sea blue sky abstracts

The original square paintings that are framed (below)  have already been despatched to Art Space Gallery, St Ives  and I hope to get the remaining pieces framed very soon! Once the irregular sized artworks are float mounted they'll be placed in the browsers at St Ives Society of Artists Norway Gallery.  'Northerly Surf' oil on primed board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm.  Framed.   SOLD 'Stormy Seascape in miniature' oil on board, 14 x 6.5 cm.  SOLD 'Porthmeor, Tide Channel' oil on board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm.   SOLD 'Light Touched Waves' oil on primed paper, 15 x 11.5 cm.   SOLD 'Light, Out At Sea' oil on primed board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm.  Framed.   SOLD 'Here Comes the Tide' oil on board, 10 x 16.5 cm.   SOLD 'Winter Surge' oil on board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm.  Framed.   SOLD 'Beach Expanse' oil on primed board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm.  Framed.   SOLD 'Sea, Sky Solace' oil on primed board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm.  Framed.   SOLD 'Shore Rush' oil on

The three paintings in oil on board (below) have been submitted for display at St Ives Society of Artists 'Wish You Were Here' exhibition, which opens on Saturday 25 May.   'Man's Head and Sky Reflection'.   SOLD 'Porthmeor, Dark Sea'.   SOLD 'Blue Sky on the Island Side'.   SOLD 'A Little Brightness & Surf'  can be seen at Art Space Gallery , St Ives.   SOLD All paintings are mounted, with solid white wood, glazed frames. Click to enlarge.  Copyright Lesley Ninnes.

Sun and showers for the last few days, so pretty good so far  for the month of November.  Great cloud formations too. Six original seascapes in oil on board to show today. The first is my favourite and, believe it or not, there's quite a lot of 'flesh tint' mixed in with the colours used! 'Dark Sky, Pale Sea' 13.5 x 13.5 cm.  SOLD 'Brisk Day, Northerly' 13.5 x 13.5 cm.   SOLD 'End of Another Winter Day' 13.5 x 13.5 cm.   SOLD 'Calm Sea, Soft Sky' 13.5 x 13.5 cm.   SOLD 'Bright Sea View' 13.5 x 13.5 cm. SOLD 'Bracing Air & Breakers' 13.5 x 13.5 cm.   SOLD Click to enlarge.  Copyright Lesley Ninnes.

Rain and wind, but it's technically Summer here - soon to return, I hope - especially for those who go camping?  There have been some lovely sunny breaks this week and a better day is forecast tomorrow, so keep fingers crossed for warm and dry conditions.  Have a good weekend all. The paintings below are as yet unframed, but when they are will be delivered to Art Space Gallery. 'Fine Weather at Winter Beach' oil on board, 12.5 x 12.5 cm.   SOLD 'Towards Shore' oil on board, 12.5 x 12.5 cm. 'Evening Shadow' oil on board, 12.5 x 12.5 cm.   SOLD 'Sea Space' oil on board, 12.5 x 12.5 cm.  SOLD 'Dark Coast, Cloud Break' oil on board, 12.5 x 12.5 cm.   SOLD Click images to enlarge.  Copyright Lesley Ninnes.

 Small seascapes painted this month.  They're framed and ready to be delivered to Art Space Gallery in a day or so.    'Fresh Breeze, Rock & Sand' oil on primed board, 12.5 x 12.5 cm.   SOLD 'Coast Appeal' oil on primed board, 12.5 x 12.5 cm.   SOLD 'Sunny Spells' oil on primed board, 12.5 x 12.5 cm.   SOLD 'Sea & Weather Front' oil on primed board, 12.5 x 12.5 cm.   SOLD 'Beach & Cloud Bank' oil on primed board, 12.5 x 12.5 cm.   SOLD 'Active Weather Seascape' oil on primed board, 12.5 x 12.5 cm.   SOLD Click to enlarge.  Copyright Lesley Ninnes.

Only two paintings to show today - one of which has already sold at Art Space .  I don't have any in reserve and there are none 'in progress'.  The earliest opportunity to make a start on new boards will not be until Wednesday!!!  Might be an idea to start several - six seems a good number.........  Now, are there enough primed boards? 'Sun on the Waves' 12.5 x 12.5 cm, oil on board.   SOLD 'Waves Right There' 12.5 x 12.5 cm, oil on board.   SOLD Click to enlarge.  Copyright Lesley Ninnes

Pictured below are some of the small paintings on board shown in previous posts all framed and prior to delivery to Art Space Gallery .   The larger painting 'Winter Coast' is also rendered in oil on primed board (29 x 29 cm/ framed 55 x 55 cm).   SOLD Recently completed and not yet framed is 'Man's Head Sunset' oil on primed board 12.5 x 12.5 cm.   SOLD And 'More Rough Weather to Come' oil on board, 12.5 x 12.5 cm.   SOLD Here's a close up of 'Pools & Waves' 12.5 x 12.5 cm - see top right in the first photo.   SOLD Click to enlarge.  Copyright Lesley Ninnes.

Beautiful, sunny day on Tuesday and now heavy, heavy rain - oh, and the wind's getting up!!  Looks like January outside.  Well, I'll be kept busy this evening framing these latest small original seascapes, which will be delivered to Art Space Gallery in the next day or so.  Enjoy! 'Just a Ripple at the Cove' oil on board, 12.5 x 12.5 cm. SOLD 'Relentless Sea' oil on board, 12.5 x 12.5 cm. SOLD 'Sea Movement' oil on board, 12.5 x 12.5 cm.   SOLD Click to enlarge.  Copyright Lesley Ninnes,

Looks like more rain for all from tomorrow, though we have been fortunate to escape the worst in this part of Cornwall over the past few days, with some decent periods of sun - Monday being a particularly fine day.  In the meantime, while the wait for some settled Summer weather continues, here are some more paintings to view...... 'North Coast Cornwall' SOLD  below, measures 27.6 x 19.7 x 1.6 inches in a solid white wood frame.  Paint has been applied with knife and brush, with heavy impasto in some parts.  Currently exhibited at St Ives Society of Artists Norway Gallery. 'Porthmeor, Seaweed & Surf' oil on canvas.   SOLD 'Wild Coast' SOLD is rendered in oil on board and is now framed ready for the forthcoming show 'Wish You Were Here' which opens at St Ives Society of Artists Norway Gallery on 5 July, 2012. Click to enlarge.  Copyright Lesley Ninnes.  Keep dry! x

Just two for now, original paintings in oil on board. 'Beach & Ground Sea' measures 17 x 17.5 CM is currently exhibited at The Crypt Gallery at St Ives Society of Artists venue. Light coloured wood moulding, glazed frame.   SOLD 'Porthmeor Sun & Rain' measures 25 x 19.5 cm.   SOLD and is encased in a glazed frame with black moulding. Hopefully, it will be part of the exhibition of members work in the Crypt Gallery at St Ives Society of Artists in a show that opens today. (If not, the painting will show up shortly at Art Space ). Click here to see the painting I have submitted to St Ives Society of Artists annual Spring Open exhibition. Click to enlarge.  Copyright Lesley Ninnes.

Thanks to Diane - see the relevant post at  Heart Shaped  - I've been having fun with  'Pixlr 'O' Matic'  giving one of my new seascapes not one, but several, 'makeovers'! Love this black & white, light on the water effect below Love this too........ There are so many options to choose from!! See the (much plainer) original 'Rocks and Rain' and others on  picture from st ives Click to enlarge.  Have a good week everyone.