As someone who paints at Leake street pretty often I acknowledge it's importance in terms of giving artists a legal and spacious place to paint. Sometimes the tourists can be a little bit much when painting though and I've had intrusive encounters. Also I'd say later at night I wouldn't go painting there as a woman, there can be some unsavoury characters hanging around!
Thank you so much for sharing your perspective and experiences! Leake Street holds indeed such an important place in the street art community. I'm sorry to hear about the intrusive encounters and your concerns about safety. I truly appreciate you bringing attention to these realities.
Wishing you many inspiring and fulfilling painting sessions in the future—wherever the walls may call you! 😊
I have the same goal: two months abroad! Do you have any places in mind? I'm thinking of Mexico City and Naples: maybe I'll join your March tour!
I was thinking about Berlin or any other city in the north. The mail goal is leaving the Roman heat behind during summer 🥵😅
As someone who paints at Leake street pretty often I acknowledge it's importance in terms of giving artists a legal and spacious place to paint. Sometimes the tourists can be a little bit much when painting though and I've had intrusive encounters. Also I'd say later at night I wouldn't go painting there as a woman, there can be some unsavoury characters hanging around!
Thank you so much for sharing your perspective and experiences! Leake Street holds indeed such an important place in the street art community. I'm sorry to hear about the intrusive encounters and your concerns about safety. I truly appreciate you bringing attention to these realities.
Wishing you many inspiring and fulfilling painting sessions in the future—wherever the walls may call you! 😊