A third mural has been completed in Newquay to help the town become more vibrant.

The colourful artwork by renowned Bristol artist 45RPM at the back of the Walkabout depicts what Newquay means to young people in the town.

45RPM and Slapdash Studio collaborated with the Newquay Girls Guides to co-create the artwork.

The group had fun exploring what Newquay means to them from surfing and beach days to the outdoor lifestyle and the allure of slowing down.

The mural features elements like surfing, palm trees, crabs, fishing nets, and camping, all brought to life with 45RPM’s unique style.

The vibrant artwork will form part of a free street art walking trail celebrating Newquay’s unique heritage and identity. The art initiative is part of the Be Newquay Festival, which aims to help attract people into the town.

Other murals in the scheme include a fisherman tending to his nets at the junction of Fore Street and Sydney Road, which has been created by artist Elle Koziupa.

An abstract beach scene has been created by Cornwall-based artist Kleiner Shames at MIX NQY in East Street.

45RPM working on the mural. (Picture: Warren Wilkins) ( )

The MUQY street art trail has been commissioned by Experience Newquay and Newquay BID with support from Visit Newquay.

The three murals have been funded through Cornwall Council levelling up funding. The art installations will have QR codes installed that will direct users to the Love Newquay website to give details of each piece.

(L-R Jack Tierney and 45RPM Picture: Mike Searle) ( )

Jack Tierney from Slapdash Studio said: "We’ve loved bringing MUQY to life on the streets of Newquay.

“I've had the privilege of collaborating with an incredible roster of street artists.

“Our goal was to create a street art trail featuring individual murals by artists with distinct styles, celebrating Newquay’s heritage and future in unique ways. Collaborating with local community groups has been instrumental in bringing these pieces to life.

“We have exciting plans for MUQY, with more sites set to launch in 2025, and we look forward to continuing our partnership with Newquay BID to build on this legacy."

Each mural will be connected via QR codes, which will be installed soon.