Winter Cardinal
5x7" watercolor on paper, matted for an 8x10" frame
©Helen Read
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matted in white as shown
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Here in Illinois, Cardinals remain with us through the winter months; a beautiful spot of bright color in an otherwise monochromatic world. They particularly stand out when in an evergreen tree.
They have a lovely, slender form and seem quite regal to me.
This view came to my by surprise! Would you ever imagine that it is located in town! on a rather busy intersection? In fact, its not far from my house and I often walk by this corner. The woods are thick, but not too deep right there and I caught this just as the eastern morning light was flooding in... it was rather breath taking!
The glory of the sunshine lit the entire corner of this woods up and, to me, it was worthy of remembering!
Once again, I've used sunflowers as a model several times just lately. They "pose" very well! I never get tired of their bright color. In this painting, I've coupled their sunny faces with a more complementary background. And of course, the blue vase gives it a different pop of color!
This is ready to send to brighten its new home, either framed or unframed.
Whewww... these last few months have been super busy! I'd been preparing for a workshop in Chicago, which went well. I've traveled out of town, done a commission and several more paintings. But I haven't been posting here. :( But, I am now!
This one is just
shipped out - Sunflower Trio - oil on panel. It's framed version (which
always finishes a painting off beautifully) is shown below... same
painting, but the lighting is a bit different in the framing.
I love them!
