Solace and Solitude, tiger, bamboo,Asian,original, oil, painting

"Solace and Solitude" is an original oil painting of an Asian tiger near a stream and much needed peaceful resting place, with beautiful mountains in the back ground. What better place to find solace and solitude for such an endangered, and much-hunted magnificent cat. Although this cat really sits well protected and cared for in The Houston Zoo, Houston, Texas, I have taken my artist license to paint him in his natural environment. He is painted in quality oils on a  16" x 20" stretched canvas.

We are responsible to GOD for how we treat all of His creation.

Deuteronomy 22:6-7, “If a bird's nest chance to be before thee in the way in any tree, or on the ground, whether they be young ones, or eggs, and the dam [mother] sitting upon the young, or upon the eggs, thou shalt not take the dam [mother] with the young. But thou shalt in any wise let the dam [mother] go, and take the young to thee; that it may be well with thee, and that thou mayest prolong thy days.”

I hope you enjoy reading my blog and looking at my latest work. Please scroll down and view all of my work and prices. I love taking commissions, and have a layaway plan for every budget.

Blessings,
Sandra Cutrer Fine Art
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Tiger Portrait by Sandra Reeves Cutrer

Fresh off of my easel, and still very wet. I am happy with this small but very detailed (6" x 6" x 1.5" stretched wrapped canvas) painting in oils. I think I have caught his beauty, strength, and total masculinity.

SOLD!

A fun fact about tigers:

The heaviest tiger recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records is a 1,025-pound male Siberian tiger.

Blessings,

Sandra R Cutrer

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Tiger painting in the making by Sandra R Cutrer

I am having so much fun painting on several  6" x 6" x1.5" (wrapped) canvases this late few days. Wild life is one of my greatest loves! I enjoy painting detail, and often chose to paint animal portraits, with special emphasis to the animal's eyes. Truly, the eyes are the windows to the soul!

Hopefully, I will finish this one soon and it will be ready for a new owner who loves animals as much as I do!

Romans 8:28 "And we know that all things work together for our good... those who love God...

Blessings,
Sandra R Cutrer
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Wild and Free, a tiger portrait by Sandra R Cutrer

"Wild and Free" a tiger portrait. Painted on a professional art board, 8" x 10" ready to frame! $300.00 plus $15.00 shipping & insurance charges.

Don't you love tigers? Being a cat lover, tigers are one of my favorite felines. Tough, fast, big, and attitude! They are born to be free, and wild. I enjoy seeing hem in zoos, but deep in my heart I know they are miserable and need to be free to roam in the jungles and grasses where they are meant to live. Sadly, most zoos have small enclosures, where they pace back and forth, longing for more room. They are amazing animals, and I enjoyed painting the eyes, as they seemed to be looking right into my soul.

Philippians 4:6-7 "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."

Blessings,
Sandra R Cutrer
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Tiger in the Grass by Sandra Reeves Cutrer

"Tiger in the Grass" is a palette knife painting, in oils, on a stretched 12" x 12" x 1" gallery wrapped canvas- SOLD!

I had the best time painting this piece with a thick acrylic lay-in, and then topped with high-quality oils. Don't you love his eyes! He looks to be searching for something to play with, more than something to eat. Maybe, he is looking through the grasses while trying to  hide from his sibling, or his mother... we can always be hopeful that he was enjoying some "kitten-in-the-grass" time, just being younger for a little while always does a heart good!

Thank you for reading my blog and looking at my work.Although this piece is sold, I love taking commissions.Please view my other work on my blog. Prints of this painting may be purchased by going to Sandra-Cutrer.artistwebsites.com. The site also offers posters, canvas prints, or high quality paper prints, cards, and more.

Psalm 37:3 - Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.

Blessings,
Sandra Reeves Cutrer
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Finished Wild and Free Tiger painting in oils $325.00-by Sandra Reeves Cutrer,TX

 I finished my Tiger painting several days ago, but I forgot to post it on my blog. I was so busy starting on a new painting. Some days I can't seem to find enough time to paint, take care of all of my responsibilities at home, catch up with family, friends, and have time for hubby. I don't know how I ever made it through some of the things I've been through and held a full time job in the work force several years back. Being an Interpreter for high school deaf students who were brought in from the deaf school system into the public school system, I faced a daily challenge- but rewarding one,too. I miss the students a lot. They always had something new to say to me, asking me questions all of the time, challenging me to think and learn along with them.We never made a penny from any of the art my students and I created in that school classroom back then, but we made art because we could, and because we needed to create. Painted in oils on an Ampersand art board, $325.00.

...for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through him who gives me strength. Philippians 4:11-13

Blessings,
Sandra Reeves Cutrer
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Artist of Texas
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Wild and Free- unfinished- part 2 by Sandra R Cutrer

For the last few days, I've worked on "Wild and Free", along with a few other paintings. Here in south Texas, we have really enjoyed some really beautiful spring-like January days- the best days to paint in my studio with such great light. I do love watching this big guy come-to-life right in front of me- what fun! While painting him I imagine myself watching this beautiful animal running wild and free. Maybe it's a she, and she has a family back in the jungle, waiting for her to hunt for prey, and get back quickly to feed their hungry bellies. Maybe it's a he, and he is just roaming around, looking for some action!

All of God's creatures are so amazing and interesting to me. I love watching the Nat Geo Wild shows on TV, along with travel channels,too. There is so much to learn. I can hardly stand to become tired at the end of each day, knowing that I have to wind down and get my rest. I'd rather my body be young (again), needing less sleep, so I can pack in a few more hours of learning (and painting) each and every day. I'd love to have the energy I had when I was in my early twenties, but know what I know now in my mid fifties!

     Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life. Proverbs 4:23

Blessings,
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Wild and Free - Tiger painting in oils- unfinished!

Sometimes I forget how really "weird" my under paintings, or lay-ins, really look! Here are 3 photos of my "Wild and Free" tiger painting ( I hope to finish tomorrow). If you aren't an artist, it may seem sort of strange to have so many colors on a canvas that you won't really "see" later.  I didn't take a photo of the first stage, but it was filled with blues and purples. There are so many layers in many of my paintings, taking lots of time to slowly build up to the desired colors. And,the drawing evolves, too.So, don't worry, it will all work out, slowly coming together. I love painting. I love being in my studio. I like cooking, keeping a clean house, and yard work. I don't really care for grocery shopping, or paying bills, but these are things that I have to do. It is sometimes so hard to not paint, when other things must get done. But, as soon as I can, I head for my studio, turn on (and turn up) my music, and enter into that "other world", the world of creating fine arts- what a blessing it is to (finally) be able to do what I love!

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God ... John 1:1-2.

Blessings,
Sandra Reeves Cutrer
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Tiger in the Grass-palette knife painting- by Sandra Reeves Cutrer

SOLD! Prints are available at Sandra-Cutrer.artistwebsites.com.
"Tiger in the Grass" was painted in oils on a 12"x12"x1.5" gallery wrapped stretched canvas(painted on all sides) with palette knives.


This painting brings back sweet memories from a very long time ago.My only daughter, Michelle, who has since passed away from ovarian cancer, loved her Little Golden Books while growing up.One was called,"Charlie in the Grass". Charlie was a cute yellow kitten who struck out on his own, meeting his neighbors of birds, squirrels, rabbits, and such.At her request, I read the book so many times that Michelle finally memorized every word on each of the pages. At around 3 years old she would "read" it to me. How I miss those happy days! But, life goes on, faster and faster, I think. But, there is hope for another life, where we shall all be changed!

For our present troubles are small and won't last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever! II Corinthians 4:17.

Blessings,
Sandra Reeves Cutrer
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