Mark Edgar Thomas Robinson (born 1960) is a British artist specializing in Contemporary Golf Paintings, who was the first official Artist in residence for the season ending, PGA European Tour 'Race to Dubai' Final 2009–2013.[1][2]
Mark Robinson was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland and brought up in Garvagh, Northern Ireland, until six years of age. His family moved to Luton, Bedfordshire, England in 66 and he was educated at state & public schools. After Bedford School,[3] Robinson Studied Fine Art at Luton University. A move to London with fellow friends, all X art students they formed the band 'Spandau Ballet'. The original 'Spandau Ballet', was set up by Mike Austin, David Wardhill & Mark Robinson (Dave Later joined The Passions). After several years touring as a lighting designer for top rock bands, including, Alvin Lee, Praying Mantis, Prince and many others Robinson returned to full time education to study Theatre Set and Costume Design. Robinson then spent thirty years experimenting in Theatre, Music and Painting. His focus turned to Golf Portraits in 2007.
Mark Robinson was the first artist to be invited to paint at the season ending Race to Dubai Tournament & to Exhibit his Swing Portraits in the Village.[4]
