Plein Air color sketches from Sauvie Island

I have been encouraged to share my plein air paintings that have presented quite a challenge.  I'm giving it the ole 'college try', and will hopefully improve over time. 

GRAZING
14 x 11 oil on canvas panel
Plein Air on Sauvie Island, May 2012

HERE COMES THE RAIN
8 x 10 oil on canvas panel
Plein Air on Sauvie Island, May 2012
lots of light changes followed by wind and rain....perfect

LATE IN THE DAY
11 x 14 oil on canvas panel
Plein Air on Sauvie Island, May 2012