Some more small paintings on paper

I really like the spontaneity of painting small works on paper where the broader brushstrokes create a more abstract feel with bold colours and texture. The spontaneous energy combined with fluidity in developing the colours and form of the landscape can be extremely satisfying and inspiring when preparing for the challenge of a much larger canvas work.

The freedom of small studies is wonderfully different from larger canvases which demand greater concentration, careful blending and much more time. I can complete several small pieces whilst also developing a larger work. They are a beginning, very modest in scale but a very important and inspiring beginning.

You can see below a small selection of works on paper that are spontaneous and abstract but still capture the essence of the landscape and as always the light. I worked with much bigger brushes to the scale of the painting. It might seem odd, given how small the paper is by comparison but somehow those large brushes give me the freedom I love. Occasionally I’ll refine a piece with a smaller brush when finishing the work but quite often the whole work is created with those large, expressive strokes.

These are almost always more colourful pieces and sometimes the colour combinations are a little unusual, yet somehow they work beautifully to capture different times of the day and the changing seasons. You can view the full collection by clicking the button below or by visiting my ‘small paintings on paper’ page.

Each work has a lovely almost tactile quality with lots of texture. You can see several displayed in interior settings to help you imagine them in your own space. I’m sure you will find one that suits your home or office. They come mounted so all you need to do is frame it in a style that suits your decor and taste.

You can take a look at my smaller studies on paper here.