This is a mixed media painting of an American red squirrel, also called a chickeree in some regions, because of it's call. They are smaller than other North American squirrels, and their size and deep mahogany coloration helps them blend into their woodland habitat. they are especially partial to conifer trees and pine cones make up a large part of their diet.
I pictured this one scampering through the trees on a windy autumn day.