This is an original studio painting I did of a male Northern Cardinal hanging out at Parc La Fontaine in Montreal. The cardinal is perched among the branches of early spring, bathed in shafts of light filtering down. If you look closely at the painting, the bird is looking back at you, an expression of curiosity; droplets of moisture cling to the black tendrils beneath its beak. Each feather is delicately treated to enhance to soft beauty of the cardinal, with many layers of colours from golden yellows to bright reds. This is a pure watercolour painting: all whites are the whites of the paper, no white paint was used. I used quite a few advanced watercolour techniques to create this piece including glazing, lifting, masking, negative painting and wet-in-wet. See the video below for a glimpse into how I created this painting. The reference photo I used by permission from Guy Trudel who is a wonderful photographer of birds and other wildlife in and around Montreal. This painting is for someone who loves birds, nature and wildlife, and a calm and peaceful mood. Ideal artwork for any living or working space.

Watercolour, 11 x 14" (painted area is 10.375 x 13.375”) with professional light-fast pigments on 100% cotton paper. The painting is signed by me, JC Little, on the front and has the title and date on the back. I will include a certificate of authenticity with this painting. It will be packaged with an archival sleeve, with stiff cardboard backing on both sides, and bubble wrap to protect it, inside a box. To avoid waste, where ever possible I will re-use mailers and other packaging materials. It’s recommended to frame it behind glass, with an acid-free matte, to preserve the painting from deterioration. Display away from direct sunlight.

Actual colours may vary from those shown here depending on the device you are using to view the painting. All copyright and reproduction/duplication rights are reserved by the artist JC Little. This painting will be sold with the condition that the artist may show the painting in an art gallery or other art show setting. Artist’s Resale Right: if this painting is resold by the buyer, the artist shall be entitled to a royalty of 5% of the price for the resale and all subsequent resales.

This painting is SOLD. But art prints are available at REDBUBBLE.
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