Studio Notes and Updates
Occasional notes from the studio of Florida-based painter Jenn Royster, working in expressive impressionist realism. Here you’ll find process insights, new work announcements, and exhibition updates.
New original oil painting — 12Ă—12 in, oil on canvasÂ
Some memories stay with you not because they were dramatic, but because something in them named a truth you'd been carrying for a long time. A...
New original oil painting — 12Ă—12 in, oil on canvasÂ
There is something about the blue heron that stops me every time. Not because it's loud or sudden, but because it isn't. It moves through the ...
New original oil painting — 12Ă—12 in, oil on canvasÂ
There are birds that demand attention through noise and size. And then there is the roseate spoonbill, a creature that commands the eye throug...
New original oil painting — 12Ă—12 in, oil on canvasÂ
She shows up at the edge of my backyard water most mornings. Unhurried. Deliberate. Moving through the world as if she has already decided tha...
Living near the coast, I’ve long admired pelicans for their resilience and trust. Watching them navigate brisk, windy days with unwavering focus reveals a raw determination.
A Pelican’s Trust Within...
With "Hope in Stillness", I hope to offer a moment of quiet encouragement. A reminder that even in solitude, there is power, focus, and resilience.
I’m excited to share "Hope in Stillness," a 16 ...
I’m excited to share my latest oil painting, "Harmony in the Last Glow", a 36 by 48 inch work that captures a quiet moment where nature’s rhythm meets fading daylight. This piece draws you into a wate...