Artist defends Ronnie O’Sullivan mural in Sheffield, saying it is unfinished
Street artist Chris Ashmore has defended a mural of snooker player Ronnie O’Sullivan in Sheffield after critics said the image made the seven-time world champion look like a zombie. Ashmore was commissioned to paint the artwork on the back wall of the Spot On snooker club, and said further touch-ups were still due.
Street artist Chris Ashmore has defended his mural of snooker player Ronnie O’Sullivan in Sheffield after critics suggested the image made the former seven-time world champion look like a zombie.
Ashmore was commissioned to create the artwork on the back wall of the Spot On snooker club, the BBC reported. He said the mural was not finished and that further touch-ups were still to come.
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