Original charcoal drawing by Carolyn J Roberts
Every year, as spring edged its way into the landscape, a small cluster of reeds would rise slowly from the water — at first tentative, then confident, swaying and dipping as the river’s current coaxed them into motion. Their rhythm was mesmerising: a gentle dance that marked the turning of the seasons. In their shelter, moorhens skittered, ducklings bobbed in and out of view, and the river seemed to hum with quiet life. These reeds became familiar companions, returning year after year, each time offering the same sense of calm, constancy, and quiet magic.
This drawing pairs beautifully with Charcoal II and Charcoal III — together forming a soft, cohesive triptych of movement, water, and those tender moments along the river’s edge.
✦ Details
Medium: Original charcoal drawing on paper
Size (artwork): 4.25” x 6.25” (11 × 16 cm) approx
Mounted size: 8” x 10” (20 × 25 cm) approx - double mount
Presentation: Cellophane wrapped for protection
Signed: On reverse
Price: £25
Shipping: Carefully packaged and sent via tracked delivery. UK shipping is included in the price. See full purchasing and shipping terms
If you're ordering from outside the UK, please get in touch before purchasing to discuss shipping options and costs
Each piece is carefully wrapped and packaged with attention, so it arrives safely — ready to bring a touch of river-quiet rhythm into your home.
Special Bundle Offer
Love all three Charcoal pieces? You can purchase Charcoal I, II & III together for a special price of £65. Just get in touch with me to arrange your bundle — a perfect way to enjoy the full series and bring the gentle rhythm of the riverside into your home.
Original charcoal drawing by Carolyn J Roberts
Every year, as spring edged its way into the landscape, a small cluster of reeds would rise slowly from the water — at first tentative, then confident, swaying and dipping as the river’s current coaxed them into motion. Their rhythm was mesmerising: a gentle dance that marked the turning of the seasons. In their shelter, moorhens skittered, ducklings bobbed in and out of view, and the river seemed to hum with quiet life. These reeds became familiar companions, returning year after year, each time offering the same sense of calm, constancy, and quiet magic.
This drawing pairs beautifully with Charcoal II and Charcoal III — together forming a soft, cohesive triptych of movement, water, and those tender moments along the river’s edge.
✦ Details
Medium: Original charcoal drawing on paper
Size (artwork): 4.25” x 6.25” (11 × 16 cm) approx
Mounted size: 8” x 10” (20 × 25 cm) approx - double mount
Presentation: Cellophane wrapped for protection
Signed: On reverse
Price: £25
Shipping: Carefully packaged and sent via tracked delivery. UK shipping is included in the price. See full purchasing and shipping terms
If you're ordering from outside the UK, please get in touch before purchasing to discuss shipping options and costs
Each piece is carefully wrapped and packaged with attention, so it arrives safely — ready to bring a touch of river-quiet rhythm into your home.
Special Bundle Offer
Love all three Charcoal pieces? You can purchase Charcoal I, II & III together for a special price of £65. Just get in touch with me to arrange your bundle — a perfect way to enjoy the full series and bring the gentle rhythm of the riverside into your home.
