Louise Burnett is a British artist celebrated for her atmospheric landscapes and seascapes, inspired by the ever-changing skies and natural beauty of her local surroundings. Her work has been exhibited in prestigious venues including the Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition and The Mall Galleries, London, and is held in private collections worldwide.
Louise’s fascination with light and sky is central to her practice. Her compositions often begin at the source of light, evolving organically through layers of colour and texture. With low horizons and a subtle interplay of atmosphere, her paintings evoke a strong sense of place and emotional resonance.
She embraces a subliminal approach to storytelling, allowing each piece to develop its own narrative through unexpected results and intuitive mark-making.
Her creative process begins outdoors, with quick A5 sketches, watercolours, and photographs taken during walks. These impressions are brought back to her studio, which is filled with clippings, images, and visual notes that serve as the starting point for new work. Her paintings emerge slowly, built up in layers until they come to life.
Louise studied Fine Art and Printmaking at West Surrey College of Art and Design (now part of the Surrey Institute of Art & Design UCLA), earning her BA in 1983, following a Foundation Diploma at Epsom College of Art and Design.
Her early recognition includes the Wiggans Teape Paper Company Print Prize and the Student Print Prize at West Surrey College.