TWO CARDINALS IN LEAVES | FRAMED PAINTING

These original oil stick paintings were all created 'freehand'; the oil sticks were applied directly with hands/fingers.  No brushes nor tools/instruments are used to apply the medium. They are meant to be bold, vibrant, expressive images- not precise nor realistic. Big, bold cardinal mates! Large shapes, strong lines, vibrant colors! Semi abstract and distorted birds. 

Approximate entire framed piece:

41 1/2” L x 31 1/2“ H x 1 1/4“ 

Custom frame by Mark Langdon: Rough sawn, red cedar, float mount frame with natural tung oil finish.  (1 1/4" x 1/2")

The colors, songs, chirps of the cardinals bring instant joy to the wildlife community, homes and busy neighborhoods. Both male and female seem fearless at the feeders and baths;  it's amazing to watch these males fight their reflections relentlessly day after day, yet they peacefully fluff up with one another, scouting the vicinity for food or rest. The males' colors pop from afar in the monotone colors of winter and amidst the deep vibrance of the summer and fall vibrance.  It's hard not to paint these birds over and over!