Quick studies.

All of a sudden   Oils on canvas board  5 x 7 inches  

Light on standing pools at low tide.

Studio Musings...

Making quick studies is good practice for future work.

Painting fast and loose prevents too much thinking.

Thinking can be a hindrance and lead to tightening up.

I am not a 'tight' painter.  I like my work to be gestural and free.