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.

Through the Barrel: Flight and Gallop United | Jenn Royster animals and wildlife coastal waters and wildlife stories behind the paintings Feb 17, 2026

My inspiration came from wanting to express the courage it takes to move through intense, transformative moments.

Through the Barrel: Flight and Gallop United is a 36 by 48-inch oil on canvas pie...

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Awakening Blue Tides | Jenn Royster coastal waters and wildlife stories behind the paintings Jan 26, 2026

A conversation between calm and force, light and shadow. An unfolding energy that invites you to explore its layers.

Awakening Blue Tides is a 22 by 30-inch mixed media piece where I focused on t...

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Guardian of Shifting Tide | Jenn Royster coastal waters and wildlife figures stories behind the paintings Jan 14, 2026

This piece is my interpretation of Poseidon. Not just as a god of untamed waters but as a guardian who watches over the temple and those who find refuge there. I wanted to capture that blend of stre...

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Hope in Stillness | Jenn Royster blue heron painting coastal birds coastal waters and wildlife coastal wildlife Jan 10, 2026

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 ...

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Ethereal Drift of the Seahorse | Jenn Royster animals and wildlife coastal waters and wildlife stories behind the paintings Dec 30, 2025

The inspiration behind this painting came from the seahorse’s quiet reminder to find calm within the rush of daily life.

This is one of my favorites. Introducing  “Ethereal Drift of the Seahorse”...

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Harmony in the Last Glow | Jenn Royster coastal birds coastal waters and wildlife coastal wildlife stories behind the paintings Dec 03, 2025

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...

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