Cardinal Tree

November 16th, 2010

For day 16 of Art Every Day Month, I've done a simple drawing of a tree full of cardinals. I was inspired by the bright, bright red cardinals in our yard today. They're so pretty! Their color is even more jolting on gray days like today. I've drawn it in in on 6"x12" canvas paper.

I think this would look cute on a holiday card!

Posted by Leah on November 16th, 2010 in animals, art, art every day month, creative every day 2010 | Permalink | 33 Comments |

33 Responses

got me all nostalgic for growing up in the midwest, where cardinals were one of my favorite sights in winter. no cardinals here on the north coast of california, but then there were no pelicans in minnesota, either

Posted by: Sue O’Kieffe | Nov 16, 2010 at 4:00 pm |

this is really striking leah!
i love it.

Posted by: andrea | Nov 16, 2010 at 4:18 pm |

I love the simplicity and the multiple cardinals set it off just right .
Stay inspired!

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You are right; this would make a great card! I’ve been thinking about cardinals today too, only stuffed ones. It’s funny how so often I will have something on my mind, I hop over here, and you’ve posted something with that same theme.

Posted by: Bobbi | Nov 16, 2010 at 4:37 pm |

How pretty, especially for a day like today. I have a bright red cardinal that always comes and visits right outside my window.

Posted by: Melissa Liban | Nov 16, 2010 at 4:45 pm |

Fantastic! I’ve never seen a cardinal in person before.

Posted by: B @ Sweet Limes | Nov 16, 2010 at 4:58 pm |

Lovely! I noticed a pair of cardinals (and a sparrow) in a tree today, too. So pretty and happy.

Posted by: Anne | Nov 16, 2010 at 5:04 pm |

It’s so pretty! I agree. It would make a very nice holiday card.

Posted by: Tracy | Nov 16, 2010 at 5:17 pm |

This would be a great holiday card! So simple yet so beautiful.

Posted by: TravelingMermaid | Nov 16, 2010 at 5:30 pm |

My very first thought when I saw it was, “That would make a wonderful holiday card”. I’m a graphic artist, so if you need anything in the way of fonts and layout, feel free to contact me. (Not a plug, just a genuine appreciation for your beautiful artwork.)

I see embossing the tree, with the cardinals and holiday verbage in red foil. Of course, I’d love it without all the embossing and foil, simply printed on a nice matte cardstock. Either way, very elegant.

Posted by: Jeanne B | Nov 16, 2010 at 5:47 pm |

I love this one and I love cardinals, simple but stunning!

Posted by: Julie | Nov 16, 2010 at 6:09 pm |

I really like the tree!

Posted by: Rae (Ravenous Rae) | Nov 16, 2010 at 6:43 pm |

Oh Leah, love this!!!
Perfect holiday card! Very striking!

Posted by: Judy Hartman | Nov 16, 2010 at 6:50 pm |

Lovely

Posted by: Anya | Nov 16, 2010 at 7:03 pm |

Very simple. Very nice and clean.

Posted by: Susan Reep | Nov 16, 2010 at 7:53 pm |

That would indeed be a lovely holiday card.

xoxo

Posted by: Vicki | Nov 16, 2010 at 8:23 pm |

Just found your blog and love the idea of art every day !
Hope you link up my projects

Posted by: Sandy Ang | Nov 16, 2010 at 9:10 pm |

Love the simplicity. Beautiful

Posted by: pavinee | Nov 16, 2010 at 9:18 pm |

I think that this would make a terrific Christmas card. Lovely!

Posted by: Kelly | Nov 16, 2010 at 9:30 pm |

I LOVE this and YES, you should print it and use if for you holiday cards, you are ahead of the game!

Posted by: Gina Lento | Nov 16, 2010 at 10:37 pm |

You know I don’t think I have ever seen a Cardinal out here. Such pretty birds.Stunning painting.

Posted by: Jehanne | Nov 16, 2010 at 10:53 pm |

Simple but so lovely.

Posted by: Fourborne | Nov 16, 2010 at 11:01 pm |

I love the contrast of the red against the stark balck and white!

Posted by: Kristin Dudish | Nov 16, 2010 at 11:22 pm |

I love the cardinals, they look so striking against the black and white background.

Posted by: Dave | Nov 17, 2010 at 1:05 am |

Definitely would be great holiday card Very classy!

Posted by: linda | Nov 17, 2010 at 4:16 am |

I love this! It is so simple and beautiful. I love the use of only a few colors to convey the starkness and the birds are the bright pop of life. Beautiful!

Posted by: Rachel | Nov 17, 2010 at 10:06 am |

So simple and beautiful! I saw a cardinal yesterday too!

Posted by: EVA | Nov 17, 2010 at 11:09 am |

I love this. So East Coasty (where I grew up). You don’t see that image on the West Coast much.

Posted by: Britt Bravo | Nov 17, 2010 at 1:27 pm |

I like the minimal use of colour so that the red cardinals stand out proud. Really lovely.

Kat X

Posted by: Katina Wright | Nov 17, 2010 at 1:57 pm |

absolutely gorgeous in its simplicity.

When I was a little girl, I loved watching the cardinals out in the cold air while I was tucked away in the warmth, inside.

Posted by: Julie Jordan Scott | Nov 17, 2010 at 2:18 pm |

Beautiful image Leah! I love the starkness of the branches and the bright red Cardinals. Definitely would make a great card.