Studio View Blog: Latest Artworks, News and Inspiration.

This Blog ‘Studio View’ is a regular update of my new work, upcoming exhibitions, some work in progress images and photographs of what inspires me to paint.

My work is all about the ever changing light in the landscape.

Atmosphere is the sensation directed upon the viewer, whereas mood is the actual feeling provided”.

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New sunset painting: Evening Lull
Mary Burtenshaw Mary Burtenshaw

New sunset painting: Evening Lull

View this beautiful sunset painting that captures that one moment in time when the sunset just hangs in the air providing that atmospheric transition from day to night in a spellbinding array of colour, shadows and texture.

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New small painting on paper: Windswept Autumn
Mary Burtenshaw Mary Burtenshaw

New small painting on paper: Windswept Autumn

This small painting is free and livelier than many of my other paintings with energetic brushstrokes and brighter colours. Working on paper lets me experiment since the paint dries so fast, making me more spontaneous but thoughtful in layering colours for a dynamic but balanced result.

Its perfect to brighten up any interior space………

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A little studio view
Mary Burtenshaw Mary Burtenshaw

A little studio view

I thought you might like to see glimpses of my studio and explore the different aspects of this inspiring space, whether it’s my larger canvases, smaller works on paper, or various stages of the creative process.

Its a creative journey which I’d like to share……

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Find the perfect small painting ideal for any space
Mary Burtenshaw Mary Burtenshaw

Find the perfect small painting ideal for any space

Spontaneous abstract beautiful small landscape paintings with vibrant light and colour, textures and shadows reflecting the radiance of light on the natural landscape at different times of the day.

Which is your favourite………..

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Today’s landscape painting is Windswept Dawn
Mary Burtenshaw Mary Burtenshaw

Today’s landscape painting is Windswept Dawn

This small but beautiful painting really studies the light of a windswept daybreak with breezy clouds in the sky just allowing enough dawn light to highlight the shadows on the landscape below, expertly done with deft brushstrokes and blending.

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Introducing the next painting in my new collection: Sunlit Moment
Mary Burtenshaw Mary Burtenshaw

Introducing the next painting in my new collection: Sunlit Moment

This latest stunning painting ‘Sunlit Moment’ is a breathtaking ‘one moment in time’ study of sunlight kissing the landscape in an array of soft evocative colours and contours, blended brushstrokes and a little texture.

View more of these ethereal paintings…………………….

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Today’s acrylic landscape painting is: Dawn Awakening
Mary Burtenshaw Mary Burtenshaw

Today’s acrylic landscape painting is: Dawn Awakening

This beautiful acrylic painting on paper ‘Dawn Awakening’ is an evocative study of the light in the early morning as the day begins. The colours and shadows perfectly reflect the light coming up with a minimal colour palette, gentle texture and economic use of brushstrokes.

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How different can two seascape paintings be?
Mary Burtenshaw Mary Burtenshaw

How different can two seascape paintings be?

These two seascape painting differently study the effect of light on the sea but in totally different ways with the use of texture, shadows and different use of the medium and brushstrokes.

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Affordable Art: Find that perfect landscape painting.
Mary Burtenshaw Mary Burtenshaw

Affordable Art: Find that perfect landscape painting.

View incredibly affordable and evocative landscape and seascape art studying the effect of light on the landscape with colours, tones, textures and shadow, all suitable for any small space in the home or office.

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Find that perfect small painting
Mary Burtenshaw Mary Burtenshaw

Find that perfect small painting

Take a look at a selection of small paintings on paper painted in a spontaneous abstract feel with lots of movement, texture and fluidity of paint capturing the essence of the colours, contours and shadows in the landscape.

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My acrylic landscape painting for today is Hazy Sunset
impressionist, Landscape Paintings Mary Burtenshaw impressionist, Landscape Paintings Mary Burtenshaw

My acrylic landscape painting for today is Hazy Sunset

My new acrylic landscape painting ‘Hazy Sunset’ has all the glorious colours of a soft sunset with the gentle light slowly disappearing and creating shadows on the landscape below in a panorama of pink, ochre and soft peach colours.

This painting would add a beautiful glow to any small space in the office or your home.

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