Some new works going on in my studio- unfinished longhorn by Sandra R Cutrer

Here is the lay-in and a few layers of paint added to my newest work, a Texas Longhorn. Working in oils on a stretched canvas.

We have so many Texas longhorns around where we live, but who would have thought they would be so timid! They run when I get out of the car with my camera.

There are so many colors, so many markings, and no two come close to being alike. How can you not respect these beautiful -and huge- animals.

 

 I wouldn't dare climb across a fence or gate, as I am sure they aren't as gentle as they seem. Maybe next time I can grab a bucket of feed and see if I can entice one or two to come a little closer to my camera.

 

For every beast of the forest is mine, and the cattle upon a thousand hills. Psalms 50 :10

Blessings,

Sandra Reeves Cutrer

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"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!

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The Gathering, a group of cows in the making-oils on canvas

I left my beloved studio to spend some time on a family vacation.We had a great time in our nation's capital, Washington, D.C. My husband and I have visited once before, including our youngest son. This time, 12 years later,he and our oldest son were able to fly up and spend the week with us. The weather was wonderful.We walked for miles the first few days, then began to take the Metro. We also visited Mt.Vernon, President and Mrs. George Washington's home place. That was a full day in itself.  What a marvelous home and view he and Martha had!

Sadly, we came home on Sunday, only to get up Monday (yesterday) morning and get a call from our bank, alerting us that someone had stolen our card number- not our card, mind you, but had copied our number, made another card, and charged over $1000.00 to two Wal-Mart stores in northeast Texas, purchasing gift cards ( I assume to resell, or use to trade for drugs???). I know this isn't my typical art blogging, but I really felt it was important that I share with you about how easy someone stole our  our debit card number, and how it could easily be yours next time! Thankfully, we had only brought along a card that we deposit "vacation" money into, and not our main account card. I  have stayed on the telephone with the bank,stores, police department, and detective division for the last two days. Hopefully, this person, who by the way was captured on camera, will be caught and stopped. What a sad day some people will have when they meet their maker- Jesus Christ. They will wish they had never stolen, but it will be too late. Nothing is worth losing your soul for. My prayers are that they are caught, stopped, and have time to rethink their life goals.

Now, for my posted work! The Gathering, I think I will stick with that title. A herd of young cows are clustered together, on their way to being branded. I started this one before we left for our trip. Since I've spent two days trying to clear up the fraud mess,and catching up on chores after being gone for a week, I can soon return to my studio to complete this fun and colorful painting!

Blessings,
Sandra Reeves Cutrer
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Houston Elephants- 2nd part of lay-in by Sandra Reeves Cutrer

These two Houston Zoo elephants have been worked on in TX and LA. I have been on the road for the last two (plus) weeks, making a trip from Texas to Louisiana for 10 days,back to TX (home) where I stayed 6 days after bringing home my good friend of 40 years, then back to LA to take her homeI stayed another 5 days, spending some more time with family, then headed back to Texas-again-this time home-sweet-home for awhile, I hope! Was that too confusing for you??? I know I was rather "confused" myself!LOL! I love traveling, but I sure missed my bed, privacy,art studio, and as I have aged, a routine/daily schedule (as much as possible).

I hope to finish this piece next week, as this weekend will be spent with my husband and resting from my fun,but hectic "vacation"!

Matthew 11:28-29“…Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

Blessings,

Sandra Reeves Cutrer

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Artist of Texas blog
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"When the Trumpets Sound" Young Elephants by Sandra Reeves Cutrer

Three young elephants, proud of their trumpeting abilities, painted in oils, on a 10"x20"x 0.5" stretched canvas-sides are painted a dark hue so it can be left unframed if desired. Please view prices on the photo listing on this blog, or visit my web site @ sandracutrer.com.

Today my heart and mind was on painting, but it was also on the horrible cruise ship accident on the coast of Italy. So much horror and loss over one person's terrible decision to "avoid the correct path". Living a Christian life is a lot like this situation! God has given us a road map to heaven, and we should not take any detours.So much can happen when we take a walk away form God.When we receive God's truth and understanding of salvation, and have given our life to HIM, King Jesus, we have made a covenant with our maker. Sadly, I have known people who were delivered from terrible things in their lives- like addiction to alcohol,drugs,and other sins,only to go back into the very life that God had helped them to get out of. So sad.God help us all to stay firm and stand on God's promise that he will never leave us or forsake us- we owe them the same thing!

No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it. I Corinthians 10:13.

Blessings,
Sandra Reeves Cutrer
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