Small Paintings

 At times I enjoy doing small 'plein air' paintings since these can be completed in two hours or less. These paintings are usually completed on location. I choose to do these small paintings when I am feeling that I have too many unfinished paintings sitting around or when I arrive on location feeling uninspired or rushed for whatever reason. At least I'm painting and hopefully improving my techniques. This is why it is good to go out with a group of people because it forces you to show up and paint.
The two bottom paintings are scenes from the gardens of two of my friends. The top painting was a spring vista from the yard of a community centre where I paint each Monday with a group of people.