Recent events and new original paintings

Some of you may remember a painting I completed back in March 2013 for the October raffle fundraiser at St Ives Society of Artists? Well here's a pic which appeared in a recent edition of our independent, local weekly newspaper The St Ives Times & Echo of yours truly making the official 'live raffle draw' for 'Porthmeor Reflection', which was won by a lady from Chester.

Proceeds from the monthly raffle are in aid of the roof fund and much needed restoration of the Mariners Gallery. Tickets are available now for the Christmas raffle prize painting by Paul Wadsworth.

When I visited Bath in July 2013 for the preview of the Bath Society of Artists Open Exhibition author/critic/ artist Peter Davies was close to completing his book 'Bath Society of Artists A History' which has been published by St Ives Printing & Publishing Co.

The book charts the 109 year history of the Society and is richly illustrated, with many examples of artwork by former and current members, including 'West Bay Helicopter' by President David Inshaw RWA.

Also pictured is my painting 'Riverford Pears' sold when I exhibited at the Open for the first time in 2011.

Click to enlarge. Copyright St Ives Printing & Publishing Co.

Back to St Ives Society of Artists and the 'Christmas Open Exhibition' curated by Portscatho based painter Chris Insoll attracted an entry of over 200 artworks, resulting in an exciting and varied show with something for all artistic tastes.

The two framed paintings below are included in the show. They're rendered in oil on gesso primed wood, (formerly the lid of a wine box which split into three pieces) which were great fun to paint on! I'm hoping to submit the third painting, which is also framed, to a forthcoming exhibition to be held at Penwith Gallery.

'Porthmeor, the Long View'. SOLD

'North Coast Weather'. SOLD

'Gowna, Pool and Sky Reflection'. SOLD

Click to enlarge. Copyright Lesley Ninnes.

Framed Seascapes for February

Here are some bespoke framed artworks painted in 2025. The first Edge of the Island is in the window at Art Space Gallery, St Ives, the second Sea with Brightening Western Sky is part of St Ives Society of Artists Spring Exhibition, the third Coast, Sun on the Waves is on my wall at Art Space Gallery and Breaking Swells is hanging at Penwith Gallery , part of the Society's Associates show! 'Edge of the Island, Porthmeor' oil on primed paper, 21 x14.5cm. SOLD 'Sea with Brightening Western Sky' oil on primed board, 14 x 14 cm. SOLD 'Coast, Sun on the Waves' oil on primed board,18.5 x 17cm. 'Porthmeor Rock Pool and Haze' oil on primed board, 14 x 14 cm. SOLD 'Breaking Swells, Brisk Breeze' oil on primed board, 15 x 12.5 cm. Click images to enlarge. Copyright Lesley Ninnes St Ives, Cornwall.

Seascape paintings in oil for October.

Seascape paintings in oil for October. Three in all, these original artworks in glazed frames (approx 30 x 30 cm) were recently delivered to Art Space Gallery, St Ives 'Cove, Hazy Sun' oil on primed board, 14 x 14 cm. SOLD 'Shallow Water and Sand' oil on primed board, 14 x 14 cm. SOLD 'Sea Breaking at the Horizon' oil on primed board, 14 x 14 cm. SOLD Click images to enlarge. Copyright Lesley Ninnes St Ives, Cornwall.

'Beach Weather, Porthmeor' and other small paintings on board....

Today's collection includes this first painting, which is already framed and on display at Art Space Gallery, St Ives and three unframed originals currently awaiting mounts. See below for more info. 'Mist and Sunlight, Porthmeor' Oil on primed board, 14cm x 14cm. SOLD 'Beach Weather, Porthmeor' Oil on primed board, 8cm x 14cm. SOLD 'Cove, Nature and Space' Oil on primed board, 15.5cm x 4.5cm. SOLD 'Fresh Sea Air and Breakers' Oil on primed board, 8cm x 14cm. SOLD Click images to enlarge. Copyright Lesley Ninnes St Ives, Cornwall.

sea blue sky abstracts

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