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Published: 2003-10-07 04:52:10 +0000 UTC; Views: 24272; Favourites: 420; Downloads: 5760
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Cardinals on bare branches are definitely in the running for the most cliche of all wildlife art images. So, still inspired by the art of James Christensen and wanting to play around with distorted anatomy, I decided to do my version with Catholic cardinals, 'cos even though I'm not a Christian, I know snappy dressers when I see 'em.This is a huge acrylic, 24 x 36, so I'll upload a detail since you can barely see the little guys here...
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This is one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen <3
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i am SO impressed that anyone held my interest past page 20 of their gallery! This is so funny!
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Reminds me of this picture my friend was telling me about: just a cardinal (bird) on a branch, with a caption underneath that says "Someday, I'll be the Pope."
Super awesome idea and it looks unlike anything I've ever seen.
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This artwork has been featured in the following News Article: [link]
If you do not wish it to be included please let me know and I will remove it.
Thank you!
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The humor is so obvious that I'm surprised it hasn't been pursued futher. Leave it to you to see it, and fly with it, another great job!
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I'm only going to comment on one piece so as not to flood you. I've long loved your work because it all feels so very familiar to me. I know that sounds odd, but your paintings are (to me) kind of like meeting an old friend, or maybe just finding something very familiar and well-loved in yourself. Which is a load of sap, I know, but it's one of those funky unshakeable feelings you (well, I) get, and so I continue to watch you with interest. I went through and selected a few pieces at random to fave, a few at not-so-random, and a few based on the advice of this person who is hanging around my shoulders while I try to do something productive for once. (This is not it.)
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heh, & where i live, they do tend to do that Decorative Tree Branch Thing.
. o O ( that i lure them to my backyard with birdfeeders has nothing to do with it! >.> )
Harena of ~woozalia
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Hey I know you painted this a while ago, but I was wondering if you by any chance still have it and is it for sale? If so, how much? Thanks!!
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I really like the concept. I've always thought of this, but I've never seen it before. Now, I see it, and I love it!
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Wait, this isn't a print? *cries* Is there any way I can persuade you into making it a print by Christmas? My mother is a Methodist minister and she loves the James Christensen style, all those oldish time paintings and such, she would get such a kick out of this and I'd love to give her a framed print for Christmas.
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It's a print! It's a print! You order them through me, not DA, but they are very much available as prints! Send a note, we can get it all set up.
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Oh thank you so much! I'll be hitting you up in about a month 
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*falls over* oh my gawd, that is so cute. and the rest of your gallery makes my life.
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this picture did *NOT* make being somber while watching the news today an easy event, at all!
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Wow, I really don't know what yo say about this. Hell, it's pretty awesome! I love the concpet!
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Even with this being SO awesome, I must say it is really quite creepy. The bird men remind me of the Bird Lady off of Spirited Away. Love the Catholic robes tho, very cool.
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Your definitive grasp of humor and satire astounds me.
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Wow. You've done another great piece, here. I love how you've personified the cardinals as religious individuals, they really fit the part, especially with the more human features of them.
You've earned another addition to favorites from me.
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This is so funny. 
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Mweeheehee! The most amusing idea I've ever seen! XD
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Heh heh, no one expects the spanish inquisition... that's just the first thing that popped into my head when I saw the little cardinals.
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aha brilliant!
I laughed out loud and scared the woman beside me.
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Aaaaah!!! What a great idea, what a great picture!
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This is awesome! I love! How much would it cost me to buy the original? It would make an awesome birthday gift for my mom. How does $75 sound?
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Well, the asking price is $800...
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Gah! N/M about the $75... Lol.... $800..... *dreams about being as good an artist as you*
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Yay! I found this again. 
This is really well done and I love the pun. 
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Before anyone else ignorantly says it
*clears throat* NOONE EXPECTS THE SPANISH INQUISITION!
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I'd love to get a print of this...absolutely adorable.
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