Original paintings for May, St Ives Bay

A busy but enjoyable time has been spent producing the nine small paintings below.

There's an interesting story behind this first which is rendered on what was the back of a green painted board - see the part it plays in the painting which appears on this post! The board was liberally coated with PVA glue but proved too weighty for the canvas, so I had the bright idea of peeling the painted layer off the backing.

The paper covering of the backing board was wet with glue and a residue of green paint could be seen around the edges. I moved the wet paper around a bit and pushed on some paint, which was absorbed by the porous surface, giving a soft, chalky appearance. Soon the paper shape was saying 'cliff/headland'.................and the creation of what was to become 'Gwithian Impression 2012' had begun.

'Gwithian Impression 2012' mixed media on board, 17.5 x 17 cm. SOLD

'Gwithian, Rough Weather' oil on board, 12.5 x 12.5 cm. SOLD

'Tiny Seascape' oil on board, 11.5 x 6.5 cm. SOLD

'Cove and Pink Sky' oil on board, 20.5 x 16 cm

These next paintings are postcard size (6 x 4 inches) and have been produced for a forthcoming exhibition entitled 'Wish You Were Here' which will take place at St Ives Society of Artists Norway Gallery, from 5 July-3 September, 2012.

'Wish You Were Here, on the Atlantic Coast'. Oil on board. SOLD

'Wish You Were Here, it's Dramatic'. Oil on board. SOLD

Wish You Were Here, it's a Beautiful Evening'. Oil on board. SOLD

'Wish You Were Here, it's Exciting'. Oil on board. SOLD

'Wish You Were Here, on The Island'. Oil on board.

Click to enlarge. Copyright Lesley Ninnes.

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Tiny oil paintings on board at Art Space Gallery, St Ives

Here are some examples of unframed tiny paintings of mine at Art Space Gallery, St Ives . They're presented in creamy coloured, deep core conservation mounts for those customers who have specific preferences where framing is concerned. I love creating them, they're spontaneous and fun. 'Surf Breaking Through' SOLD 'Back of the Island, St Ives' SOLD 'Wave About to Break' SOLD 'Flood Tide, Porthmeor' SOLD 'Bright Surf and Sea' SOLD 'Surf Breaking' SOLD Click images to enlarge. Copyright Lesley Ninnes St Ives, Cornwall.

December 2023 small paintings on board

Small oil paintings currently exhibited at Art Space Gallery, St Ives And, because it's December there are some Christmas cards for sale too. 'Light Filled Cove' oil on primed board, 14 x 14 cm. SOLD 'Rock Pool and Beyond' oil on primed board, 14 x 14 cm. SOLD 'Low Water Sea Stream' oil on primed board, 14 x 14 cm. SOLD Click images to enlarge. Copyright Lesley Ninnes St Ives, Cornwall.

Collage two paintings 30 x60 cm

In this detail, the anaglypta, pink florist's cellophane and paint on canvas can be seen. Reddish/brown transparent glazing in the centre section and swirls of aqua opaque impasto on the right. This includes a piece of anaglypta from Carol Parsons painting class back in March, 2009? This particular piece of wallpaper has already been used to 'print paint to canvas'. Victoria Hilliard produces lovely ceramic pictures inspired by nature, including the portrayal of moths and butterflies. Would I have produced this collage if Tori were not a member of Art Space Gallery? Maybe not. Everything is 'grist to the visual mill' as far as artists are concerned. 'Floral - Pedestal' this painting just evolved. Fun, fun and more fun! 'Floral - Feel Amazing'. I love this artwork! My daughter's boyfriend bought her flowers, including old fashioned roses, which provided the inspiration for the flowers at the top of the painting and the cellophane wrapper is...

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