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

The Guardian Culture Friday 28 August 2026, 14:29 UTC By Jamie Grierson 1 min read

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

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 snooker player Ronnie O’Sullivan in Sheffield after critics suggested the world champion looks like a zombie.

Chris Ashmore was commissioned to produce the artwork featuring the seven-time world champion for the back wall of the Spot On Snooker Club, the BBC reported.

Ronnie O’Sullivan (PERSON) Sheffield (LOCATION) Chris Ashmore (PERSON) the Spot On Snooker Club (ORG)

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