Simon Robin Stephens Art
South London watercolours painted as places to breathe.
I'm Simon Robin Stephens, a South London watercolour artist based in Sutton, painting the landscapes, streets and landmarks of Carshalton, Surrey and beyond.
My work transforms familiar places into moments of calm and reflection, shaped by memory, light and the search for sanctuary through art.
South London watercolours painted as places to breathe.
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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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Artist notes
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
Local Events
What People Thought About Carshalton Artists Open Studios 2026
A 2026 Open Studios note from Location 11, The Water Tower, with public reaction, visitor conversations, community buzz and Simon's local watercolours.
July 2, 2026 - 5 min read
Calm Spaces
Choosing Calming Art for Therapy Rooms, Counselling Rooms and Quiet Spaces
A practical guide to choosing gentle artwork for therapy rooms, counselling rooms and quiet workspaces without making clinical claims.
July 2, 2026 - 5 min read
Local Art
Vellum Mill Gallery in Carshalton: Local Paintings, Prints and Cards
A calm look inside Vellum Mill Gallery in Carshalton, where Simon exhibits local watercolour paintings, prints and cards inspired by Carshalton and Sutton.
June 1, 2026 - 4 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
Occasional collector notes
New paintings, local events and the stories behind the work
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