Small Worlds I, oil on canvas, 36x27 cm These small-scale pieces started out as experiments with paint left over from working on larger paintings. They soon became a separate body of work with a life of their own.

Small Worlds I, oil on canvas, 36x27 cm
These small-scale pieces started out as experiments with paint left over from working on larger paintings. They soon became a separate body of work with a life of their own.

Small Worlds II, oil on canvas, 36x27 cm These small-scale pieces started out as experiments with paint left over from working on larger paintings. They soon became a separate body of work with a life of their own.

Small Worlds II, oil on canvas, 36x27 cm
These small-scale pieces started out as experiments with paint left over from working on larger paintings. They soon became a separate body of work with a life of their own.

Small Worlds III, oil on canvas, 36x27 cm These small-scale pieces started out as experiments with paint left over from working on larger paintings. They soon became a separate body of work with a life of their own.

Small Worlds III, oil on canvas, 36x27 cm
These small-scale pieces started out as experiments with paint left over from working on larger paintings. They soon became a separate body of work with a life of their own.

Small Worlds III (detail), oil on canvas, 36x27 cm These small-scale pieces started out as experiments with paint left over from working on larger paintings. They soon became a separate body of work with a life of their own.

Small Worlds III (detail), oil on canvas, 36x27 cm
These small-scale pieces started out as experiments with paint left over from working on larger paintings. They soon became a separate body of work with a life of their own.

Small Worlds IV, oil on canvas, 36x27 cm These small-scale pieces started out as experiments with paint left over from working on larger paintings. They soon became a separate body of work with a life of their own.

Small Worlds IV, oil on canvas, 36x27 cm
These small-scale pieces started out as experiments with paint left over from working on larger paintings. They soon became a separate body of work with a life of their own.

Small Worlds V, oil on canvas, 36x27 cm [private collection] These small-scale pieces started out as experiments with paint left over from working on larger paintings. They soon became a separate body of work with a life of their own.

Small Worlds V, oil on canvas, 36x27 cm [private collection]
These small-scale pieces started out as experiments with paint left over from working on larger paintings. They soon became a separate body of work with a life of their own.

Small Worlds VI, oil on canvas, 36x27 cm These small-scale pieces started out as experiments with paint left over from working on larger paintings. They soon became a separate body of work with a life of their own.

Small Worlds VI, oil on canvas, 36x27 cm
These small-scale pieces started out as experiments with paint left over from working on larger paintings. They soon became a separate body of work with a life of their own.

Small Worlds VII, oil on canvas, 36x27 cm [private collection] These small-scale pieces started out as experiments with paint left over from working on larger paintings. They soon became a separate body of work with a life of their own.

Small Worlds VII, oil on canvas, 36x27 cm [private collection]
These small-scale pieces started out as experiments with paint left over from working on larger paintings. They soon became a separate body of work with a life of their own.

Small Worlds VIII, oil on canvas, 36x27 cm [private collection] These small-scale pieces started out as experiments with paint left over from working on larger paintings. They soon became a separate body of work with a life of their own.

Small Worlds VIII, oil on canvas, 36x27 cm [private collection]
These small-scale pieces started out as experiments with paint left over from working on larger paintings. They soon became a separate body of work with a life of their own.

Small Worlds VIII (detail), oil on canvas, 36x27 cm [private collection] These small-scale pieces started out as experiments with paint left over from working on larger paintings. They soon became a separate body of work with a life of their own.

Small Worlds VIII (detail), oil on canvas, 36x27 cm [private collection]
These small-scale pieces started out as experiments with paint left over from working on larger paintings. They soon became a separate body of work with a life of their own.

Small Worlds IX, oil on canvas, 36x27 cm These small-scale pieces started out as experiments with paint left over from working on larger paintings. They soon became a separate body of work with a life of their own.

Small Worlds IX, oil on canvas, 36x27 cm
These small-scale pieces started out as experiments with paint left over from working on larger paintings. They soon became a separate body of work with a life of their own.

Small Worlds X, oil on canvas, 36x27 cm These small-scale pieces started out as experiments with paint left over from working on larger paintings. They soon became a separate body of work with a life of their own.

Small Worlds X, oil on canvas, 36x27 cm
These small-scale pieces started out as experiments with paint left over from working on larger paintings. They soon became a separate body of work with a life of their own.

Small Worlds XI, oil on canvas, 36x27 cm These small-scale pieces started out as experiments with paint left over from working on larger paintings. They soon became a separate body of work with a life of their own.

Small Worlds XI, oil on canvas, 36x27 cm
These small-scale pieces started out as experiments with paint left over from working on larger paintings. They soon became a separate body of work with a life of their own.

Small Worlds XII, oil on canvas, 36x27 cm These small-scale pieces started out as experiments with paint left over from working on larger paintings. They soon became a separate body of work with a life of their own.

Small Worlds XII, oil on canvas, 36x27 cm
These small-scale pieces started out as experiments with paint left over from working on larger paintings. They soon became a separate body of work with a life of their own.

Small Worlds XIII, oil on canvas, 36x27 cm [private collection]. These small-scale pieces started out as experiments with paint left over from working on larger paintings. They soon became a separate body of work with a life of their own.

Small Worlds XIII, oil on canvas, 36x27 cm [private collection].
These small-scale pieces started out as experiments with paint left over from working on larger paintings. They soon became a separate body of work with a life of their own.

Small Worlds XIV, oil on canvas, 36x27 cm. These small-scale pieces started out as experiments with paint left over from working on larger paintings. They soon became a separate body of work with a life of their own.

Small Worlds XIV, oil on canvas, 36x27 cm.
These small-scale pieces started out as experiments with paint left over from working on larger paintings. They soon became a separate body of work with a life of their own.

Small Worlds XV, oil on canvas, 36x27 cm. These small-scale pieces started out as experiments with paint left over from working on larger paintings. They soon became a separate body of work with a life of their own.

Small Worlds XV, oil on canvas, 36x27 cm.
These small-scale pieces started out as experiments with paint left over from working on larger paintings. They soon became a separate body of work with a life of their own.

Small Worlds XVI, oil on canvas, 36x27 cm. These small-scale pieces started out as experiments with paint left over from working on larger paintings. They soon became a separate body of work with a life of their own.

Small Worlds XVI, oil on canvas, 36x27 cm.
These small-scale pieces started out as experiments with paint left over from working on larger paintings. They soon became a separate body of work with a life of their own.

Small Worlds XVII, oil on canvas, 36x27 cm. These small-scale pieces started out as experiments with paint left over from working on larger paintings. They soon became a separate body of work with a life of their own.

Small Worlds XVII, oil on canvas, 36x27 cm.
These small-scale pieces started out as experiments with paint left over from working on larger paintings. They soon became a separate body of work with a life of their own.

Small Worlds XVIII, oil on canvas, 36x27 cm. These small-scale pieces started out as experiments with paint left over from working on larger paintings. They soon became a separate body of work with a life of their own.

Small Worlds XVIII, oil on canvas, 36x27 cm.
These small-scale pieces started out as experiments with paint left over from working on larger paintings. They soon became a separate body of work with a life of their own.

Small Worlds XIX, oil on canvas, 36x27 cm. These small-scale pieces started out as experiments with paint left over from working on larger paintings. They soon became a separate body of work with a life of their own.

Small Worlds XIX, oil on canvas, 36x27 cm.
These small-scale pieces started out as experiments with paint left over from working on larger paintings. They soon became a separate body of work with a life of their own.

Small Worlds XX, oil on canvas, 36x27 cm. These small-scale pieces started out as experiments with paint left over from working on larger paintings. They soon became a separate body of work with a life of their own.

Small Worlds XX, oil on canvas, 36x27 cm.
These small-scale pieces started out as experiments with paint left over from working on larger paintings. They soon became a separate body of work with a life of their own.

Small Worlds XXI, oil on canvas, 36x27 cm. These small-scale pieces started out as experiments with paint left over from working on larger paintings. They soon became a separate body of work with a life of their own.

Small Worlds XXI, oil on canvas, 36x27 cm.
These small-scale pieces started out as experiments with paint left over from working on larger paintings. They soon became a separate body of work with a life of their own.

Small Worlds XXII, oil on canvas, 36x27 cm. These small-scale pieces started out as experiments with paint left over from working on larger paintings. They soon became a separate body of work with a life of their own.

Small Worlds XXII, oil on canvas, 36x27 cm.
These small-scale pieces started out as experiments with paint left over from working on larger paintings. They soon became a separate body of work with a life of their own.

Small Worlds XXIII, oil on canvas, 36x27 cm. These small-scale pieces started out as experiments with paint left over from working on larger paintings. They soon became a separate body of work with a life of their own.

Small Worlds XXIII, oil on canvas, 36x27 cm.
These small-scale pieces started out as experiments with paint left over from working on larger paintings. They soon became a separate body of work with a life of their own.