sea blue sky abstracts

Here are some small paintings for May, the first two (one of which has sold) have already been hung in the window at Art Space Gallery, St Ives and, once back from the framer's the rest will probably be destined for the browsers at St Ives Society of Artists Mariners Gallery. 'Godrevy, Surge and Rocks' oil on primed board, 14 x 14 cm. SOLD 'Sunshine Haze and Surf' oil on primed board, 14 x 14 cm. SOLD And the following are some of the tiny paintings waiting for mounts at the framer's. Update:  The artworks below are part of a group of eleven new mounted works to be found in the browsers at St Ives Society of Artists Summer Exhibition, which opened on 14th June, 2023. Opening hours are 10.00 am - 5.00 pm, Monday - Saturday, until 2nd September. 'Golden Light, Coast' oil on primed board, 12.3 x 12.6 cm. SOLD 'Headland and Small Bay' oil on primed board, 13 x 4cm. 'Almost Sunset' oil on primed board, 13.5 x 4cm. SOLD 'Warm Light Define...

Scorchio in St Ives, today. Not going to last for much longer - change is on the way - but we're all making the most of the fine weather right now. Here are some small paintings x  'Brisk Sea, Godrevy Lighthouse' oil on primed board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm. Currently displayed at St Ives Society's Mariners Gallery  SOLD The following artworks can be found at Art Space Gallery, St Ives 'Pounding the Bay Shore' oil on primed board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm. SOLD 'Sea, Take a Deep Breath' oil on primed board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm. SOLD 'In Awe of the Breakers' oil on primed board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm. SOLD 'Day Starts to Leave the Shore' oil on primed board, 13.5 x 13.5cm. SOLD 'Sky, Beach, Symmetry' oil on primed board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm. SOLD Click images to enlarge.  Copyright Lesley Ninnes St Ives, Cornwall.

 September is a special month, veering between summer and autumn and if we're lucky bringing the best of both.  Let's hope! I'm glad to be able to share some new small oil paintings on board, already in situ at Art Space Gallery, St Ives. Part of the themed exhibition 'After the Storm' hosted with fellow members of the co-op to coincide with St Ives September Festival, the collaboration has resulted in an exciting, diverse show laced with a thread of optimism for the future. Well worth a visit, the gallery is open Tuesday - Friday, 10 -1pm, 2 - 5pm. 'Reclaiming the Beach' oil on primed board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm. SOLD 'After the Storm, Water Everywhere' oil on primed board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm. 'Forceful Surf, Summer Blue Sea' oil on primed board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm. SOLD 'Inviting Surf' oil on primed board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm. SOLD 'Still Wild After the Storm' oil on primed board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm. SOLD 'Godrevy Lighthouse, Summer Surf' ...

Below are paintings I have put on display at Art Space Gallery, St Ives during the last week or so and the first two are bespoke framed in solid white wood. 'Beach Vista'  oil on board, image size, 22 x 10 cm. SOLD 'Surf Breaking and Coastline'  oil on primed hardboard, image size, 21 x 12 cm. SOLD 'St Ives Bay Breakers' oil on primed board,13.5 x 13.5 cm. SOLD 'Fine Evening, Rough Sea' oil on primed board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm. SOLD 'Beach, Luminous Light'  oil on primed board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm. SOLD 'Godrevy Lighthouse Surf Line' oil on primed board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm. SOLD 'Breakers Set for Shore' oil on board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm. SOLD 'Unpredictable Sea' oil on board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm. SOLD Click images to enlarge.  Copyright Lesley Ninnes St Ives, Cornwall.

Yes, that's right Bath Society of Artists 113th Annual Open Exhibition is looming. Submission day is this Saturday, 17th March, 2018!! Now is your chance if you happen to be an artist with ambitions to see your unique creation(s) hanging on the walls of the beautiful  Victoria Art Gallery Just visit the Society website (link above) download the entry forms and take your work along on the day between 10.30 am - 4.00 pm.  I'm submitting two works (no images online yet) so please keep fingers crossed for Yours Truly! Good Luck to all. x And also, here are my latest small paintings on board, currently or soon to be at   Art Space Gallery, St Ives 'South Coast Light' 13.5 x 13.5 cm. SOLD 'Lighthouse, A Little Bit Stormy' 13.5 x 13.5 cm. SOLD 'Here Comes the Snow' 13.5 x 13.5 cm. SOLD 'It's Getting Warmer at the Beach' 13.5 x 13.5 cm. SOLD 'North Coast Greys' 13.5 x 13.5 cm. SOLD ...

There's been a bit of a lull when posting to the blog, because of having to adapt to a new desktop computer and finding ways to edit photos without Microsoft Picture Manager and Picasa.  I don't mind admitting it's been a real nightmare!  Sure to get easier (hopefully) and here are some new paintings for March.  The first two artworks below will soon be exhibited  at Art Space Gallery, St Ives. 'White Cloud Space' oil on board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm. SOLD 'Racing Waves' oil on board. 13.5 x 13.5 cm.  SOLD 'As Far As The Eye Can See' oil on board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm. Currently exhibited at St Ives Society of Artists, Mariners Gallery   SOLD 'A Sort of Calm' oil on board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm. SOLD Currently displayed at St Ives Society of Artists, Mariners Gallery Currently at Art Space Gallery, St Ives. 'Surf Glow' oil on board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm.  SOLD ...

At last, my blog is up to date! These first three paintings are displayed at Art Space Gallery, St Ives 'Low Tide Contemplation' oil on board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm.   SOLD 'Sky Bright Seascape' oil on board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm.  SOLD 'Coast, Autumn Weather' oil on board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm.   SOLD 'Shore Rollers' oil on board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm.   SOLD is currently hanging at St Ives Society of Artists Mariners Gallery (until 22 November 2016) 'Godrevy Lighthouse, Across the Bay' oil on board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm. SOLD   'A Day of Promise' oil on board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm. SOLD  'Recalling Summer' oil on board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm. SOLD The following paintings are mounted and can be found in the browsers at St Ives Society of Artists Mariners Gallery 'When You Paddle' oil on board, 11.5 x 26 cm. SOLD 'Stor...