"This artwork will not only give the tribute to the Queen but also will be a piece of art that will be enjoyed by thousands of people across the UK for many years to come," Jignesh told the publication.
But social media users weren't too impressed, comparing it to similarly botched depictions of cultural icons, including a hilariously bad Cristiano Ronaldo statue and one old woman's attempt at fixing the Mona Lisa.
"It's not too bad, if you squint a bit … a lot," one user replied.
"Sure they mean well, but Christ on a bike it's absolutely dreadful!!!!!" one Facebook user wrote.
Photographs and endearing tributes of Queen Elizabeth II continued to dominate the front pages of UK newspapers on Friday.
