Welcome to my Studio Blog & Art Gallery

Welcome to my studio space. Here you will find a varied collection of my original paintings. I offer large-scale statement canvases and smaller spontaneous affordable abstract works on paper.

Every blog post below is a window into my creative process and where you discover my inspiration and stories behind each unique piece of fine art.

Every artwork featured below is an original painting which is currently available for purchase. They are ready to find their permanent home. You might want a small, mounted paper study for a quiet corner or you might need a premium canvas to act as a focal point or statement.

Click on any painting below to view it’s pricing, detailed specifications and you can send a direct purchase enquiry instantly.

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.
Mary Burtenshaw Mary Burtenshaw

Three beautiful atmospheric landscape paintings

These three atmospheric paintings share a similar warm colour palette yet each remains wholly unique, carrying its own story, mood and distinct visual elements.

They’re all inspired by winter sunsets capturing the shifting light and mood with rich colour, layered texture and subtle atmospheric depth.

Take a look and see which one would be your favourite……..

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New painting: Sunrise Ascent

This new painting was inspired by some of the recent winter sunrises we’ve been having when soft morning hues and the light ascends gently over the landscape, casting a calm, luminous glow across the fields and distant trees.

It’s a very calming painting and would suit any interior space………

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Three paintings capturing the essence and beauty of the South Downs.

These three paintings are part of an ongoing series inspired by the South Downs, where the landscape is vast and the views stretch for miles and there is always an abundance of views to draw creative inspiration.

Which one do you find yourself drawn to the most………

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Today’s beautiful sunset painting is: Sunset Descent

This new sunset painting is from a series exploring the early light of winter sunsets. It features a beautiful combination of warm tones and textured brushstrokes, which conveys the hush and gentle warmth of a descending sun.

Explore more below…….

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This painting was inspired by the North Downs, Surrey

This small study was inspired by the North Downs in Surrey, created as a spark of inspiration for a larger canvas. I often paint a series of smaller works to gather ideas and remain spontaneous and on this occasion I was exploring shifting seasonal light and the subtle reflections it casts across the landscape.

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One of my favourite paintings: Molten Sunset

I really enjoyed painting this small canvas (40 × 40 cm). It seemed to flow effortlessly with my favourite music playing, using a single brush that I kept moving around the surface, rarely lifting it or pausing to wash it. The continuous, intuitive approach gives the work a pleasing abstract impressionist quality that I find very satisfying.

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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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A beautiful new sunset painting available for sale

You can see all the colour detail I’ve put into this painting on the horizon — from the bright orange glow through the delicate flecks of white to the softly blended red tones that rise gently into the sky, creating subtle shifts of light and atmosphere.

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Paintings from the North Downs at different times of the year.

I love painting the North Downs because there’s always different light to capture through the changing seasons whether it’s in the sky with those gorgeous blue tones or in the subtle reflections in the foreground.

Everyday feels different, especially at certain times of year when the sun sits low or climbs high or struggles even to break through shifting clouds.

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A beautiful atmospheric painting: Autumn Mist

This painting has always been a particular favourite of mine, because of its moody atmosphere and light that evokes a deep sense of calm and atmosphere.

Unlike some of my other paintings it is not vibrant or bright but instead beautifully serene.

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Mary Burtenshaw Mary Burtenshaw

Discover the perfect landscape painting for you

You can discover and find that perfect painting whether it’s small, spontaneous, more affordable and perfect for buying as a thoughtful gift or that large statement impressionist stretched canvas you’ve been meaning to buy for sometime. You can take time here and find your ideal landscape or seascape painting.

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Mary Burtenshaw Mary Burtenshaw

This painting is still one of my favourites.

‘Ochre Sunset’ captures that fleeting, magical moment when the last light of the day gently fades away giving rise to the rich bold colours and deep shadows of a truly unique and captivating sunset.

Take a closer look and explore more about the beauty and essence of this stunning sunset………….

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Today’s sunset painting is: Sunset Soul

I love to capture the true essence of a sunset, as each one seems to possess its own unique and captivating personality.

The way the colours blend and shift creates a moment that feels both fleeting but deeply moving.

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Three quite different paintings but all painted with the same landscape in mind.

These three small original abstract landscape paintings ‘Windswept Evening’, ‘Mistral Sunrise’ and ‘Evening Rain’ are inspired by the North Downs in Surrey. Each shows the landscape at different times of the day in my unique abstract style, with bold brushstrokes, soft light effects, and rich textures to create a vivid and emotional view of the scenery.

See this painting in an interior setting and imagine it in your own space……..

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