andrewrobinsonart Blog

Painting a football club scene is always a unique challenge. This week, I’ve been working on a piece featuring Bedford Town FC, a club from the National League North. Bedford is less than 30 miles from where I live, yet it’s a place I’ve rarely visited. I’ve only been there once or twice in my life, so this project has given me a fresh perspective on a local area I don’t know well. The painting process has been interesting, with some unexpected hurdles along the way.

The art world is facing a growing challenge. As AI-generated art becomes more common, many artists and collectors worry about the loss of authenticity and the unique value of human-created works. Recently, a BBC article highlighted a backlash against AI in the arts sector and called for an internationally recognized symbol to clearly mark whether a piece of art is human-made or computer-generated. This idea resonates deeply with me. I have already designed my own "No to AI Ge