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.
I keep a running list on my phone. No notes app, no special journal, just a raw, unformatted list of light moments I don't want to forget.Â
"Fog on the canal this morning, the water disappeared. Just...
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...
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