A talented street artist has returned to Cliftonville Lido to create his latest artwork.
Paddy Watts, who created the 20ft mural of environmentalist David Attenborough at the Lido site in 2021, has now completed his latest offering – grumpy old men Statler and Waldorf and the mad drummer Animal from The Muppets!
Paddy started painting graffiti letters after being introduced to two books when he was 13 years old. Spraycan Art and Subway Art are well-known street art books.
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The Medway and London based artist says on his Instagram page: “After painting the Lido a few years ago, I vowed to return. I saw this spot and knew it would be cool for the Muppets.”
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Paddy, who has the moniker pad303 has created art at locations across the UK and overseas.
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