sea blue sky abstracts

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...