New Stuff in the making by Sandra R Cutrer

 

Yes, I am working. I just have a lot of extra pots in the fire lately.
I decided to get back into my drawing, so I have been busy setting up a small "studio" area in my computer/office room-separate from my painting studio. I can't look at my drawing without wanting to work on it, nor can I look at my painting without wanting to work on it. This meant I had no choice but to separate the two! I love drawing. I love painting. But, as I wrote, lots of stuff going on  all the time. I am not a fast painter anyway, so when "life" gets in the way, life must be tended to before my love of art. I plan to take more photos- as neither work is finished. It helps me to post in stages, and I hope my viewers enjoy it,too!



 For I know the plans I have for you," says the LORD. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. In those days when you pray, I will listen. If you look for me in earnest, you will find me when you seek me. Jeremiah 29:11-13



Blessings,
Sandra Reeves Cutrer
sandrasart777@aol.com

Native American Indian, original oil painting, figurative, Akecheta "Fighter" by Sandra Reeves Cutrer

Akecheta means "Warrior" in the Sioux language. This Chief is painted in oils on a 9" x 12" stretched canvas.

 I enjoy painting Native American Indians, and find it satisfying, but challenging to capture their determination, great pride, and love for their people. I am proud to be part of the Choctaw-Cherokee family.

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The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Proverbs 1:7-English Standard Version (ESV)

Blessings,
Sandra Reeves Cutrer
sandrasart777@aol.com


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"Akechita", Portrait of a Warrior, a Work in progress by Sandra Reeves Cutrer

Although it has been several weeks since I worked in my studio, as I recover from major (and have I mentioned super painful) surgery, my heart is out in my studio, while my body seems to be slow in recovering. As I turned the page on my daily prayer and scripture calender this morning, I recalled some of the times in my past when I thought I didn't need anyone in my life, as I seemed to only be able to depend on myself at times to get things done. I am totally an "A" personality, and very determined to do things "right" (which really boils down to doing it my way) or die! Well, God can put us on our backs very quickly to remind us, in his loving, patient way of course, that we are not self- sufficient. We must depend on him, and look for his guidance, everyday. When we don't, we are showing our haughty pride and  need to soar in self-sufficiency. God's word tells us that he hates a haughty look, among many other things. Ouch. Pride and self-sufficiency is not only unhealthy, but nothing near to why God created us to begin with. We need God. We need that connection that prayer brings us with him, and others- like family, our spouse, our friends, or neighbors.We should care and be cared for. There is no room in a Christian life for haughty pride and too much self dependence. As our example, Jesus,God in the flesh, showed us that we need him, and we must show love and be loved.

Proverbs 29:23 A man's pride brings him low, but a man of lowly spirit gains honor.

Blessings today,
Sandra Reeves Cutrer
sandrasart777@aol.com
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