"Wings of Freedom" flag painting in oils

"Wings of Freedom" was painted with appreciation for all of our American service men and women- from Texas or not. I saw a movie the other night called,” The Lost Valentine" with Betty White (who is nearly 90) made by the Hallmark company. What an awesome movie geared toward our service people- past and present, remembering the widows and other family members who lost their loved ones because of their ultimate sacrifice. It is about love for country, and the great bond that holds like super glue between comrades. I cried so hard I could hardly breathe. My dad is so proud of the years that he served in the Navy. As he ages, he talks about it more often. In this movie they have a moment or two that shows a few WWII vets. You could see the love and honor, the complete respect in their eyes for the body of their fallen comrade, although he had been missing in action for 66 long years.

May God bless and watch over all of those who are serving this great country today, yesterday, and tomorrow. May he keep angels watching over each one, and their families who sacrifice along with them. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Wings of Freedom is painted in oils on a 24"x 30" stretched canvas. Scroll through my listings for prices!

Please contact me at sandrasart777@aol.com with any questions. I also sell on Etsy.com.

Blessings,
Sandra Reeves Cutrer

"Falling Leaves" in oils by Sandra Reeves Cutrer

Although this painting is now part of a private collection in New Orleans,LA, it remains one of my most favorite. Done in oils on a 16"x20" stretched linen canvas, with thick impasto added for texture. I love the rich colors and the rhythm of the work .The leaves seem to be floating off of the deep red background.
SOLD- prints are available at : Sandra-Cutrer.artistwebsites.com
"Here is a call for the endurance of the saints, those who keep the commandments of God and their faith in Jesus." Revelation 14:12 ESV

Blessings,
Sandra Reeves Cutrer
sandrasart777@aol.com

"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
sandrasart777@aol.com

"Memories of Long Ago" Native American Indian

Native American Prayer

Oh Great Spirit, whose voice I hear in the winds, and whose breath gives life to all the world - hear me. I come before you, one of your children. I am small and weak. I need your strength and wisdom. Let me walk in beauty and make my eyes ever behold the red and purple sunset. Make my hands respect the things you have made, my ears sharp to hear your voice. Make me wise, so that I may know the things you have taught my people, the lesson you have hidden in every leaf and rock. I seek strength not to be superior to my brothers, but to be able to fight my greatest enemy, *MYSELF*. Make me ever ready to come to you, with clean hands and straight eyes, so when life fades as a fading sunset, my spirit may come you without shame.

Yellow Hawk, Sioux Chief 
Native American colored pencil drawing


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"Washed Ashore" Starfish

Third of my "Washed Ashore" series, painted on a 12"x12" wrap around canvas (all sides painted), in mixed media . As you can see this one isn't a sea shell, but starfish and sea shells are neighbors! $75..



Can you imagine life without water? I started thinking about the Bible and water,and how they are very much connected. I found the following information online:

Water is mentioned 722 times in the scriptures. That is less than God, Jesus, heaven or love, but many more times than faith, hope, prayer or even worship. When I found that out I thought it very interesting and wanted to learn more.The first time water is mentioned in the scripture is found in Genesis 1:2. From the beginning of the Bible to the end water flows through the pages of scripture. It is full of passages that link water to Gods creating, blessing and saving work. This alone shows me the importance of water in our spiritual lives.Water symbolizes Gods Word in many places throughout the Bible.

If, as believers, we continue to take the bible and water for granted and contaminate it, waste or spoil it, we will see that we will have difficulties in our physical bodies as well as in our spiritual lives.

When a believer in Jesus accepts the bible and water, cherishes, respects and honors them both as the gifts of God that are freely given to us, we will find our reservoirs full.

These are just a few of the both literal and figurative uses of water in the scripture. I believe that God has something to say to us. I urge you to read, study, and meditate on this further. I know that I will.
Isaiah 12:2,3 Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The LORD, the LORD, is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation."

Blessings,
Sandra Reeves Cutrer
sandrasart777@aol.com
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"Riding the Rails" in oils by Sandra Reeves Cutrer

"Riding the Rails" is one of my favorite paintings. I painted this for an advid train collector.

 I used brushes and palette knives. It is a 16"x20" stretched linen canvas. Although this one is owned by a private collector, I would be happy to do a comission for you!

"Riding the Rails" is one of my favorite paintings. I painted this for an advid train collector. I used brushes and palette knives. 

 

 Psalm 125:2  As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the LORD surrounds his people both now and forevermore.

Did you know that as Christians we are supposed to pray for the Jews? The word of God tells us that we will be blessed!With no end in sight to the turmoil in the Middle East, all signs and prophesies seem to point to an escalation in the violence and conflict. Yet no matter where you stand politically or spiritually regarding the current unrest in Israel, as Christians we can unite on one front: prayer.

Israel, as a nation and a people, are God's chosen people. In Deuteronomy 32:10 and Zechariah 2:8, the Lord God calls Israel "the apple of his eye." And to Abraham, God said in Genesis 12:2-3, "I will make you into a great nation and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you." (NIV) Psalm 122:6 also encourages us to pray for the peace of Jerusalem.
Blessings,
Sandra Reeves Cutrer
sandrasart777@aol.com

Palette knife landscape painting by Sandra Reeves Cutrer

This is a palette knife painting worked on a 16"x20" stretched linen canvas.

I love the mountains and always feel like I am "home" when I go. My younger son recently moved to Birmingham, AL. Although there aren't any huge mountains there, like the Colorado Rockies, or the Smoky Mts. of Tennessee, it was beautiful at Christmas when we went. I can hardly wait to go back for a visit, especially after it warms up and the mountains are filled with greenery and sun-filled days!

John 1:3,10 “All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made….He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not.” (KJV)



Blessings,
Sandra Reeves Cutrer
sandrasart777@aol.com