A B O U T

I’m Bex, a Bristol based artist, illustrator and mural painter, working in digital and physical mediums, creating whimsical, nature inspired artwork.

My stylised creatures, characters and landmarks, portrayed within lyrical and atmospheric scenes, have been commissioned for art projects by commercial and private clients, including: publishers, advertising agencies, schools, visitor centres, theatres, cafés, local councils and public spaces. I love working across a range of mediums and platforms from painting large wildlife murals and animal characters to working on illustrations for printed and digital content, books, animations, products and more.

Work with me:

  • I am an experienced mural painter creating artwork both indoors and outdoors for private and commercial clients including schools, hospitals, theatres, local councils, cafés, shops, galleries and other public spaces. I hand paints many of my murals but can also create digital artwork for projects that require printed graphics.

    I have also ‘painted live' at art events including festivals, in shop windows and have even painted as part of a BBC Children's TV show. I have painted murals in a number of public spaces including Bristol Old Vic Theatre and the renowned 'Six Sisters' row of all-female painted shop fronts on North Street in Bristol.

    You can see more of my mural projects here.

  • I am a freelance commercial illustrator and have created illustrations for clients including publishers, museums, local councils and design agencies for use in magazines, animations, printed and online communications, packaging, merchandise and more. 

    My whimsical characters and creatures, portrayed in atmospheric scenes and landscapes are created using a combination of hand rendered techniques including spray paint, acrylic and paint pens, with final digital illustrations composed primarily in Photoshop. 

    As a graphic designer, I also have a broad range of experience in creating digital artwork for large format printing, including digital murals and artwork for exhibitions and visitor centres.

    If you have a project that requires a mix of art and design skills, or even a mix of digital and hand painted work, do get in touch.

    Take a look at some examples of my illustration work.

  • If you are looking for a bespoke piece of art, I have painted many commissioned pieces for private clients as well as artworks for commercial clients such as offices, bars and restaurants.

    You can see some examples of my paintings here.

People I’ve worked with:

CBBC / Bristol City FC Robins Foundation / Bristol Old Vic Theatre / BBC Wildlife Magazine / University of Bristol Dental School & Aardman / EDF Energy / Bristol Water / WECA / Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity / University Hospital Bristol and Weston (UHBW) NHS Foundation Trust / Dartington Arts / Torbay Council / Bristol Cathedral Primary School / The English Riviera Geopark  / Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust / Amalgam Modelmaking / Torquay Museum / Millington Associates / Assembly Studios / Pearson Publishing / Ogilvy New York / Scottsville Museum, Virginia / Digital Artist Magazine / Bristol Zoo Project

  • "We had the pleasure of working with Bex on a project for the Children's A&E at Bristol Eye Hospital. She responded to our brief by creating beautiful, engaging, and highly professional digital artwork. Every stage of the process was seamless thanks to her professionalism, flexibility, and patience. Bex is a generous and talented artist, and we are delighted to have her work enhancing the hospital environment for our young patients and their families."

    Linda Toigo - Arts Programme Coordinator
    Arts & Culture, University Hospital Bristol and Weston (UHBW) NHS Foundation Trust

    BRISTOL EYE HOSPITAL CHILDREN’S WAITING AREA ILLUSTRATED ARTWORK

  • "You've done an amazing job, thanks Bex. We've had fantastic feedback from staff and students!"

    James Tubman - Senior School Manager
    University of Bristol Dental School

    UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL MAP MURAL PROJECT

  • "I have worked with Bex for several years now on a range of projects for my company Evodia, including our corporate identity, our website revamp, our exhibition stand (which attracts many complimentary comments at the exhibitions we attend) and a range of other marketing materials. She has always been very responsive and has been a pleasure to work with, delivering impressive creative solutions. I would not hesitate to recommend her."

    Rachel Sullivan, Managing Director
    Evodia Ltd

  • "I had the pleasure of working with Bex on a project a few years ago and I couldn't recommend her highly enough. Keep up the good work Bex!"

    Richard Spruce, Owner & Creative Director
    Stuff Advertising

    VISIT BRISTOL MERRY BRISTMAS CAMPAIGN

  • "Over the course of two years, I worked with Bex on an almost daily basis to deliver seven visitor centres and many other projects. It was a great experience, Bex was fantastic to work with and really flexible to all the different challenges we sent her way. As well as a very talented artist, Bex brought the EDF Energy brand to life for a new audience. She was able to take a corporate brief and make it fresh and engaging for a really broad audience. I would not hesitate to work with Bex again and would certainly recommend her. Bex provides a really personal and unique service.

    John Barnham, Communications Manager
    EDF Energy

  • "Thank you so much for all of your work with us. You’ve been great to work with and on behalf of the school we wish you all the best with your future projects. I will certainly be recommending you to others in education who are thinking about art murals."

    Gareth Jones, Deputy Head
    Christ Church C of E Infant School, Downend, Bristol

    CHRISTCHURCH INFANT SCHOOL MURAL

  • "I recently had the pleasure of working with Bex on an animated explainer film for the English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark. Bex was wonderful to work with! Great communication, conscientious with delivery time frames and, perhaps most importantly, created beautiful illustrations which were brilliant to animate with. Highly recommended."

    Luke Maitland, Animation Director
    Animated Magic

    ENGLISH RIVIERA GEOPARK EXPERIENCES ANIMATION

  • "Kelpi commissioned Bex to create a unique piece of artwork that would depict Kelpi’s purpose clearly, yet creatively. The end result was better than we could have ever imagined. Telling a story from left to right, a plastic-filled ocean scene to a plastic-free one, where seaweed and marine animals not only survive, but thrive."

    The Team at Kelpi

    (READ THE FULL BLOG POST HERE

My distinctive and lyrical artwork style combines soft, spray painted textures combined with organic shapes, flat colour and sharp, flowing lines. Influenced by graffiti, a childhood lived in the countryside, animated films and illustrated books, I love working in both digital and analogue mediums, including my own hand painted textures within in my digital work.

My paintings and personal artwork focus predominately on nature - exploring the delicate connections and interactions within our ever-changing natural world, depicting a fusion of land and water, where rural and urban landscapes merge and wildlife adapts to a shifting, fluid terrain. You may have seen some of my large wildlife murals and animal characters (I’m often known for my iconic foxes), who can be found painted on various streets around the UK.

I am also a graphic designer (and founder of design practice Severn Studios), with over 20 years experience of working with clients on commercial projects both large and small. My unique combination of artistic and design skills have culminated in many exciting creative projects, collaborations and opportunities.

I live and work in Bristol, a city whose energy and street art culture have played a key role in influencing the direction of my work.

Bex Glover in her Bristol Artist's Studio
Bex Glover painting her mural at LookUP Portsmouth 2024

Artist Info:

  • 2025/06
    “Power In Numbers 2025” Group Show (Selected Artist)
    Gallery Nucleus, California USA

    2025/05
    “Multi Stories Chapter 3” Live Paint Festival (Invited Artist)
    West Quay, Southampton

    2025/03
    “Land & Water” Solo Exhibition
    Hepworth Gallery at the Bristol Heart Institute

    2024/10
    Paint Stratford, Mural Trail (Invited Artist)
    Visitor Information Centre, Stratford-upon-Avon

    2024/09
    Look Up Portsmouth, Live Paint Festival (Invited Artist)
    The Arches, The Hard, Portsmouth

    2024/08
    "Art House" Live Painting & Art Trail (Invited Artist)
    Ashridge House, Hertfordshire

    2023/06
    "Paint Factory" Live Paint Jam
    Tobacco Factory, Bristol

    2023/05
    "SpringFest" Live Painting & Art Trail
    The Bristol Zoo Project, Bristol

    2023/03
    "Spring Awakenings" Bocabar Art Group Exhibition
    Bocabar Paintworks, Bristol

    2024, 2022, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2013
    Upfest the Urban Paint Festival
    Live painting, Bristol

    2021/10/29
    Contemporary Charity Art Auction hosted by Vanguard Street Art
    Lost Horizons, Bristol

    2021/08
    75 Walls in 75 Days Mural Project by Upfest
    Mural location: Avon Street, Bristol

    2021/07
    Lockdown Collaborations Exhibition & Book Launch
    The Ropewalk, Bedminster, Bristol

    2020/07
    “Breakout Series” Group Show
    Upfest Gallery, Bristol

    2020/07
    The Six Sisters Mural Project by Upfest
    North Street, Bristol

    2019/10
    “From Marsh to Metropolis” Mural
    Bristol Old Vic Theatre, Bristol

    2017/09
    “Artists Wall” Solo Show
    Upfest Gallery, Bristol

    2016/10
    “Illuminated” Group Show
    Upfest Gallery, Bristol

    2014/12/05
    Weapon of Choice Gallery - Xmas Pop Up Group Show
    Park Street, Bristol

    2014/08
    “Fragmented Nature” Solo Exhibition
    The Paper Gallery, Bristol

    2014/03
    “Beauty is the Beholder” Group Show
    Upfest Gallery, Bristol

    2013/12/13
    Smile Britannia Live Contemporary Art Auction at The House of Commons, London

    2013/11
    “Artists Corner” mural project
    CoLAB store, Bristol

    2013/10
    “The Originals” Exhibition, Artparcel.com
    The Square Club, Bristol

    2013/08
    Shop Windows Mural Project with Broadmead Bristol Bid & Blink Giant Media
    Union Street, Bristol

    2013, 2012, 2011, 2010
    Temwa “Art for Africa” Live Charity Street Art Auctions
    The Attic Bar, Bristol

    2013/03
    Solo Exhibition
    The Canteen, Bristol

    2010/12
    InkDot “Tonic” Group Show
    Bristol Beacon, Bristol

  • Selected Public Art Locations:

    Bristol Old Vic Theatre "Marsh to Metropolis" Lobby Mural
    King Street, Bristol
    (map)

    Six Sisters "Stronger Together Mural" (one of the world’s largest collection of permanent street murals by female artists)
    North Street, Bristol
    (map)

    "Putting Differences Aside"
    StackPool Road, Bristol
    (map)

    Brislington Hill Bridge (collaborative Mural)
    Bath Road, Bristol
    (map)

    "Arches Fox"
    Formerly Shake wrap & Roll, Gloucester Road, Bristol
    (map)

    "Safe & Sound" Racoon
    Help Bristol’s Homeless Charity, Spring Street, Bristol
    (map)

    Entrance and Courtyard walls
    The Old Brewery, Bristol
    (map)

    Bristol Landmarks & Aardman Denticle character mural
    Bristol University Dental School Atrium
    (map)

    Local Wildlife Mural for Paint Stratford
    Stratford Visitor Information Centre, Stratford-upon_Avon
    (map)

    2 Foxes (for LookUp Portsmouth 2024)
    The Arches, The Hard, Portsmouth
    (map)

    Black Jaguar & Hummingbird
    Level 5, West Quay Multi-Storey Carpark, Southampton
    (map)

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Get in touch at

bexgloverart@gmail.com