What is going on.

These are two recent paintings that are the beginning of an intended suite of works. Though not limited to, I have a dozen or so 10.75" x 10.75" panels that I am working with and allowing me the chance to do a series but they are also ready to hang in a way that some of the materials I have been using are not.
I have chosen local cityscapes as a theme both as an accessible and recognizable subject matter but also as a way to practice some intentional technique choices. A way to see them in action as it were. Specifically brushwork that is generally more suggestive and laid down more judiciously. I feel there is a point where I "over work" some pieces and I am trying to undo this habit. This will lead to richer tones than I have historically used.