Things I’ve Noticed…

For a long time, I called this journal Studio Notes — a place to share glimpses into my painting process and the stories behind my work.

Over time, I realised that the beginnings of my paintings often happen long before I enter the studio. They begin with noticing: a shift in light, the colour of a field, the sound of birdsong, the texture of a hedgerow, or a fleeting moment in the landscape.

This is a place to gather those observations — the small things that catch my attention and, sometimes, find their way into a painting.

I’d love for you to join the conversation — if something here sparks a thought, makes you smile, or inspires an idea, drop me a comment! It’s always a joy to hear from fellow creative adventurers.

Carolyn Roberts Carolyn Roberts

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Another one of my sporadic blog posts….!! It’s coming to the end of the summer, and I’m in a reflective mood as I prepare for the coming autumn, and getting stuck into creating a new body of work…at least, that’s what I’m telling myself!

September, in the UK, has always been the start of a new school year, a fresh start - so it’s good to have a quick check back to see how things have been going before ploughing on. And we all like a list don’t we?!!

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