Falling Leaves by Sandra Reeves Cutrer

As the leaves fall outside and the days turn colder, I am reminded that life, and death, go on. Time stops for no man, as everyone well knows. I have been scanning my many (over 6000) family photos for the last 5 months, or so. A few days ago, I scanned one of my elementary yearbooks,then made a list of the names of those that are no longer living. It nearly broke my heart. How sad to see such a long list for such a small school yearbook! But, the sun came up this morning, and God's world still turns. Today, I will love those around me, smile at every stranger, and do the best I can to be a blessing to those around me, as one never knows when another leaf will fall.

This painting is sold, but prints are available at Sandra-Cutrer.artistwebsites.com

Blessings,
Sandra Reeves Cutrer
sandrasart777@aol.com
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On the Lookout by Artist Sandra Reeves Cutrer

With its brilliant orange and black plumage, the Baltimore Oriole's arrival is eagerly awaited by birders each spring migration. Its preference for open areas and tall trees makes them a common inhabitant of parks and suburban areas. They are found in central Texas, and I have heard they especially love grape jelly. They are one of my favorite species of birds.

Many thanks to Larry Ditto for his written permission to use one of his many bird photos for this painting I have named, "On the Lookout". Larry has been a nature photographer for over 3 decades…full time for 7 years. He is a member of the North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA) and the Rocky Mountain Outdoor Writers and Photographers Association (RMOWP).His focus is on South Texas and Northeast Mexico, with photos appearing in National Geographic books, Field and Stream, Natural History, Sports Afield and other magazines for many years. Audubon calendars, Texas Parks & Wildlife Magazine, National Wildlife, and Texas Highways regularly feature his work. In 2000, he won The Valley Land Fund Wildlife Photo Contest. If you've read the book, Texas Wildlife Portfolio, you may recall seeing a lot of his photos there.Thanks again Larry!
Painted in oils on a 16"x 20"x 1.5" gallery wrapped canvas (sides painted,no need to frame) .  For shipping  (contact me at sandrasart777@aol.com) or at Etsy.com. Shipping prices include ins. and signature confirmation.

A portion of my profits go to Saint Jude and The Penn Cancer Research Center, for ovarian cancer research in memory of my daughter,Michelle.

Here's hoping that we will have an early spring!

Look at the birds! They don't worry about what to eat- they don't sow or reap or store up food- for your heavenly Father feeds them...Matthew 6:26-27,TLB


Blessings,
Sandra Reeves Cutrer
sandrasart777@aol.com
Artist of Texas