Friday, February 22, 2013

Brazilian Cardinal (Work In Progress- Oil Painting)


Brazilian or Red-Crested Cardinal
Photo by Carol Reynolds

Isn't this a charming fellow !   I just wanted to share another photo of the striking Brazilian Cardinal. They were introduced to Hawaii around 1930.  They are abundant on Oahu and I believe I like them better than the mainland's common red cardinal, which is also found in Hawaii and was introduced here in 1929.   Below is my oil painting of the red-crested cardinal in stage 3 of development .... still have a long way to go.


Stage 3  Work In Progress 
Brazilian Cardinal 
oil on panel 

I need to make more adjustments to his body shape and feathers and add a lot more detail everywhere.  Having a blast with this painting!


Posted by Carol Reynolds at 1:30 AM
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4 comments:

  1. UnknownFebruary 22, 2013 at 5:16 AM

    What a beautiful bird! Lucky you to have been able to get the photo of it. The painting is coming along nicely too.

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  2. Carol ReynoldsFebruary 22, 2013 at 5:49 AM

    Thank you, Linda. I have been enjoying your new paintings.

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  3. SadeuFebruary 23, 2013 at 12:44 AM

    very good job of birds, Carol : )

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  4. Carol ReynoldsFebruary 23, 2013 at 8:34 AM

    Thank you so much, Sadeu .

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