08/13/2026
❤️❄️ A Cardinal in the Snow ❄️❤️
I painted this beautiful cardinal back in 2024, and I still love the way this piece captures that quiet, peaceful feeling of a snowy winter day.
The brilliant red cardinal perched beside the old-fashioned lamppost really stands out against the soft gray winter sky, while the warm golden glow from the lantern adds just a touch of warmth to the cold, snowy scene. I especially enjoyed adding all those little details—the snow collecting on the lantern, the delicate falling flakes, and the different shades of crimson and burgundy throughout the cardinal’s feathers.
There’s just something special about seeing a cardinal in winter. ❤️ They bring such a beautiful burst of color to an otherwise quiet landscape, and for many people, cardinals also carry a very personal and meaningful symbolism.
🎨 Original Acrylic Painting
🖼️ 16” x 20” stretched canvas
📅 Painted in 2024
Sometimes it’s fun to look back at paintings from a couple of years ago and remember where I was in my artistic journey at the time. ❤️
What does seeing a cardinal mean to you?