Goldfinches in the Redbud

Goldfinches in the Redbud
Oil on panel, 12x6

Every day, when I finally get to my easel, I need to decide what to paint.  Sometimes, I already have ideas floating around in my head.  Other days, I really have no idea.  I feel like I should be painting snow, while we have snow.........but my heart is not in it.  As I was scanning though my reference work, I found some wonderful redbud photos - and the goldfinches are right outside my window, so today, I combine the two for a spring painting!  This has been such a cold winter, it has me really longing for warmer days.  I had to dig out my permanent rose tube for this one - I think I only bring it out for spring and summer florals!  Painting number 411 in as many days :)