sea blue sky abstracts

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

Merry Christmas Everyone Thinking as always at this time of year of those didn't make Christmas 2016, many unique individuals who were loved in life and are missed now, who live on in the collective memories of families, friends and all who knew them. xxx Mounted originals Left to right 'A View for All', 'Gentle Breakers, Porthmeor', 'Godrevy Nearby' Front 'Winter Seascape Panorama in Miniature'. Delivered to St Ives Society of Artists Mariners Gallery yesterday. Click images to enlarge.  Copyright Lesley Ninnes St Ives, Cornwall

So long since the last post!! And now it's autumn, click the link to read John Keats poem in full    'Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness'     Here's a selection of new and not so new works completed in the last couple of months.  The unsold paintings can be found at Art Space Gallery, St Ives 'Big Summer Surf' oil on board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm.   SOLD 'Rain and Sun on the North Coast' oil on board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm.   SOLD 'Meeting of the Elements' oil on board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm.   SOLD 'Sea Wash, Island Side' oil on board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm.   SOLD 'Porthmeor Chill' oil on board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm.   SOLD 'The Bay' oil on board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm.  SOLD 'Swells and Turbulence' oil on board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm.   SOLD 'Squall from the North' oil on board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm.   SOLD 'Full on Oce

St Ives Society Square Deal and Donated Show is now on. Members work on 10" square canvases all at £50, plus a selection of donated works at commission free prices.  View the square canvases during opening hours on Saturday 10th September, 2016 and buy your favourite from 5 pm on the same day!  Come early as this event is extremely popular and there's a great selection to choose from this year, with something for every taste.  Click image to enlarge.  Copyright Lesley Ninnes St Ives, Cornwall.

Summer, such a hectic, busy time here in St Ives, no complaints though, there's been enough sunshine to keep everyone happy! On the personal news front: All six of the artworks painted with submission to the annual ING Discerning Eye Exhibition  in mind are now at the framer's.  There's still time to enter, click the link to find out more. The  Rotary Club of St Ives popular fundraising exhibition of donated postcard sized art is a high point of the annual St Ives September Festival  and my contribution is already in the hands of the organisers. The ever popular Square Deal Show at St Ives Society of Artists Mariners Gallery is another unmissable September Festival event.  I have my blank canvas, it's unwrapped and a start on it will be made very soon - just need to think about what to paint! Again, click links to access more info.   Here's some new work - the following four paintings will appear at Art Space Gallery, St Ives very soon. '

Summer's here!  The welcome warmth has been lovely - blue skies, wispy clouds and glorious sunsets, ahhh. Because it's been a while since the last post, there are quite a few small paintings included here today, starting with..... 'Rough Sea, Nice Day' oil on board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm. SOLD 'Tide Has Turned' oil on board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm.   SOLD 'Porthmeor Surf Light' oil on board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm.   SOLD 'Breaking a Long Way Out' oil on board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm.   SOLD All of the above are currently at Art Space Gallery, St Ives 'Sun, Big Waves' oil on board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm.   SOLD at St Ives Society of Artists  Mariners Gallery 'Passing Moments, Porthmeor' oil on board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm.  SOLD  'Receding Waves and Seaweed' oil on board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm. On display at Art Space Gallery, St Ives.   SOLD 'Ve