A Cardinal pair in a Star Pine tree as winter approaches.
Besides making wonderful gifts,
small paintings like this, make a lovely addition
to your winter decor or holiday season.
Painted for Studio Atelier Nutcracker Brigade Challenge.
Barb had her whole platoon of wooden soldier nutcrackers on display
to paint from. I chose this smart looking little fellow.
Every fall my grandmother would make pomegranate wine,
to serve the next year during the holidays of Thanksgiving and Christmas.
She would bring it out and place the decanter on the mantle when company arrived.
It was slightly tart, yet spicey sweet, served chilled.