Cardinal Family

We often have cardinals nesting on the grounds, sometimes even by the front porch. When they are so close, I just can't resist painting them as they tend their little ones!  I've chosen pen and ink for this study on handmade paper - and I like the vintage feel of it!  Maybe I should do more of these studies in black and white.  Painting number 5087 in 5087 days. 

Cardinal Nest

We have had cardinals nesting here for years - and it is always a joy to find their nest in the spring!  They fly off and chirp when we get too close, so I must stay back to observe them.  After missing my ink on yesterday's watercolor painting, I felt like only ink for today!  Though I may do something like this in watercolor, too.  Seems I am jumping from one medium to the next this month! Painting number 2702 in 2702 days.