Beside the Wave Gallery is celebrating the advent of summer with new collections of work from some of Cornwall's most collectable and popular artists.

Amanda Hoskin's first collection since her solo show in March is inspired by a leisurely, solitary sailing trip around Mylor. Soft spring blossoms, tranquil blue waters and lush grasses combine to give a vivid impression of springtime on the river.

Emma Jeffryes' fresh and vibrant studies of St. Ives sing with energy and optimism. She has captured iconic views of the town in her distinctive style; the sweep of the cerulean blue bay framed with frothy white cow parsley, a glimpse of Godrevy lighthouse in the distance beyond the harbour, the golden curve of Porthmeor beach all evoking the warmth of Summer.

Andrew Tozer, working mainly en plein air, has been studying the views on the well trodden journey from his studio in Penryn to the gallery in Falmouth; from the old clocktower at Penryns' town centre, along Greenbank looking towards Flushing and on to Falmouth's industrial port. The old High Street in Falmouth with it's quirky buildings and glimpses through to the sea will also feature.

Amongst John Raynes' collection for the show will be a stunning 'contre jour' study from Falmouth across to Flushing. A view across the river looks in to the dazzling morning light. The dark shapes of the boats on the water enveloped by the golden glow of the rising sun.

Roy Goodman has depicted Sennen in West Cornwall in beautifully balanced compositions using a slightly more naturalistic palette than seen in recent work. The wild landscape rendered in mauves, greens and pale primrose yellow complements the turquoise and white stone cottages dotted throughout.

Miles Heseltine continues to develop as a fascinating artist to watch. Also inspired by West Cornwall, his studies of Treen Cliff and the surrounding area are rendered in his distinctive mix of painting and drawing. He combines smoky black charcoal with thick buttery oil paint to make fresh and dynamic compositions.

Mike Hindle, inspired by the warmth of the summer light, has produced strongly coloured vistas. Large solid blocks and bands of paint make up an almost abstract celebration of colour but for the inclusion of a mark that one reads as a figure in the distance or a glowing sun sinking in the sky.

Ted Dyer will, as always, delight collectors with his tranquil paintings of an idyllic Cornwall. A beautiful study of Falmouth bay is bathed in hazy golden light. The foreground of Cornish wildflowers lead the eye to a calm blue sea dotted with white sails, the muted silhouette of Pendennis Castle beyond.

An eagerly anticipated collection of still life studies from Simon Stooks completes the fantastic line up for Summer 09. There will of course, be work available by all of the gallery's artists along with ceramics, jewellery and limited edition prints.

To receive a catalogue of paintings or more information about the exhibition please contact Beside the Wave gallery@beside-the-wave.co.uk or (01326) 211132. Catalogue paintings will be available to view on the gallery website www.beside-the-wave.co.uk a week prior to the exhibition, with the full collection of work available to view on the gallery website from 24th July.