Cardinal in Cherry Tree Original Pastel Handmade Painting

A beautiful cardinal is paired with lovely pink hues in this pastel painting of the cardinal in the cherry tree. I began working on these birds in 2016 and found that they were very well-loved. This particular piece has been reproduced on a few experimental greeting cards, something I look forward to repeating in more works. The cardinal is said to be an angel, coming around to assist you in hard times. I believe this to be true while I spent time focusing on their energetic presence in real life as well as on paper. I believe that their fiery hue and powerful, free-spirited presence make them a true original in the animal kingdom, and a perfect subject for an artist to depict. Cardinal in Cherry Tree 2018 by Alison McGlamry 14″ x 10″ Original on UArt Sanded Paper Sennelier, Rembrandt, Derwent