Blog
Notes on colour, place, and hope
Gentle writing about watercolour, local places, and the quiet work of noticing what still feels alive.
Surrey Sanctuaries
A Surrey Sanctuary Walk Near Dorking
A reflective walk from The Nower and Milton Heath near Westcott, Dorking, towards Coffee in the Copse, and the beginning of a new Surrey Sanctuaries painting idea.
May 24, 2026 - 5 min read
Local Events
Carshalton Artists Open Studios 2026: I'll be at the Water Tower
A note on Carshalton Artists Open Studios 2026, where Simon will be showing paintings at Location 11: the iconic Carshalton Water Tower.
May 18, 2026 - 3 min read
Artwork Story
A Sparkle of Hope: the story behind the painting
A quiet story about Buckland Lakes near Reigate, and how water, light, and refuge shaped this original watercolour.
April 28, 2026 - 3 min read
Artist Notes
Surrey Sanctuaries: watercolour paintings from real places of calm
A calm note on the Surrey walks, views, gardens, and quiet places behind Simon Robin Stephens' Surrey Sanctuaries watercolour collection.
April 29, 2026 - 3 min read
Artist Notes
Sanctuaries of the Mind: watercolours for inner calm
A gentle introduction to Sanctuaries of the Mind, Simon Robin Stephens' watercolour collection about imagination, memory, and emotional refuge.
April 29, 2026 - 3 min read
Artist Notes
How My Artwork Reached 600,000 People
The story of how a hopeful daffodil watercolour, painted by Simon Robin Stephens, was chosen for The Salvation Army's Easter card campaign and shared with 600,000 people across the UK.
2026-03-19 - 3 min read