Studies

During the last year I've downsized my studies to a 5" x 7" format. These little babies are so convenient that I can do them from inside my truck. That came in handy last winter on some bitterly cold days. If I spend an hour painting, that is usually enough time. The idea is to get the major shapes down quickly without overworking. The small size makes it pretty difficult to get into detail. In fact less is more. Some of these are my best paintings and I hate to part with them. Bigger canvases allow for much bigger mistakes. If a painting doesn't work at this scale it certainly isn't worth doing larger. These little panels have allowed me to experiment more without the pressure a huge canvas presents.