This painting is a tribute to the beauty and majesty of the cardinal bird. Painted on layered panels adds to the 3D effect by giving the bird a sense of dimensionality and allowing it to stand out from the background. The colours used are bold and striking, with the cardinal's brilliant red feathers standing in sharp contrast to the yellow and the greens of the background.
Despite the dynamic use of colour and texture, the painting exudes a sense of calm and serenity, capturing the cardinal in a moment of repose with warm familiar colours surrounding it. The bird's gaze is fixed on something off in the distance, lending an air of contemplation and introspection to the scene.
