Simon Robin Stephens Art
Expressive watercolours of Carshalton, South London and Surrey
Original paintings, artist-made prints, cards and gifts exploring calm, memory and belonging.
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Collection: Carshalton
Theme: Ponds and Reflections
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The Heron’s View
2026 - Watercolour on paper
Original watercolour inspired by Carshalton Ponds and Honeywood Museum.
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Collection: Carshalton
Theme: Local Heritage
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The Water Tower Dream
2026 - Watercolour on paper
Original watercolour inspired by Carshalton Water Tower and its reflection.
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Collection: Surrey Sanctuaries
Theme: Sanctuary Views
Sanctuary and the City
2026 - Watercolour on paper
An original watercolour inspired by the view towards London from the edge of Epsom Downs, where open green space meets the distant city skyline.
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Sanctuary in colour
My paintings are about finding calm in a noisy world.
As a neurodivergent artist, I have always been drawn to places that feel like shelter: quiet paths, old buildings, open skies, water, trees and familiar local scenes. Through watercolour, I turn those places into small sanctuaries.
Some of my work is rooted in South London and Surrey. Some comes from memory and imagination. But the feeling is always the same: a place to pause, breathe and reconnect.
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Carshalton & Local Art
Broken Sanctuary: A Local Artist’s View of the Carshalton Ponds Repairs
A local artist’s reflection on the drained and refilling Carshalton Ponds, the repair work, the wildlife and why this familiar place feels like a sanctuary.
July 20, 2026 - 11 min read
Artist Journey
Planning for Brixton Urban Art Fair: A South London Watercolour Artist's Journey
A quiet, honest look at planning a possible Brixton Urban Art Fair application, and the calm South London watercolours Simon hopes to share if accepted.
July 12, 2026 - 6 min read
Artist Materials
Best Watercolour Paper UK: An Artist's Practical Guide
A practical, experience-led guide to choosing watercolour paper in the UK, from beginner paper to cotton sheets used for original paintings.
July 9, 2026 - 7 min read
Local Art
Calladoodles, Carshalton High Street, and the Joy of Local Art
A note on Calladoodles, Carshalton High Street, and why local cards, prints and small gifts can carry real connection to familiar places.
July 7, 2026 - 4 min read
Local Events
Free Kids Art Workshop in Carshalton: We the Forest at Little Holland House
A free Summer in Sutton creative workshop for children aged 7-12 at Little Holland House, blending story, nature, STEAM, watercolour and mixed-media art.
July 7, 2026 - 4 min read
Surrey Walks
Coffee in the Copse, Westcott: a Dorking Walk That Became Painting Notes
A useful companion to Simon's Westcott and Dorking walk notes, with Coffee in the Copse, The Nower, Milton Heath and the painting ideas that came from the route.
July 2, 2026 - 5 min read
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