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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Crown of Courage, a lion portrait by Sandra Reeves Cutrer

"Crown of Courage" is a large, original oil painting of a lion on a 24 x 30 x 1.5 inch gallery wrapped canvas- all sides are painted a continuation of the background colors. $ 575.00-plus $ 35.00 shipping,insurance, and a signature confirmation when your painting arrives. A higher shipping charge applies to Hawaii, Alaska, and Canada. Please contact me with any questions.

I worked carefully to make the focus his great mane,his "crown of courage". A lion's mane, and the size of it, is so important for the male lion in the wild. A large mane, healthy and long, can bring on the admiration of many beautiful lionesses that are looking for a strong and courageous male. She is looking for the special male who can give her healthy and strong cubs. The bigger the mane, the bigger the lion seems to be, which is very enticing to the females in the area. It also comes in handy to scare off any younger or smaller lions that might try to come into his territory.

Psalm 46:2 - Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea.

Blessings,
Sandra Reeves Cutrer
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Queen of the Beast a Lioness by Wildlife Artist Sandra Reeves Cutrer

A beautiful girl, living at the Houston,TX Zoo. She seemed pretty content, playing around with her male companion. This lioness is painted in oils on a small 5" x 7" canvas, ready to frame and hang in your favorite room. For prices see my photo listing on my blog, or view my website @ sandracutrer.com.

I really enjoy going to the Houston,TX Zoo for a few hours of visiting with the animals, checking on their newest habitats, and photographing them in their various "poses"-LOL! Actually, she was such a lady for me that day, as she seemed to realize that I was a returning visitor. At other times she rolls over and won't allow me one good shot. You have to love these awesome cats,with strong minds of their own!

Blessings,

Sandra Reeves Cutrer

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Nebit, Leopard portrait in oils by Sandra Reeves 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.

 His eyes seem to tell a story. I love painting wild life portraits, and showing the details of each one's uniqueness.
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.

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

Blessings,
Sandra Reeves Cutrer
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Nebit- Leopard UNFINISHED by Sandra Reeves Cutrer

Nebit
  Variant of Egyptian Nebibit, meaning leopard.

Still on my easel and very wet, but a good friend and I are on our way to another animal photo shoot for new reference materials,so I will have to finish him later.

Leopards, graceful and powerful large cats closely related to lions, tigers, and jaguars. They live in sub-Saharan Africa, northeast Africa, Central Asia, India, and China. Many of their populations are endangered, especially outside of Africa. Another species we must protect for future generations!

See you soon, with the finished Nebit!
Thanks for reading my blog and looking at my work. Have a blessed weekend.

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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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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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Prima Donna $125.00- by Sandra Reeves Cutrer

Prima Donna, or "First Lady"

Cats can be so funny, so unpredictable, and sometimes moody! But, they can keep you laughing,smiling, and just plain happy to be alive. They seem to take everything with a grain of salt. If you watch a cat closely, you can learn a lot about how life should be. They don't worry about life- or death, they stretch after every nap (great for the muscles), expect their food from their master-on time, know when to back off, pressuring no one. They can take love, but prefer to give it on their own terms. I've had many dogs and cats through-out my life, and much prefer cats. Don't get me wrong, dogs are great in so many ways,but a cat seems to fit my personality like a nice pair of gloves. 12" x 12" x 1" gallery wrapped canvas ( all sides painted a dark hue) $125.00

Whether you are a cat lover, dog lover, or both, all animals are God's precious creatures. We should be kind to all, and appreciate each ones gift to mankind.

"O Lord, You preserve both man and beast." Psalm 36:6

Blessings,
Sandra Reeves Cutrer
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Crown of Courage $575.00- by Sandra Reeves Cutrer

"Crown of Courage"

What is courage?

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia,the Symbolism for courage is the lion. It is sometimes seen as a depiction of Christ's triumph over sin (see Revelation 5:5). It also is a symbol in some cultures as a savior of the people who live in a community with sin and corruption. There are so many examples of everyday courage in the world we live in. We know that as long as the Lord's holy spirit is on the earth, we will see good things,true courage,Godly pride, and love.It is when God takes his spirit out of here, that we will lack courage- of any kind, no love will exist, and no peace will be found. God wants us each to have the courage it takes to live for HIM, do what is right, and know that we will have our reward one day-soon! This big guy is painted in oils on a large, 24"x30"x1.5" stretched gallery wrapped canvas (all sides are painted). $575.00

Deuteronomy 31:6 “Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.”

Blessings,
Sandra Reeves Cutrer
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Queen of the Beast by Sandra Reeves Cutrer

I was excited today when I got home from a long day of running to and fro, to see that I had sold a print of one of my favorite paintings. I sell prints on  FINE ART AMERICA. It is a great site to buy prints of your favorite paintings, or photographs. You can purchase posters, cards, all kinds of good things on the website, including how to purchase originals if they are available for sell.

Many of us will soon be celebrating Thanksgiving. I am just so thankful for so many things, too many to list! I have been blessed beyond anything that I could have ever imagined, or asked my Jesus for. I pray that you,too, are blessed, and that you will enjoy the coming holidays with those you love!

Blessings,
Sandra Reeves Cutrer
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 $125.00 original oil painting-5"x7". NO SHIPPING CHARGES if mailed inside the USA!

" Prima Donna" Siamese cat by Sandra Reeves Cutrer

Ms Bella is a "Prima Donna" (first lady), the second biggest supporter of my painting efforts (my husband Bob being my #1 fan). She is in my studio nearly every day, although she doesn't always stay, mind you. She has bigger things to do when the smell of turps and oils gets a might too strong, or my “inspirational” music, which can be classical all the way to down-home banjo picking, becomes a wee bit too loud for her sensitive ears (she prefers soft country).

When we are outside, in the patio studio, she seems to become a little light headed from the warm sunshine, (or maybe she is being hypnotized by the birds), but I get more vibes towards her approval on certain subjects that I paint (like painting her majesty). Other times it seems she is just becomes frazzled about my long hours of work without some much needed play time with her,where upon she will roll her favorite pink ball at my feet.And then there are just times when she just all out relaxes about the whole long process of making sure that I get my work done. If only our lives were as simple as an indoor, slightly spoiled, and rather demanding feline. But, I love that girl…

Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 (NIV)

Blessings,
Sandra Reeves Cutrer
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"Life is Tough Sometimes"

Ms Bella is the second biggest supporter of my painting efforts (my husband Bob being my #1 fan). She is in my studio nearly every day, although she doesn't always stay, mind you. She has bigger things to do when the smell of turps and oils gets a might too strong, or my “inspirational” music, which can be classical all the way to down-home banjo picking, becomes a wee bit too loud for her sensitive ears (she prefers soft country).

When we are outside, in the patio studio, she seems to become a little light headed from the warm sunshine, (or maybe she is being hypnotized by the birds), but I get more vibes towards her approval on certain subjects that I paint (like painting her majesty). Other times it seems she is just becomes frazzled about my long hours of work without some much needed play time with her,where upon she will roll her favorite pink ball at my feet.And then there are just times when she just all out relaxes about the whole long process of  making sure that I get my work done. If only our lives were as simple as an indoor, spoiled, demanding feline. But, I love that girl…

Ecclesiastes 2:24: There is nothing better for a person than that he should eat and drink and find enjoyment  in his toil. This also, I saw, is from the hand of God...
Blessings,
Sandra Reeves Cutrer
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