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New work for a new year and we've enjoyed some sunny days here in St Ives.  January has been a fine month so far. PAINTINGS The first three are already framed and displayed at Art Space Gallery, St Ives   although the Gallery will be closed from 4pm this Sunday 22nd January (for it's annual spring clean and repainting) until Wednesday 1st February. Below, the painting (and the next) were started early in December, 2016 and completed in the early days of 2017. 'Porthgwidden Beach View' oil on board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm.  SOLD 'A Good Day, St Ives Bay' oil on board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm.   SOLD Here's the first of 2017... 'Porthmeor, Tide's In', oil on board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm. SOLD The next paintings are as yet unframed and will appear in our newly spic and span gallery when it reopens! 'Unpredictable Porthmeor' oil on board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm.

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

The painting on hardboard (below) appeared in the previous post. Here's what it looks like in its pristine bespoke frame.  'Porthmeor, Tail End of a Rainbow' White painted wood frame, 36 x 35 cm. SOLD Click photo to enlarge.  Copyright Lesley Ninnes St Ives, Cornwall.

And then it was December! Time flies that's for sure!  Here's some new work, it's been such a pleasure to spend some uninterrupted, quality time, painting ☺ The first two paintings posted are framed and already at Art Space Gallery, St Ives 'Surging Sea' oil on board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm.   SOLD 'Confronting the Surf' oil on board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm.   SOLD This larger painting is currently at the framer's. 'Porthmeor, Tail End of a Rainbow' oil on hardboard, 20.5 x 19 cm.   SOLD As are the next two paintings, waiting to be mounted.... 'Godrevy from Nearby' oil on board, 9.5 x 18 cm. SOLD 'Winter Seascape, Panorama in Miniature' oil on board, 13.5 x 4 cm. SOLD These two rectangular paintings have only recently been completed and will be delivered to the framer's soon, to be mounted. 'Evening at Porthmeor' oil on board, 10.5 x 9. 5 c

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

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. '