This slightly crazy looking cardinal was how I choose to use my brand new set of reds! I received several sets of pastels for Christmas, and before I broke up this gorgeous set I decided to use them in a painting. I have never done anything so red before, and I love it! I think I will end/start off the year doing a series of birds, (sorry Melanie). I need to stretch my wings, and have very little experience with our feathered friends.
The days are getting longer again, there is hope! We finally have a nice thick covering of snow and I was able to start the day with a ski.
Looking back over the year I have not spent as much time painting as I had planned, and I have not conquered that fear of wasting paper yet, so I have plenty to work on in 2013. Happy New Year!
