The cardinal was one of Charley Harper’s favorite subjects, and his iconic depictions of the bright red bird are among his most popular images. Describing his method of depicting wildlife, which winnowed out all but the most important details, Harper once said, “I see exciting shapes, color combinations, patterns, textures, fascinating behavior and endless possibilities for making interesting pictures. I regard the picture as an ecosystem in which all the elements are interrelated, interdependent, perfectly balanced . . . and herein lies the lure of painting; in a world of chaos, the picture is one small rectangle in which the artist can create an ordered universe.” Enjoy the universe of Harper’s irresistible cardinal in this cheery assortment. Contains five each of the following notecards: Cardinal Close-Up Cardinals Consorting Cardinal Courtship The Last Sunflower Seed • 20 blank notecards (5 each of 4 designs) with envelopes in a decorative box • Printed in full color on FSC paper with soy based inks • High-quality 250 gsm card stock • Soft white envelopes • Pomegranate’s notecard sets feature exclusive selections of art from museums and artists around the world Box size: 5.375 x 7.375 x 1.5 in. Card size: 5 x 7 in. ISBN 9780764953774