Vintage R. HOWENSTEIN Signed Painting on Slate "Welcome Friends" with Cardinal

Welcome friends on slate

This vintage signed painting gives you a hand-painted slate scene with a bright cardinal and the words "Welcome Friends." The surface has that cool, matte stone feel, with brush marks that sit right in the grain. At 10 by 8 inches, it's an easy piece to tuck into an entryway or above a small shelf.

See the artist's signature

R. Howenstein signed the lower corner, which adds a clear point of interest for anyone who likes folk art on slate with a real name behind it. The colors stay simple, red bird, soft lettering, dark background, so the shape reads from across the room without trying too hard.

Hang it where guests pause

If you're after cardinal wall decor that feels collected rather than copied, this fits neatly in a hallway, kitchen nook, or cabin wall mix. It brings a quiet winter note too. Just enough color, and a friendly first hello.