TAMP TWO | Artist Focus — The anonymous street artist bringing colour to the coast

Hidden beneath the bridges and coastal skies of West Sussex, a quiet creative force is at work. Known only as Tamp Two, this anonymous street artist has been transforming the urban landscape of Bognor Regis — a small seaside town better known for its fish and chips than its street art — into a vivid outdoor gallery.

“I’m currently based in Bognor Regis, a small seaside resort on the south coast of England,” Tamp Two explains. “There are no street artists in Bognor really, just a small handful of graffiti writers. It’s definitely affected where I paint because when I started painting again after a very long hiatus, I wasn’t sure the people — or the council — were ready for it.”

That uncertainty didn’t last long. Locals began to notice splashes of colour appearing under bridges and along concrete pillars — large-scale pieces that married precision stencilling with freehand spontaneity. One of his proudest moments, he recalls, was walking back under a bridge to see his latest work in the daylight:

“Seeing the five 20-foot tall Crayola crayons I painted the night before… they looked so bright and crisp in the daylight.”

A Self-Taught Artist in Motion

Tamp Two describes what he does as “street and urban art”, a blend of spray cans, stencils, and the occasional freehand flourish. His work is a nod to the global movement that has turned public walls into canvases of self-expression. “I was drawn to this art form because it’s such an exciting movement,” he says. “Anything could literally pop up anywhere — and the colours add merit to any urban atmosphere. You only have to look at the success of Banksy to realise this is one of the largest art movements in a very long time.”

But behind the bursts of creativity lies a deeper struggle. “The most challenging part of my art journey is being an artist,” he admits. “The creative process consumes my whole being and I struggle with focusing on much else. But I’ve found a happy balance lately.”

Inspiration in Everyday Life

Music is one of Tamp Two’s biggest influences, though he’s also inspired by “everyday things you see” and by “watching thousands of artists create beautiful art on the streets of the world.” This constant exposure to creativity has fuelled his own evolution:

“I suppose my style is ever evolving… I think of an idea and then try to recreate that — whether it’s on canvas, wall, or pillar. I do feel I’m slowly getting better and more confident. Every day is a school day — always learning.”

Colour with a Cause

Beyond the aesthetic, Tamp Two’s art has emotional impact. His work has brought joy to passersby — sometimes in deeply personal ways. He recalls one message from a woman who suffered from anxiety and found the courage to venture out after seeing one of his pop-up installations on the seafront.

“She messaged me to thank me, saying what a wonderful day she’d had out and about,” he says. “For me, that’s a wow moment.”

What’s Next for Tamp Two

True to his mysterious persona, Tamp Two keeps future projects close to his chest. “I’m just about to start a trio of paintings in the studio,” he teases. “There are a couple of potentially big things in the pipeline, but I’d rather not jinx them. And there may be a painting popping up on a wall somewhere in the world — I like to paint when I travel, but I’m not ruining the surprise.”

The Painter of Pillars

If you’re near Bognor Regis, you can experience Tamp Two’s art firsthand. His vibrant pillars beneath the Stainton Viaduct have become local landmarks — a reminder that even small towns can be home to big creative energy.

For those further afield, his work lives online at @tamp.two, where each post offers a glimpse into his world of colour, composition, and quiet rebellion.

When asked what advice he’d give to others chasing their own creative path, Tamp Two keeps it simple:

“Have fun, enjoy yourself, and don’t try too hard.”

And perhaps that’s the essence of his art — spontaneous, joyful, and defiantly unpretentious. In a town unaccustomed to street art, Tamp Two has painted not just walls and pillars, but a sense of possibility.

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