Sketches 1 and 2, oil on Arches paper, approx 9" x 6" paper size

While I'm painting larger pieces in the studio, I like to work out my ideas on a smaller scale to sort through my palette, composition, and drawing. This time, I took some Arches watercolor paper, taped it up, and gessoed the painting areas. Here's the first little batch!

Sketch 3, oil on Arches paper, approx 9" x 6" paper size

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Sketch 4, oil on Arches paper, approx 9" x 6" paper size

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Sketch 5, oil on Arches paper, approx 9" x 6" paper size

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Sketch 6, oil on Arches paper, approx 3.5" x 3" image size

Sketch 7, oil on Arches paper, approx 3" x 3" image size

Sketch 8, oil and graphite on Arches paper, approx 11.5" x 5" image size