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Some emails stop you in your tracks for all the right reasons. This week I received a message from Jack, a GCSE student from Scarborough, asking if he could write his GCSE art case study on me. It was polite, thoughtful and, if I am honest, rather humbling. When you are busy making work, answering enquiries, planning the next painting, or simply getting through the week, you do not always stop to think that someone younger might be looking at your art with serious attentio

why is there a black cat in every painting? The answer begins long before my own work. It belongs to a much older story about artists, craft, identity, and the quiet marks makers leave behind. For thousands of years, craftspeople and artisans have added maker’s marks to their finished work. These marks might be simple, complex, decorative, practical, obvious, or almost invisible. They help identify who made a piece, where it came from, and sometimes how it was made.

The hardest part of returning to painting is not always the painting itself. Sometimes it is getting back into the quiet routine around it: clearing the table, choosing the subject, mixing the first wash, and trusting that your hand still remembers what to do. After a break, that first session can feel oddly loaded. You want the work to feel fresh, but you also want to prove to yourself that the rhythm has not gone completely missing. That was very much the mood behind my lat

Most sports fans already own the usual things. A scarf. A shirt. A mug. A programme tucked away in a drawer. Maybe a poster from years ago, kept more for the memory than the quality. That is why an Andrew Robinson art print feels different. It takes something deeply personal, the love of a club, a player, a match, a venue or a sporting moment, and presents it as proper fine art. These are not throwaway decorations or mass-produced wall fillers.

For many football supporters, the 92 is a journey measured in train tickets, turnstiles, floodlights and away ends. It means watching a live association football match at the home stadium of every club in the top four professional tiers of English football My route was different. I completed the 92 with paintbrushes, sketching, composition and colour. Instead of ticking off each ground by attending a match there, I painted a “going to the match” stadium scene for every one

Some football grounds feel alive before anyone has even kicked a ball. You hear the turnstiles click, smell the onions from a burger van, squeeze through a narrow concourse, then climb steps that generations of fans have climbed before. The view might be awkward. The seat might have less legroom than a bus shelter. The toilets might be best described as character building. Still, plenty of fans would not swap it. That is the heart of the traditional V's modern stadiums debate

Hull City AFC’s recent promotion to the Premier League after their 1-0 victory over Middlesbrough FC at Wembley Stadium marks a thrilling moment for the club and its supporters. This return is a cause for celebration. The play-off final itself was a tense, low-scoring affair played under a heat wave, but the Tigers’ fans will remember the result more than the conditions. This blog post explores the significance of Hull City’s promotion, the unusual events surrounding the fina

When you order a 'Framed Fine Art Print', you want it to arrive safely and quickly. Shipping artwork can be tricky because prints are delicate and need careful handling. Choosing the right courier makes all the difference. That is why all andrewrobinsonart 'Framed Fine Art Prints' are shipped using Royal Mail Tracked 24 as the standard service. This choice ensures your order arrives the next business day if placed before midday, Monday to Friday.

The snooker world is buzzing with excitement as the World Championships unfold in Sheffield. This moment feels like the perfect time to unveil a new spring collection of prints. The first painting to be released captures a legendary event from 1997: Ronnie O'Sullivan versus Mick Price, when Ronnie set the fastest ever time to complete a maximum 147 break.

Rotherham United Football Club marks a remarkable milestone this year, celebrating 100 years of passion, dedication, and community spirit. To honor this centenary, I have completed a new painting of the New York Stadium, the club’s proud home. This artwork is a fresh take on a subject I first painted in 2017, reflecting nearly a decade of growth in my technique and artistic vision.

Abbey Stadium has stood as a familiar landmark in Cambridge for decades. Recently, I completed a new painting of this iconic home ground of Cambridge United. While visiting the stadium to take preparatory photos, I noticed that not much had changed in the eight years since my last painting. The stadium still carries the same character, with the forecourt cluttered by a hand carwash that gives it a somewhat cluttered, almost Steptoe’s yard feel. Being born less than two miles

Weymouth Football Club, known affectionately as the Terras, holds a special place in the hearts of football supporters in Dorset and beyond. This semi-professional club competes in the Southern League Premier Division South, the seventh tier of English football. Their home ground, the Bob Lucas Stadium, is a hub of local pride and passion. For fans looking to celebrate their connection to the Terras, unique art prints and keepsakes offer a meaningful way to show support and c

Wigan Warriors have long been a symbol of passion and pride in rugby league. Their former home, Central Park, holds a special place in the hearts of many supporters. This retro painting of Central Park captures the spirit of a bygone era when the stadium was alive with history and atmosphere. As a fan who grew up watching the mighty Wigan on TV during the 1980s, I understand the deep connection people have with these classic grounds.

Over the past few years, I have received an increasing number of inquiries about limited edition artwork. In response to these requests, I am excited to announce the launch of my first collection of limited edition prints. This collection features 12 new paintings, each available as a limited edition print, offering art lovers and collectors a unique opportunity to own exclusive pieces. You can explore all the new limited edition prints in the Limited Edition Prints sectio