Color and Light, 8 & 9

When I have a little extra time at the end of the day - and some colorful paint left on my palette, I work on my little landscape series called Color & Light.  These two are the 8th and 9th of the series.
I really like #8 as it is almost an abstract design.  #9 is a little more literal.  These little paintings are done on cradledboard - which is a gessoed panel on 3/4" deep birch ply sides.  The sides are painted a predominant color from the landscape.  They do not need to be framed - but can be if you prefer. 

Color & Light Series, #8

4" x 4" oil on board,  unframed

Color & Light Series, #9

4" x 4" oil on board,  unframed