgow, Scotland.

21

In Melbourne, Australia.

22

Mural in Partille, Göteborg for Artscape.

SMUG: My wall for this years Artscape project in Partille, Göteborg. This year we were given a folk tale to base our murals on and I was given the tale of Revontulet. In the Finnish origin story of the Aurora Borealis a firefox wins favor of the villagers by igniting the sky with the Northern Lights to help a lost hiker find his way in the icy woods. This is now the tallest mural in Sweden and whispers are saying the tallest in Scandinavia.

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Mural paying tribute to farmers by Smug in Lameroo, Australia for Lameroo Silo Art. Curated by Juddy Roller.

Lameroo Silo Art: The incredible Lameroo Silo Art Project is officially completed on the Eastern Viterra Silo, in Lameroo, South Australia. The mural was completed in just 3 weeks, by the extraordinarily talented Sam ‘SMUG’ Bates, at the heels of art curators Juddy Roller! This  artwork beautifully reflects Lameroo’s rich farming routes, paying tribute to the resilience of our pioneering farmers, in establishing life and livelihood. The picture aims to capture the essence of the Mallee farmer—a symbolic representation of unwavering spirit and hope, which is still alive in our community today.

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By SMUG in Glasgow, Scotland. Photos by Gordon Terris.

In collaboration with the Govan Housing Association in honour of its 50th anniversary, inspired by the Govan-born ‘Daffodil King’, Peter Barr. Barr is credited with bringing the daffodil back into fashion in the late 1800s, and the Memorial Cup is given out each year to those who follow in his footsteps and advance the standing of daffodils.

What do you think of SMUG’s street art? Do you have a favorite?

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