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”.

Modern living room corner with a mustard yellow armchair, a brown pillow, a black side table with a glass of water, a large abstract landscape painting, and a tall tripod floor lamp with a black and white geometric shade.
A selection from a series of seasonal landscapes,
Mary Burtenshaw Mary Burtenshaw

A selection from a series of seasonal landscapes,

Clouds are a fascinating subject, because the scenes are constantly evolving and changing every second. You can look down at your sketchbook and try to paint what you’re seeing, then glance back up to find it changed, so you must either start again or continually adapt over and over.

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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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