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New mural celebrates the great outdoors
Two Bristol artists have created a bright new welcome for people arriving into the city.
The 30-foot high mural took Dave Bain and David J McMillan five days to create with 11 litres of paint.
The artists hope that the new piece is a celebration of the area that is in as well as encouraging people to get outside.
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Located on Church Road in St George close to the library, the playful mural depicts dog-walking, skateboarding and nearby St George Park’s much-loved ducks.
The mural was commissioned by the owners of the house and supported by a bursary from a-n The Artists Information Company and Arts Council England.
Dave Bain said: “Enriching an area and community is always at the heart of a large-scale project like this. It’s vital to gain feedback and support from the community.”
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Main photo by Ellie Pipe
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