sea blue sky abstracts

Some touches of blue sky to be found in these most recent artworks, reflecting the generally improving weather of the past few weeks.  I know conditions have been more unsettled for the past few days but, when the sun does come out, it's absolutely wonderful! These are already framed, currently at Art Space Gallery, St Ives  'Blue Horizon, Deceptive Calm' oil on board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm.   SOLD 'Sun Pushing Through Cloud' oil on board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm.   SOLD 'Cloud Clearing to the West' oil on board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm. SOLD 'Surf, Sun and Breeze' oil on board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm.   SOLD 'Porthmeor, Something for Everyone' oil on board, 8 x 13 cm.   SOLD 'Bright North Wester'  oil on board, 13 x 8 cm.   SOLD 'Water's Edge Excitement' oil on board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm.  SOLD The rectangular paintings below have been mounted and can

I'm unveiling five atmospheric seascapes today destined for this summer's exhibition at the Thomas Henry Gallery  Nantucket.   The exciting show will present a stunning range of paintings by some very talented marine artists, several of whom are Cornwall based, and includes new work by Melanie Mcdonald and Beccy Marshall  'Living Sea' oil on board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm. 'Beach, A New Day' oil on board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm. 'Surf and Peace' oil on board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm. 'Beside the Sea' oil on board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm. 'Wave Energy' oil on board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm Click images to enlarge.  Copyright Lesley Ninnes St Ives, Cornwall.

The square paintings below are already framed and residing at Art Space Gallery, St Ives The oblong paintings are mounted, wrapped and can be found in the browser at St Ives Society of Artists Mariners' Gallery. 'Lively Atlantic Sea' oil on board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm.   SOLD 'Godrevy Point and Lighthouse' oil on board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm.   SOLD 'Drawn in by the Elements' oil on board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm.   SOLD 'Beach Everything' oil on board, 10 x 13 cm.   SOLD 'Porthmeor, Endless Sea' oil on board, 13 x 20 cm.   SOLD   'Sea, Push and Pull' oil on board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm. SOLD Click images to enlarge.  Copyright Lesley Ninnes St Ives, Cornwall.

Tomorrow evening, Friday 22nd April, promises to be a lively, colourful affair when Bath Society of Artists 111th Annual Exhibition is opened by Kaffe Fasset at the Victoria Art Gallery , by Pulteney Bridge, in the centre of the golden city.  The show will open to the public on Saturday 23rd April and runs until 4th June, 2016.  Hours of opening are 10.30 am - 5.00 pm daily.  Well worth a visit if you're in the area - with many exciting and diverse works on display by well known, emerging and young artists, everyone comes across something to love. I'm delighted that my painting 'Soft Light at Low Tide' has been selected (see below) 'Soft Light at Low Tide' oil on board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm, framed.   SOLD Click to enlarge.  Copyright Lesley Ninnes St Ives, Cornwall.

As always, weather informs these paintings and so far, April has given it all from sunny, warm days to gales, thunderstorms and hail, it certainly hasn't been dull. The framed square paintings below have already been delivered to  Art Space Gallery, St Ives    'Soft Horizon and Rock' oil on board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm.   SOLD 'Shining Surf' oil on board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm.   SOLD 'Beach, Mist and Sun' oil on board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm.   SOLD 'Clean Horizon, Cold Sea' oil on board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm.   SOLD 'Beach, Cloud Reflection' oil on board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm.   SOLD 'Waves at Porthmeor Corner' oil on board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm.   SOLD 'Bright and Dark at the Cove' oil on board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm.   SOLD 'Clear Water, Clearing Sky' oil on board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm.   SOLD The rectangular paintings (below) are currently at the framer's,

It's that time of year again - the Bath Society of Arts 111th Open Exhibition  opens very soon!  For artists considering entering their work, submission day is Saturday 16 April, 2016 - click the link for info.

Something quite different for me, a large seascape in oil on deep edge canvas. Porthmeor is the name of the beach, Gowna and Carn Everis are the rocks in the sea at either end. 'Porthmeor, Gowna and Carn Everis' 110 x 75 cm. SOLD Detail Reference - a now very smudgy drawing made at the beach two or three years ago and assorted photos taken during frequent walks across Porthmeor.  I realised the only way to tackle a support of this size was to hang it on the wall and succeeded eventually after a few attempts.  There are some unsightly holes to go with the paint marks unfortunately. Knives, brushes, paint and rags. A close up of the palette - love those colours. Nearly there..... It took a good few days to get right. Click to enlarge.  Copyright Lesley Ninnes St Ives, Cornwall.

March is bringing some settled weather at last and St Ives has been enjoying some very welcome sun. Here are some new paintings. The square artworks below are already in place at Art Space Gallery, St Ives   whilst the larger, rectangular boards are waiting to be taken to the framers. 'The Crash of Surf' oil on board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm.   SOLD 'Cloud Reflection and Foam' oil on board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm.   SOLD 'Winter Light Contrast' oil on board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm. SOLD 'Brightening Sky and Rock' oil on board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm.   SOLD 'Sunny, Rough Sea' oil on board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm.   SOLD 'Sunlight and Space' oil on board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm.   SOLD 'Good Day at the Coast' oil on board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm.   SOLD 'Porthmeor Tumult' oil on board, 20.5 x 30 cm.   SOLD 'Porthmeor Westerly' oil on board, 18