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'Spot the Artist' annual fundraiser organised by the Rotary Club of St Ives 'More Weather Drama' oil on primed card, 21 x 15 cm/8 x 6 inches Lesley Ninnes  Rotarian Michael Clough writes: "I am pleased to report that this year's 'Spot the Artist' exhibition and sale, which  took place last weekend, was a great success. Allowing for a generous contribution towards expenses from Tanner Trust,  the event raised  almost £8,500, an increase of  25% on last year's  result. This will be distributed during the current Rotary year on a 50/50 basis between local arts charities and organisations and Rotary charities and good causes. As you were one of more than 220 artists who generously gave examples of their work to the event, I would like to thank you very much for your contribution. We were also well supported by members of the public who had started forming a queue outside the School of Painting by 8.30 am ...

The painting below is currently displayed at Art Space Gallery , St Ives and will be joined by 'Open to the Elements' soon. 'Blue Sky, Ground Sea' oil on board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm.   SOLD 'Open to the Elements' oil on board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm.   SOLD Most of the rectangular boards are at the framer's to be float mounted. 'Headland, Flood Tide' oil on board, 13.5 x 10 cm.   SOLD 'Rocky Shore' oil on board, 10 x 13.5 cm. 'Surf Line' oil on board, 18 x 4.5 cm.   SOLD 'Surf at Dusk' oil on board, 13.5 x 5.5 cm. 'Wide Beach' oil on board, 15 x 5 cm. 'North Coast' oil on board, 13.5 x 5 cm. 'Beach Space' oil on board, 13.5 x 4.5 cm.   SOLD 'Gleaming Beach'.   SOLD 'Wintry White, Porthmeor'.   SOLD  'Bracing Beach Day'.   SOLD Click to enlarge.  Copyright Lesley Ninnes St Ives, Cornwall...

The annual Rotary 'Spot the Artist' public event is underway and can be viewed today - Friday 19 and tomorrow Saturday 20 September - at St Ives School of Painting, from 10 am-4 pm.  Sale of the large postcard size artworks, all priced at £40 each, starts at 9 am on Sunday 21 September on a 'first come, first served' basis.   If you're in the area, make the time to have a look - there are so many desirable works of art to see.  I was lucky enough to attend the viewing preview yesterday evening and felt like a 'kid in a sweetshop' - there are so many to covet! The lovely painting below was one of the exhibits at 'Spot the Artist 2012'   'Wherrytown Beach, Penzance' by local artist Seth Marshall   Copyright Seth Marshall.  Click to enlarge.

The very popular annual 'Square Deal' fund raising event at St Ives Society of Artists has started with a vengeance.  Many of the 10" canvases (£50 each, all proceeds to the Society) have sold, but a stunning selection of works are just waiting to be snapped up!  Click here to see what's available.  'Dawn, Porthmeor' Lesley Ninnes Painted for Square Deal.   SOLD  The recently completed painting below, is another that has definitely benefited from being reworked!  'Gathering Weather - Coast' oil on deep edge canvas, approx 30 x 20 inches.   RESERVED Click to enlarge.  Copyright Lesley Ninnes St Ives, Cornwall.

First small paintings for September unless stated otherwise, the unsold framed artworks below are to be found at Art Space Gallery , St Ives. 'Good Day's End' oil on board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm.   SOLD 'Cliff and Squall' oil on board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm.   SOLD 'The Cove Beyond' oil on board, 15 x 10 cm.   (Waiting to be mounted). 'Rocks, Low Tide and Breeze' 13.5 x 13.5 cm.   SOLD 'Seaside and Coast' 13.5 x 13.5 cm.   SOLD 'Weather Promise' oil on board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm.   SOLD 'Cliffs and Sea Spray' 13.5 x 13.5 cm. This painting is currently exhibited at St Ives Society of Artists Mariners' Gallery.   SOLD 'Warmth and Shadow Reflection' 13.5 x 13.5 cm.   SOLD Click to enlarge.  Copyright Lesley Ninnes St Ives, Cornwall

Latest small paintings on board (framed) currently residing at Art Space Gallery , St Ives. 'Active Weather at the Beach' 13.5 x 13.5 cm.   SOLD 'Wild Place' oil on board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm.   SOLD 'Late Sunshine and Cloud' 13.5 x 13.5 cm.   SOLD 'What a Summer' oil on primed board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm.   SOLD 'Sand Bank' oil on primed board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm.   SOLD 'Summer Evening, Porthmeor' 13.5 x 13.5 cm.  SOLD And the four paintings below will soon be en route to Nantucket 'Surf Gleam' oil on board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm. 'Atlantic Brightness' oil on board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm. 'Sky Glow' oil on board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm. 'Squall and Touch of Blue' oil on board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm. Please click to enlarge.  Copyright Lesley Ninnes St Ives, Cornwall.

A painting frenzy no less, all fairly small - most of the square paintings at Art Space Gallery  and the others at the framers, some for float mounting some to be framed.  Plus, I've also been working on a large canvas which is just about finished..... 'Hailstorm and Sea' oil on board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm.   SOLD 'Fine Weather's on the Way' oil on board, 13.5 x 13.5 cm.   SOLD 'Rolling Mist' tiny painting.  SOLD 'Grey Sky, Plenty of Space' 15 x 5 cm.  SOLD 'Time for a Paddle' 12.5 x 5 cm.   SOLD 'Break in the Clouds' 13.5 x 13.5 cm.   SOLD 'Sea, Rain and Light' oil on board, 14 x 10.5 cm.   SOLD 'Winter Beach, Dark' 10 x 7 cm. 'Driving Sea, Headland' 12.5 x 7 cm.   SOLD 'Rain Brings its own Light' 13.5 x 13.5 cm.   SOLD 'Surf Potential' 13.5 x 13.5 cm.   SOLD 'Balmy Day at the Beach' 13.5 ...