Artist | author | collaborator

Robert Endeacott 

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Artist

Creating original paintings and the distinctive Swircles collection, alongside traditional artwork inspired by colour, creativity and a lifelong passion for storytelling.


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Writer

An accomplished writer whose articles, features and books have documented the people, history and culture surrounding Leeds United, music and British sport.

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author

Author and co-author of more than twenty books, including Dirty Leeds, Marcelo On Together, The Leeds United Collection, Leeds United Memorabilia and Cocker Hoop.

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editor

Editing, refining and shaping books and publications through close collaboration with authors, publishers and contributors to bring every story to life.

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collaborator

Working with fellow authors, photographers, publishers and sporting figures on acclaimed publications that celebrate football, history and popular culture.

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Muralist

Hand-painting large-scale, realistic murals across Leeds and around Elland Road, celebrating the city’s sporting heritage using traditional pencil, grid and brush techniques.

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‘ZENDEACOTT’

www.zendeacott.art

You will probably have already realised that Zendeacott is a simple mash-up of two words, two personally significant names, Zen and Endeacott. That may seem whimsical of me and a weak attempt at being cool and witty but there is actually an ‘origins’ chapter in this new story of mine.  

In the winter of 2021, I was fortunate enough to meet with one of my heroes, Marcelo Bielsa, a few times over in Oslo, Norway. Forget your football rivalries, Bielsa transcends such piffling matters, his public persona in the sport is very different to that of real life. Away from football, he is the epitome of wisdom, understanding and compassion, in my relatively humble opinion. No doubt he has his faults, in football management at least and I am pretty sure he would be the first to recognise them, but when it comes down to being able to see things clearly, and caring, he is up there with the best of them. He is cool and he cares about the important things in life. For me, he is a great example of Zen-ness.

Being Zen, to me at least, is being calm, relaxed, philosophical, attentive, caring, along with the ability to demonstrate grace at all times, especially when under pressure. These are all qualities I aspire to. Perhaps I am aiming too high but I will keep trying. Regardless, this is how Zendeacott was born, starting as a chapter in the book Marcelo On Together co-authored with Ian Thornton, one of the most Zen people I am lucky enough to know. Here, on this website you are looking at, Zendeacott is my Art name, a brand even, which I want to somehow do good with, to appeal and to entertain. I truly hope you like it, or at least appreciate what I’m trying to say and do.

All the best, thank you for looking! 

Mural Series 

I painted my first wall mural at the start of this century. Yes, that makes me feel old. At the time I was pushing pens in an office as a career which was slowing to a stall, really, and so I took two weeks’ leave to fill a load of wallspace in my favourite football stadium. The mural was well-received but it was over a decade before I picked up the mural-painting brushes again. By then I had left the corporate world to try and almost re-invent myself as a full-time writer.

In the last decade or so, I have painted a fair few murals, the majority being connected to my football team. Many of those Leeds ones (again in the stadium) were done with the immense help of great friends Paul Kent and Johnny. Since then, I can often be seen on a plot of land on Elland Road opposite the stadium’s south stand. 

A mural of a serious-looking Football player in a yellow Leeds United football shirt with blue sleeves and a blue and yellow crest, arms crossed, painted on a white brick wall. The artwork features bold shadows and lines, giving the portrait a strong, striking presence. Artwork By Robert Endeacott at Zendeacott.Art
A wall mural shows a Leeds United football player in white, arms raised, celebrating inside a goal. A ball is in the net, and colourful flower patterns surround the scene. The players face is joyful. The initials R.E.M. are painted at the bottom right. Artwork By Robert Endeacott at Zendeacott.Art
A mural on a brick wall depicts a soccer player in a white uniform, arms outstretched, with ETHAN AMPADU above. Below, DIRTY LEEDS is painted in blue on a white wall with decorative plates along the trim. Mural By Robert Endeacott of Zendeacott Art.

That ‘contract of work’ may be approaching the end now (as of June 2026) but I am hoping to branch out a little by the way of ‘mobile murals’ which I will share with you when I know more about the venture and it is proven to be NOT a daft idea! I’m a traditional murals creator, or recreator more like, using the grid method and good old-fashioned pencils and paint and brushes. I thoroughly enjoy muralising, trying always to get the best most realistic likeness of what or whoever the subject of the painting is. 

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Thanks as always for visiting this site, reading my words and viewing my artworks, we’d be nothing without you!

Mural of Cartoon Beatles in colourful outfits stand by a yellow submarine, surrounded by abstract characters, blue creatures, green apples, and dancing figures from the animated film Yellow Submarine. The scene is vibrant and fantastical, with surreal and whimsical imagery throughout. Artwork By Robert Endeacott at Zendeacott.Art

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A Busy Few Months… And Plenty More to Come

A Busy Few Months… And Plenty More to Come

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It’s been a busy few months in the world of Zendeacott. Actually, busy might be putting it mildly. There seems to be a lot happening at the moment, with my time divided between paint, pencils, words, ideas and the occasional attempt to work out which project I should be concentrating on now AND next! One thing I’ve learned over the years is that creativity rarely follows a neat timetable. One project leads to another, an idea appears from nowhere, a conversation sparks something else and,...

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Painting Leeds United – Murals from the Heart

Painting Leeds United – Murals from the Heart

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As an artist (to be honest, I prefer to use ‘painter’ but what can you do?), you're always hoping for projects that allow you to leave something behind, something that becomes part of a place rather than just hanging on a wall. Painting Leeds United murals in Beeston is exactly that. Being asked to create art celebrating Leeds United is never just another commission, I regard it as more an opportunity to contribute something permanent to the city that has inspired so much of my work over the...

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Swircles

Because I just knew that it couldn’t be a new invention, I investigated the word ‘swircles’ before adopting it for my own use. It turns out that it is an old knitting term, used in Europe, particularly France. That’s no surprise, the French always loved revolutions! Sorry, rubbish joke. Anyway, it’s a great word and felt perfect for my new painting venture.

A significant part of my work is mixing paint so as to arrive at the correct/appropriate tone and shade for whatever subject I’m working on. For as long as I remember, the actual physical process of mixing colours has been a visual treat and it opened up a new world for me. Or was I just being a bit silly and over-enthusiastic? I will leave viewers to answer that. All I know is that when I mix paint, in circular pots or palette wells, I am always captivated by the sumptuous colours and unique swirls generated in those little circles. And that, folks, is how my Swircles began, I set out to re-create them as well as I can, on round canvases.  

A round painting with swirling red, pink, and light blue abstract shapes sits on a textured concrete surface with scattered white marks and smudges. The bright colours contrast with the rough, neutral background. Artwork By Robert Endeacott at Zendeacott .Art

SUNDAE GIRL

“Soft pink, coral and deep red flow together in a circular abstract composition, creating a warm and expressive sense of movement, balance and harmony.”

Cost £2,500

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Round canvas on a concrete floor, featuring swirling abstract patterns in blue, turquoise, beige, and white. The design resembles fluid, marbled waves or organic shapes, with smooth curves and dynamic motion against a dark blue border. Artwork By Robert Endeacott at Zendeacott .Art

Dolphin

“Layered shades of blue, turquoise and soft ivory flow through a circular abstract composition, evoking the calm rhythm, depth and elegance of the sea.”

Cost £2,500

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A round painting on a grey, textured surface shows an abstract black and white swirl with bold lines, resembling a shell or an ear, set against a black circular background with white paint splatters around it. Artwork By Robert Endeacott at Zendeacott .Art

Silverblue

“A timeless interplay of deep blue and soft ivory creates a minimalist circular composition, evoking balance, stillness and quiet sophistication.”

Cost £2,500

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A round, abstract artwork painting features swirling swircle shapes in different colours. The pattern resembles fluid motion, set against a rough, light grey concrete background with visible texture and small holes. Artwork By Robert Endeacott at Zendeacott.Art

Mountain Seen

“Soft, flowing layers of vibrant red, yellow and green intertwine in a circular composition, evoking harmony, movement and quiet contemplation.”

Cost £2,500

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A round, abstract artwork painting features swirling swircle shapes in different colours. The pattern resembles fluid motion, set against a rough, light grey concrete background with visible texture and small holes. Artwork By Robert Endeacott at Zendeacott.Art

Pinkybluebird

“Bold yet soothing, this contemporary circular artwork pairs soft pink with refreshing turquoise to create a fluid composition full of balance and peaceful energy.”

Cost £2,500

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A round, abstract artwork painting features swirling swircle shapes in different colours. The pattern resembles fluid motion, set against a rough, light grey concrete background with visible texture and small holes. Artwork By Robert Endeacott at Zendeacott.Art

The Gasp

“Soft curves of ocean blue and vibrant green intertwine with bold black accents, creating a harmonious balance of depth, energy and tranquillity.”

Cost £2,500

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A round, abstract artwork painting features swirling swircle shapes in different colours. The pattern resembles fluid motion, set against a rough, light grey concrete background with visible texture and small holes. Artwork By Robert Endeacott at Zendeacott.Art

Gum By E

“Fluid curves of vibrant pink and gentle white spiral across the surface, evoking balance, warmth and quiet optimism.”

Cost £2,500

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A modern, minimal room with white walls, light wood floor, and a tufted black leather chair. A round, abstract swircle wall art in blue and green tones hangs in a white alcove. A wooden cabinet with a potted plant sits on the right. Artwork By Robert Endeacott at Zendeacott.Art
A circular canvas with swirling blue and white abstract patterns sits on a grey, paint-splattered surface. The design resembles flowing water or waves, with varying shades of blue blending smoothly into each other. Artwork By Robert Endeacott at Zendeacott .Art

Cloudsurfing

“Soft layers of sky blue and white flow through a circular abstract composition, evoking the gentle movement of clouds, water and open skies.”

Cost £2,500

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A round abstract painting with swirling patterns in yellow, orange, red, and white sits on a rough, grey, textured surface with paint splatters and scratches. The design resembles flowing, organic shapes and contrasts against the gritty background. Artwork By Robert Endeacott at Zendeacott .Art

Sunburst

“Sweeping curves of sunlit yellow and coral embrace soft ivory forms, creating an uplifting composition inspired by warmth, light and natural rhythm.”

Cost £2,500

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A round, abstract artwork painting features swirling swircle shapes in different colours. The pattern resembles fluid motion, set against a rough, light grey concrete background with visible texture and small holes. Artwork By Robert Endeacott at Zendeacott.Art

Orangeapple

“An uplifting abstract composition where vivid colour and fluid forms combine to create a striking sense of depth, motion and contemporary elegance.”

Cost £2,500

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A round, abstract artwork painting features swirling swircle shapes in different colours. The pattern resembles fluid motion, set against a rough, light grey concrete background with visible texture and small holes. Artwork By Robert Endeacott at Zendeacott.Art

Yintears

“Elegant marbled layers of violet and white sweep across the surface, inviting a moment of calm contemplation and visual serenity.”

Cost £2,500

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A round, abstract artwork painting features swirling swircle shapes in different colours. The pattern resembles fluid motion, set against a rough, light grey concrete background with visible texture and small holes. Artwork By Robert Endeacott at Zendeacott.Art

Dragonara

“Rich turquoise and deep navy tones intertwine in an expressive abstract composition, inviting a sense of serenity, balance and contemplation.”

Cost £2,500

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A round, abstract artwork painting features swirling swircle shapes in different colours. The pattern resembles fluid motion, set against a rough, light grey concrete background with visible texture and small holes. Artwork By Robert Endeacott at Zendeacott.Art

Everything’s Gone…

“Soft greens, crisp white and deep blue flow together in a circular abstract composition, evoking freshness, balance and the gentle rhythm of nature.”

Cost £2,500

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A round, abstract artwork painting features swirling swircle shapes in different colours. The pattern resembles fluid motion, set against a rough, light grey concrete background with visible texture and small holes. Artwork By Robert Endeacott at Zendeacott.Art

Greendog

“An expressive blend of bold colour and flowing forms, inviting the eye to explore layers of movement, balance and contemporary abstraction.”

Cost £2,500

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About Robert

Attracted to colour and creating vivid displays in my own original (I hope!) way. I thoroughly enjoy drawing and painting, it is a pleasure never a chore, and I genuinely do feel a state of Zen-ness as a result. More importantly, I love the thought of people enjoying seeing my creations, sharing pleasures in life.

Commission Enquiries
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Let’s paint something amazing together

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Location

Leeds, UK

Phone

Upon Request 

Email

Via the form above

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