Artist defends Ronnie O’Sullivan mural in Sheffield saying it isn’t finished

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1. Fri, 28 August 2026

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   • The Guardian World15:34first to report
     Artist defends Ronnie O’Sullivan mural in Sheffield saying it isn’t finished

     Critics say painting looks more like a zombie but artist Chris Ashmore says ‘touch-ups’ are still to happen A street artist has defended his mural of the snooker player Ronnie O’Sullivan in Sheffield after critics suggested the world champion looked like a zombie. Chris Ashmore was commissioned to produce the artwork featuring the former seven-time world champion for the back wall of the Spot On snooker club, the BBC reported . Continue reading...

   • aol.co.uk19:42
     Scaffolding put back up at site of viral Ronnie O’Sullivan mural

     Scaffolding has been put back up at a snooker club wall where its mural of Ronnie O’Sullivan went viral – with some comparing it to a zombie. Sheffield artist Chris Ashmore created the 30ft mural at Spot On Snooker Club in the city’s Langsett Road. In a post from August 15, on his business Facebook page Creative Murals and Portraits UK, Mr Ashmore shared images of the mural which appeared to be nearly complete. The artwork shows the seven-time world champion leaning down for a shot with a cue...