Welcome to my Studio Blog & Art Gallery

Welcome to my studio journal. Explore a visual diary of my creative journey. Step inside the London studio to discover the stories behind recent acrylic artworks, textured techniques and exclusive previews of newly available original paintings.

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

Discover this cascade of evening colour.

Three new semi-abstract landscapes have been added to my affordable art page. Painted on canvas, they use varied colour, tone and fluid movement to capture the light and atmosphere of the setting sun.

All so different. Which would be your favourite…….

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Mary Burtenshaw Mary Burtenshaw

Discover your next favourite small landscape painting.

Small paper paintings really relax me, especially between or after painting larger canvases. I enjoy the spontaneous use of colour, the freedom of the brushstrokes and experimentation and following unexpected twists and turns in textures. I often use oversized brushes even for the small scale of the size of the painting which creates a loose but really effective result.

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Mary Burtenshaw Mary Burtenshaw

Sunlight breaking through the clouds: Sunlit Lustre

Each of my paintings seems to develop its own final personality. Some reveal their radiance straight away whilst others require time, some quiet reflection and a fresh spark of inspiration before I know they are truly finished.

So it is sometimes a quick journey but more often a slow but satisfying one.

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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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Mary Burtenshaw Mary Burtenshaw

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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Mary Burtenshaw Mary Burtenshaw

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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Mary Burtenshaw Mary Burtenshaw

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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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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Mary Burtenshaw Mary Burtenshaw

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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Mary Burtenshaw Mary Burtenshaw

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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Mary Burtenshaw Mary Burtenshaw

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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