Tuesday, July 27, 2010

CARDINALS IN THE VOLCANO FOREST AN ORIGINAL CONTEMPORARY LANDSCAPE PAINTING BY COLLEEN SANCHEZ

CARDINALS IN THE VOLCANO FOREST
Contemporary landscape 
by Colleen Sanchez
An original watercolor on arches CP
14" x 21"


This is the first time I've ever painted a forest scene - I was inspired by the wonderful forest around the Volcano area on the big island of Hawaii. The cardinal is a transplant species in Hawaii , but beautiful to see in the woods nonetheless. I did catch a photo of the male and decided to add a female for more interest. I love late afternoon days when the light is soft and just trickling a little through the branches. I hope you enjoy viewing my painting.