"Cinnamon and Sugar" two giraffes in oils by Sandra R Cutrer

"Cinnamon and Sugar" are two sweet giraffes. As you can tell, Sugar is trying to catch up with his mother. Giraffes are such amazing animals.I admit it, I envy them for their height and grace.
Unfortunately, more than half the giraffe calves in the wild never become adults as they fall prey to predators like large cats. A fun fact about giraffes is they sleep for between 20 minutes to 2 hours a day. Even when they sleep for the longer period, they do so in 20-minute naps!

Painted in oils on an 8" x 16" x 0.50" wrapped canvas. All sides are painted, making it easy to leave  unframed- or frame it in your own favorite frame. All prices are listed on this blog's price listing, or please  visit my website @ sandracutrer.com, or contact me at: sandrasart777@aol.com for any questions concerning this painting, or questions about other pieces of my work. Thanks for looking and reading my blog!

Sandra Reeves Cutrer
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"Rocky Mountain Warrior", a ram portrait in oils by Sandra R Cutrer

"Rocky Mountain Warrior" is an original oil portrait of a large ram. I have painted in as much detail as possible to convey the rough texture of his thick coarse fur. These big guys are fighters, using their horns against other males to fight for leadership among the easy going female sheep. Built for climbing and cold weather, the ram is a beautiful example of God's many creatures who are to be respected and taken care of for our future generations. Painted in oils on a professional art board, ready for your favorite frame. Prices are listed on the main art work viewing.

Blessings,
Sandra Reeves Cutrer
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Nebit, a Leopard Portrait in oils by Sandra R Cutrer

Nebit, a variant of the Egyptian word for leopard. A close-up and personal portrait of one of the most powerful wild cats. Leopards are loners, not belonging to a pride, pack, or family of its own kind. I think it is amazing that these cats can carry their prey- three times heavier than themselves- up a tree so others, like lions and hyenas don't steal it from them!

 I love painting wild life portraits, and showing the details of each one's uniqueness. I hope you'll enjoy the extra photos- showing how I did my layers of oil paint to create Nebit!

Painted on a professional artist board, 9" x 12", ready for framing. So much detail, so realistic, this painting would look great in any room! For pricing, please scroll my blog's main page photos.

I love taking commissions. Please contact me at sandrasart777@aol.com

Proverbs 3:6 - in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.

Blessings,
Sandra Reeves Cutrer
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"Afternoon Delight" a duck painting by Sandra R Cutrer

"Afternoon Delight" is a small (6" x 6") oil painting on a gallery wrapped canvas, all sides painted a dark hue.
This painting was done from one of my many photos, taken at the Houston Zoo. Getting in close, I went for a shot that, once painted, would still convey the beauty of the duck's soft feathers, and its beautiful dark eye peeking out at me. I am sure it wasn't thrilled that I disturbed its delightful afternoon nap!

Thank you for reading my blog and looking at my work. For more information on this painting, or other pieces of my work, please contact me at: sandrasasart777@aol.com ( please copy and paste my email address for security) for any questions or comments. I love taking commissions. You can view this painting  on my list of works, along with the size and prices of all of my work.

Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Matthew 6:26

Blessings,
Sandra 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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Rocky Mountain Warrior by Wildlife Artist Sandra Reeves Cutrer

"Rocky Mountain Warrior" is an original oil portrait of a large ram. I have painted in as much detail as possible to convey the rough texture of his thick coarse fur. These big guys are fighters, using their horns against other males to fight for leadership among the easy going female sheep. Built for climbing and cold weather, the ram is a beautiful example of God's many creatures who are to be respected and taken care of for our future generations. Painted in oils on a professional art board, ready for your favorite frame. $325.00 plus shipping and insurance.

Blessings,
Sandra Reeves Cutrer
sandrasart777@aol.com
Sandra-Cutrer.artistwebsites.com for prints,cards,posters, and canvas copies
CFAI.co
Artist of Texas blog
International Wildlife Artist blog
Etsy.com

Wiggles, the dog in stages of creation by Sandra Reeves Cutrer

Step #4  in the "creation" stages of Wiggles, the dog, commissioned painting.

After steps 1-3, I allowed Wiggles to dry for a day to keep his colors vibrant.It is so easy to keep painting when you are enjoying your work, but easier still to create mud from paint that is too wet. I am painting him on an 11" x14" Gesso prepped art board in oils.
I sent these step creation photos to the owner of Wiggles yesterday, and she is very pleased, already able to see her dog's personality coming out. Well, that pleases me. Stay with me as I post Ms Wiggles' stages of creation. If you are interested in having your pet's portrait done, or any other subject, please contact me at: sandrasart777@aol.com for commissions and prices.

Enjoy the holiday weekend, and remember why we are still a free country. Thank you to all of our military -past and present. Thanks,Dad.

Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends.
John 15:13, New American Standard translation

Blessings,
Sandra Reeves Cutrer
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Artist of Texas blog
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International Wildlife Artist blog
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Wiggles, the dog- a commissioned painting in the stages of creation

"Wiggles", a mixed breed pup is my newest commissioned painting. According to his owner, he is very active and gets so excited about his animal and people friends, that he "wiggles" all over. So, being a resue dog, he was promptly named for what he does best!

I don't know if the owner is following my blog, and if she is I sure hope she doesn't "freak" over the lay-in! I explained to her that  the creation of a painting is sort of like a human- one thin layer at a time on top of the framework!

              

I drew Wiggles first, placing a thin outline on an 11" x 14" canvas board. On a regular stretched canvas, I would normally use a thin charcoal vine to draw with; but with a board, I use graphite, or sometimes just a brush with thin paint and turp. I then start to add in the "colors" that I can see underneath and build up until I get to the final hairs. Like people, animals have some purple veins, and  deep red blood. Their skin has many more different shades and colors than humans, and it all depends on the individual animal.

                        

Don't fret- Wiggles will "wiggle" his way out of these layers and be just as beautiful on art board as he is in person!

"How many are your works, O Lord! In wisdom you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures. There is the sea, vast and spacious, teeming with creatures beyond number-living things both large and small. (Psalm 104:24-25)

Blessings,

Sandra Reeves Cutrer

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Etsy.com

Artist of Texas blog

CFAI.co

and International Wildlife blog

Sandra-Cutrer.artistwebsites.com- were prints of Wiggles will be available when he is finished & other prints of original works by me are available for sell- along with cards, posters, canvas prints, etc.

Unfinished giraffes by Sandra Reeves Cutrer

I was having some fun with my newest camera, taking it for the first time to the Houston Zoo. What a great zoo! They have enlarged it so much, creating a lot more room for many of the animals to enjoy. I adore giraffes, so of course I had to get as many shots as I could of those beautiful creatures. I thought I would show you a few of my lay-ins. I am still working on it, of course, painting in one layer at a time, then allowing each layer to dry before I put in the next one. Lots of detail is what I'm after, and a great title,too. If you have any ideas, contact me at: sandrasart777@aol.com.


 Then he took a cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you.  This is my blood of the^[ covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. I tell you, I will not drink from this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.” Matthew 26:27,28

Have a blessed Easter,
Sandra Reeves Cutrer
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Tatanka, an original Bison oil painting by Sandra Reeves Cutrer

    Tatanka, means Bison in the Native American Indian language. 

This big guy seems to be standing his ground, maybe chasing away rival males from his harem. My husband, younger son, and I traveled to the Midwestern states a few years back. One of these big guys decided to run a little on the main road- in the state park traffic. Thankfully, everyone knew to stop driving until he made up his mind where he wanted to go. It was such a neat experience to watch his huge, muscular beauty,enjoying his freedom to roam.We were also able to see the female (cows) with their babies, although they stayed further away, protecting their young from curious tourist.

Tatanka is painted on an 8" x 8" x 0.50" stretched canvas, all sides painted in a dark hue so it can hang unframed, or place it in your favorite frame.Prices are listed on my blog photo list, or please visit my website- for prices and more information @ sandracutrer.com.

I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makes me dwell in safety. Psalm 4:8.

Blessings,
Sandra Reeves Cutrer
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sandrasart777@aol.com
Sandra-Cutrer.artistwebsites.com- for prints of the original, posters,cards,etc.
Artist of Texas blog
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