There are times when going out with a sketch book and pencil is more productive than going out with canvas and paints. The pencil sketches help to prepare for a painting, finding a good composition and the right time of day makes the painting a lot more successful. I've headed out to the Catalina Mountains area in Tucson, AZ to get some thumbnail sketching done.
If you are an art appreciator, you might like to join my FREE Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/artistsandcollectors/