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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A selection of spontaneous abstract small paintings on paper.
Mary Burtenshaw Mary Burtenshaw

A selection of spontaneous abstract small paintings on paper.

If you’re looking for a small painting that bursts with spontaneity, movement and gorgeous colour combinations capturing the essence of the landscape in a very tactile way, you’ll find pieces that fit that description perfectly.

Take a look and let me know which one is your favourite — I’d love to hear which speaks to you.

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Still one of my favourite small paintings: Ochre Sunset
Mary Burtenshaw Mary Burtenshaw

Still one of my favourite small paintings: Ochre Sunset

This acrylic painting shows a hazy Autumn sunset with soft yellow and pink clouds in the sky. Bright colours glow on the far horizon, while dark shadows stretch over the green landscape. ‘Ochre Sunset’ captures the brief moment when the sun sets, spreading a light mist over the hills as warm Autumn colours hang in the sky.

Could this become one of your favourites too?

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Introducing another from my series of sunset studies
Mary Burtenshaw Mary Burtenshaw

Introducing another from my series of sunset studies

This little landscape ‘Sunset Embers’ is part of a series of spontaneous sunset studies in acrylic on canvas board painted in my impressionistic but semi abstract style with a lot of blending with different size brushes.

Take a look and see what you think.

Can you imagine it in your space!

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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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Why not transform your space with this beautiful small landscape painting ‘Rolling Mist’.

Why not transform your space with this beautiful small landscape painting ‘Rolling Mist’.

This small landscape painting was inspired by the light on the North Downs and the way the moving sky with wispy clouds met the darker colours of the landscape in a rolling mist on the horizon.

See if it works for your space in the home or office………

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My new acrylic landscape painting ‘Afternoon Tranquility’.
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My new acrylic landscape painting ‘Afternoon Tranquility’.

My new painting ‘Afternoon Tranquility’ is a small acrylic on canvas painted in my semi abstract style but also using blending and brushstrokes to create texture, light, shadow and movement.

The light in this beautiful painting captures a vivid and dramatic sunset with a beautiful atmosphere and striking colours.

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