Clearing, 2008, oil on canvas

for Louise #1, 2008, oil & graphite on canvas,

12" x 12"

for Louise #2, 2008, oil and graphite on canvas,

12 x 12 inches

Paintings done in late 2008 for Louise. I had a pre-assigned palette which at first seemed like a difficult restriction but turned out to be a very useful tool for focusing my attention on design and space.