Bespoke Textural Beach Art
Would you like your very own personalised piece by Gemma?
A commission with Gemma is a very unique service, from initial discussions through to gathering sand from your chosen location.
Gemma undertakes research trips to your chosen location and with the use of her drone, shoots various reference videos and photos. She also gathers elements such as grains of sand to incorporate into your painting, literally infusing it with your memory.
Is your subject matter outside of Cornwall? Gemma is happy to travel to your shoreline where possible, or is able to work from reference material you have.
Gemma offers her commission work on in variety sizes and bases, from mini wood blocks, to large scale classic canvas, through to re-purposed surfboards. If you have something specific in mind please do reach out to Gemma for a no obligation chat.
Payment plans are available for all projects - please contact Gemma to find out more.
BESPOKE MINI ART
Not sure you are ready for a large scale piece, but want a daily reminder of your favourite beach? Then Gemma’s bespoke mini wave art, surf art and shoreline paintings could be the perfect solution!
Chose your location, whether you want a wave, surfer or shoreline style and Gemma will use her unique repurposed texture to create you an ever lasting memory. Measuring at 10cm x 10cm, all coming unframed on a deep edge wood block, they look great on their own or as a set.
CANVAS BEACH ART
This canvas beach art painting, ‘Bedruthen Moments’ was commissioned by Gemma’s client as a memento of one of the couples favourite places. This piece now brings their fond, carefree memories of time spent on this beach into their home in the city. Gemma uses a sprinkling of sand from the beach to create depth and sculptural texture to the rocky cliffs and shoreline, infusing the essence of the beach into the piece. Small pieces of fibreglass offcuts from surfboard manufacturing were also used to build height for the breaking waves, making them appear to roll off the canvas towards the viewer.
A bespoke painting by Gemma can be the ultimate gift for your loved one to celebrate a special moment, to discuss an idea contact Gemma.
HAND PAINTED SHOES
Gemma’s custom, hand painted beach art shoe commissions are a unique way to wear your beach memories. Available on a selection of canvas blocks from Vans slips ons to Converse Hi Tops, each pair tailored to your favourite shoreline or surf art scene.
This pair of Vans Slip Ons were commissioned to bring back memories of this clients favourite place, Fistral beach. To bring the peace and tranquility of the sandy shoreline to her in her busy everyday life.
“ I adore my custom Shoreline Vans, they remind me every time I wear them of my family holidays to Cornwall and my love for Fistral Beach.” Laura Croxford
SURFBOARD ART
Want something a bit different to adorn your walls? Gemma’s surfboard art pieces are not only a talking point, they also help support the charity The Wave Project UK, based in Cornwall, a surf therapy charity helping young people reduce anxiety and build resilience.
These old surfboards are re-purposed either as a hand painted piece of textured art, or for a smooth, glossy finish Gemma can use imagery from her back catalogue and works with fine art printer The Logical Choice Group and surfboard shaper Rochfort Customs. With this process her artwork is printed onto new fibreglass, for Rochfort Customs to skillfully re-glass over the old board.
Two very different, very unique finishes, however both transform an old, retired board that was destined for landfill, into wall art.
A donation is made to the charity The Wave Project from the final sale of the board, along with Gemma’s commitment to donate toward charity Surfers Against Sewage from every one of her sales.
Each beach art piece is made to order with an average lead time of 2 months, so contact Gemma using the form below to discuss your unique piece of surf art.
BEACH WEDDING DAY PAINTING
Are you having a beach wedding and want a unique memento to remember your special day? Imagine encapsulating the light, the colour of the ocean, the roar of the sea from your beach side wedding into an original painting by Gemma Lessinger. It really is the ultimate keepsake or gift from your guests.
Contact Gemma using the form below to discuss your wedding.
Commission Enquiry
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