Cardinal, Sojie 12 Workshop photo interpretation by Cindy Schnackel
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Acrylic painting of red cardinal and berries in winter woods, on stretched cotton canvas, 9 × 12 inches. I like the grumpy look that cardinals have, which is emphasized by their black mask. For collaboration workshop in the group Solo Exhibition in which artists did an interpretation of a photographer’s work, with permission of the photographer. Vonnie’s photo and my painting are first seen on page 5 of the forum thread on this project
The original art is in a modern floater frame that accentuates the silvery tones of the winter sky.
Also available on an iPhone case/cover:
The inspiration:
Thumbnails of the previous 5 WIPS (Work In Progress photos).
CALENDAR
The cardinal painting won three awards in Sojie 12!
Collaborative Connection
Honors – SoJie 12
August 2011 
Traditional Art – Honors
SoJie 12, August 2011 
Lynda Robinson Fine Art Awards
Excellence in Subject Appeal
SoJie 12, August 2011
Comments
This is so beautifully painted Cindy yet you can still manage to add that touch of humour! Your work always makes me smile :o)
Thank you CAthy!
– Cindy Schnackel
This is a really cool interpretation. Love the tones you’ve added to the trees and lower portion of the sky… and your placement of the berries frames him so perfectly with identical tones…
But what sets this totally apart from any cardinal image I’ve ever seen (and there’ve been more than just a few) is your trademark attitude with which you’ve given this guy such unmistakable personality and charcater.
Congratulations Cindy, you’ve done an amazing job!!
(still think he should lay off the coffee…:-)
Thank you billyboy, glad you like the finished work!
– Cindy Schnackel
This is so cool Cindy! The glazes you have added to the background ave worked really well. You have really made him your own!
Thanks, Dianne!
– Cindy Schnackel
It is stunning Cindy and you have made it totally yours…he is one fierce bird..
Thanks, Janis!
– Cindy Schnackel
Love it Cindy!
Thanks, Sue! I enjoy your photos of AZ!
– Cindy Schnackel
EXCELLENT! I love his attitude!
Thank you!
– Cindy Schnackel
I love the warm glow below him (maybe fired up by his awesome color), and the cool silver-blue beyond him. His abode is so awake with these snow sparkled berries on branches you’ve as surely brought to life as you have his character. Your composition, depth, and character don’t let us down. Superb, Cindy!! Congrats to you and Vonnie both for your birth in SoJie 12!
Thank you so much, Fran, looking forward to the show, and to catching up on everyone’s WIPs and finished works!
– Cindy Schnackel
Cindy dear, this is an amazing interpretation which definetively shows your own style. Beautiful colors and details
Thank you so much!
– Cindy Schnackel
Ah Awesome outcome, from beginning to end great work
Thank you!
– Cindy Schnackel
CONGRATULATIONS..YOU HAVE BEEN FEATURED
Thank you so much for the feature, made my day!
– Cindy Schnackel