Rooster, Funky Chicken, original art, oils on canvas

The sketch is complete. Keeping it simple is best. 

***Make sure you click on the sketch to enlarge it for a better view! Each photo posted can be enlarged, just click on the photo, then click the X on the right hand corner to take you back to the original size.

I'm applying the darkest 'darks' first. Always with oils, the darkest colors are placed in the first layer.

Here I am what I call, "Messing around". Not sure what I like and don't like yet, but going with what I feel.

As you can see, I did not care for the flowers in the background.I think they over-shadowed the rooster, which I want to be my focus, not the flowers. I know, I could have blending them out, but it just didn't feel right for me. 

The finished product! I love his colors, and I am happier with this colorful and flowing background choice. I have titles him, "Funky Chicken". Heck, if people can have purple heads, so can a rooster! I can see the hens coming in a flutter of flying feathers... say that really fast...

Contact me if you'd like to purchase this painting, or scroll through my blog until you see the large ETSY icon, click on it, and it will take you directly to my shop. "Funky Chicken" is for sale!

Malee enjoys watching me paint, and I think I have her approval on this one.Sometimes she is hard to read.  I'm pretty sure she likes the blue hues in this painting, They match her gorgeous eyes.
Thank you for looking at my art work, and reading my blog!

Blessings,
Sandra Cutrer
Fine Art

Cow, curly hair, vibrant colors

The finished product!

In my last blog, I shared the process of this adorable cow being sketched, and layers of paint being added. Here he is- finished and ready to hang in a lucky buyer's home or office! I think he is adorable. I love animals (if you haven't figured that out yet, please visit my blog paintings or Etsy shop!). Who would not love to have this hanging in a favorite spot for a pop of vibrant color- and fun!!! *** Please click on the painting to enlarge the picture.He is painted on a 12" x 12 x 1.5" deep wrapped canvas (all sides painted a dark hue, no frame needed).

I think MaLee approves! 

My husband and I, along with our MaLee, hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! We, as usual, tried not to eat too much... we did try...


I hope will return to see my next creation!

Blessings,
Sandra Cutrer
Fine Art

Cow with curls oil painting in the process, with a cat's critique!

If you are new to my blog, welcome. You will soon see that I am very fond of all animals, and I really enjoy painting them. The eyes are usually my focal point, but not always.

My sketch is ready for painting! * You can click on any of the photos to see them in larger pixels!

As usual, I am laying in the darkest of the dark colors, usually called the under-painting. The under-painting is very important if you plan on having a good painting!With oil paint, the darkest colors should go on first. I love painting with oils, because they are so forgiving- meaning, they can be moved around, or easily removed from your canvas. I really enjoy their creamy texture, and yes, I do love the smell of oil paints! They remind me of my childhood, when I would save my weekly allowance in order to buy a paint--by-number set from our local discount store.

I think he is coming along nicely! I've been very blessed to be able to paint on our outdoor,covered patio while the cooler weather moves in and out here in south Texas. Some days have been in the sixties, while some days are back up to the eighty-plus degree mark.

And, of course, I couldn't paint quite as well if I didn't have our loving MaLee watching my paint brush move around on my canvas with such intense interest. I am never sure if she is helping me with some sort of 7th sense, or just wondering if  all of this "fuss" is worth such precious time when I could be fetching her a fresh bowl of tuna?

I hope you are enjoying my work, and will soon return for the finished product.

If you aren't back until next week, make sure to have a wonderful and blessed THANKSGIVING! Truly, we should be thankful, not only on this coming Thursday, but every wonderful day! We are all truly blessed and favored by GOD!

Blessings,
Sandra Cutrer
Fine Art

Rooster, original oil painting,

Here is a light sketch on canvas of my rooster idea.I know it is hard to see, but the lighter the sketch, the least likely pencil strokes will show through the oil paint I'll apply.

I am so guilty of forgetting to stop when I am on a roll with my paint brush, that I sometimes forget to take photos of my first few stages! But, you can see here that I have yet to put in the background in the "sky" area, and then add the bright blues to the tail feathers. I also made some tweaks to the  area around the rooster, since I was not happy with having too much darkness near his head.

I'm enjoying painting  inside our lovely covered patio since this cooler weather has decided to finally make its entrance, rather late this year I might add. I am hoping it last.One never knows in south Texas what the weather will decide to do!

I am pretty pleased with these eye-catching bright and cheerful colors on this rooster painting.I hope you've enjoyed reading my post, and browsing my art for sale.Please come back soon.I have another rooster painting I'm working on right now. I think this autumn weather has me in the mood for gorgeous colors!

Be blessed,
Sandra Cutrer, Fine Art

Sketches, ready to paint!

I hope you'll come back and view my work as I start the process of creating!

Tiger oil painting, completed!

(*You may click on this photo to enlarge it)

If you've read my last post, you saw my painting stages of this tiger, along with some photos of the magnificent Mike the Tiger VI, mascot for Louisiana State University (LSU). This isn't Mike VI, but I wanted to share a few photos of him, and remember him by painting a tiger.We are all still very sad about his passing.But glad for Mike that is is now cancer, and pain free.


I hope you like my newest tiger painting, original in oils on a 16" x 20" x 1.5" (deep) canvas.All sides are painted,so no need to frame.He will be shipped with wire and hooks for hanging him properly. Please,  visit my Etsy shop.All that you need to do is scroll on my blog- below this post- until you see the ETSY logo, click on it, and that should take you straight to my Etsy shop. All of my prices and work for sale are listed there.

Thank you for visiting my blog, and looking at my work. I hope you will find something you can't live without! Don't forget, Christmas is right-around-the-corner!

I love taking commissions.Just drop me an email.

Blessings,
Sandra Cutrer
Fine Art
sandrasrt777@aol.com

Remembering LSU's mascot, Mike the Tiger VI

Sketching the tiger on a 16" x 20" x 1.5" (deep) gallery wrapped canvas.All sides will be painted, so no need for a frame!

The eyes are my favorite thing to paint.They bring life to God's creation.

Coming along with the first layers. LSU colors are purple and gold. 

I've worked more on the back ground, and a little more detail.I always intend to paint looser, but something always makes me put in those details!




I sure hope you will come back soon to see the finished painting!





I've attached a few photos. Louisiana State University recently lost their beloved Mascot, "Mike the Tiger" VI, to cancer.

He was so grand,

In Louisiana, they like to say, "ALL TIGERS GEAUX to HEAVEN!"

See you,later, big guy.                                                                                                                     Sandra Cutrer, Fine Art

Macaw bird oil painting original art

Finished! Large Macaw oil painting on a stretched and wrapped canvas (sides painted, no need to frame) size 12" x 36" x 1.5" (deep). The naturally brilliant colored of this large bird, along with the large size, will make this painting a statement for any room in your home, or office! It would make a great gift for a bird lover, or original art collector- the holidays are nearly here!

This painting is listed for sale in my Etsy shop. I hope you'll visit my shop. Don't forget, Christmas giving to those you love is just around the corner!

Thank you for visiting my blog and Etsy shop.

Blessings,
Sandra Cutrer
Fine Art

https://www.etsy.com/listing/483954673/bird-painting-macaw-oils?ref=shop_home_active_1

Macaw bird oil painting original art

Finished! Large Macaw oil painting on a stretched and wrapped canvas (sides painted, no need to frame) size 12" x 36". Brilliantly coloring of this large bird, along with the large size make this painting a statement for any room- home or office!

This painting is listed for sale in my Etsy shop. I hope you'll visit my shop. Don't forget, Christmas is just around the corner!

Thank you for looking, and visiting my blog.

Blessings,
Sandra Cutrer
Fine Art

https://www.etsy.com/listing/483954673/bird-painting-macaw-oils?ref=shop_home_active_1

Macaw and a cat

As you can see, I have the Macaw sketched, and a little work going on in the background.

I've added a little of the brilliant colors to his glorious head! I am still playing with the back ground.

I've started in on the blues of his feathers- how beautiful these birds are- WOW!

I'm using my own photo references.I love taking photos, mostly at zoos when my hubby and I get to travel. We have children scattered all over, so we are on the road quite often. We usually take along our grand-cat, Miss MaLee. You can see a photo of her at the end of this post.

I'm still not thrilled with the background, but I will dabble a bit more on that a little later...





 MaLee, doing a little critiquing for me. We hope you'll come back and see the finished product!!!

Blessings,
Sandra Cutrer
Fine Art

Eagle Portrait in oils

Eagle portrait in oils on a 16" x 20" x 1.5" (deep) wrapped canvas, no frame needed. One of the photos below shows a side view of the wrapped canvas. See my blog for prices on all of my works that for for sale at this time. Or, please visit my Etsy shop!


https://www.etsy.com/listing/464712990/eagle-art-oil-portrait?ref=shop_home_active_2

Starting with a lose sketch. I plan to add flag stripes to the background.

Working on the lay-in of the eagle. Isn't he grand? I love birds, and am especially proud of the American Eagle. I'd love to touch one. Maybe I can add that to my bucket list!!!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/464712990/eagle-original-art-oil-portrait-painting?ref=shop_home_active_15

I am proud of the way this great bird has turned out! I sure hope you like it as well. Please leave any comments!

A side view of the 1.5" deep wrapped canvas side.Ready to hang without a frame! 

Listed for sale in my Etsy shop. Click, or copy, the link below to take you directly to this listing, or go to my blog, and click on the Etsy Icon. Thank you for looking at my work, and at my blog! Please leave any comments you'd like.

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As I've mentioned before, we have our car riding Malee. We just returned from a short getaway.Of course she went with us.I found her a new traveling dress. She wears the dresses to keep her loose hair at bay, as well as to keep her warm. She does not like cold at all. I think she is a happy girl living in south Texas where the weather is still in the eighties, and sometimes nineties, even in October- December! Besides loving to travel with my husband and I, she loves laying around on our screened and covered patio (safe from feral kitties that roam around here quiet a bit), soaking up the sun, watching the bird feeders in our backyard.

Two Wolves and a Sunset

I've completed my newest art work, "Two Wolves and a Sunset". Painted in oils on a wrapped canvas (no frame needed), size 12" x 24" x 1.5" (deep). This painting is listed for sale in my Etsy shop. Please click on this site to go directly to my Etsy shop, or go to the Etsy logo in my blog to go directly to my Etsy shop to see all of my original work for sale. Thank you for looking at my work! I love taking commissions.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/465846220/wolves-in-oilsoriginal-painting?ref=shop_home_active_1



My husband and I do love dogs, and respect the magnificent wolves, where our domesticated dogs all originate. We've had many dogs while growing up,as well as when our children were small.But, these days we are blessed to have our sweet MaLee, who loves to travel like most of the dogs we've owned. We like to think she originated from the wild cat family of leopards, although she, at times, acts more like she came from the equine or buffalo family.She loves galloping (loudly) around and around our long,U-shaped wood floor hall way. She also loves riding on the console of our SUV, on top of a thick pillow, so she can touch both my husband and I and sleep between us. She wears her dresses to keep the hair from blowing all over the car and in our faces!

Blessings to all,
Sandra Cutrer
Fine Art

Painting a pair of wolves

Oils on a 12" x 24" x 1.5" (deep) stretched and wrapped canvas. Placing the wolves in a rocky crevice. Right now, I am not sure if I want a foggy affect, or a sunset with loads of color...

As you can see, I've decided to go toward the colorful sunset.

Almost completed. Still work to be done on the wolf that is standing. 

Finished Kitties

These are the finished kitties that were a commissioned work.

I apologize for such a long delay in blogging them, as summer is always a "crazy" time for me, as well as I had a sick husband for several weeks (that means added chores for me!) and much (welcomed) company at our home, as well as three- wonderful and filled with fun and family- vacation getaways! I love to travel, and always keep a bag packed!!! I wonder if my favorite color has always been green, because green means,"GO!", right? :)

 All four are painted on 5" x 7" artist panels. The background color was chosen  to compliment the background color I used a while back on a dog portrait for this same client. The client wrote and told me about each cat's personality, so I felt like I was able to get to know each one individually while I painted them. The only male in the four is the one at the very top. However, before I could finish these portraits and get them shipped to her, she and her husband decided to adopt another kitty, so there is a new male to add to their fur family.

I love to take pet commissions, and I am very reasonably priced. I just need really good photo references to make sure your fur babies are painted how they really look in real life, since I can't see them for myself.

Well, I can't leave out our own kitty ( yes, just one), Miss MaLee!

Blessings,
Sandra Cutrer
Fine Art

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