Rocky Mountain Warrior $325.00- by Sandra Reeves Cutrer

"Rocky Mountain Warrior" is an original oil painting on an 11"x14" Ampersand Fine art board. $325.00. No shipping fees if mailed in the USA.

This longhorn sheep is one of many endangered animals on our huge planet these days. Sadly, this animal species has nearly vanished ( as I wrote in my last blog showing my lay-in work) from many of the areas that it once roamed freely in. A male sheep is called a Ram, and their horns serve as an imposing status symbol. A Ram’s horns are used for dominance and weapons during battles for mating rights.
Sheep are mentioned in the Bible more than 500 times, more than any other animal. The prominence of sheep in the Bible grows out of two realities. Sheep were important to the nomads and agricultural life of the Hebrews and similar peoples.And, sheep are used throughout the Bible to symbolically refer to God's people.
My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. (John 10:27)

Blessings,
Sandra Reeves Cutrer

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Longhorn Sheep in the process By Sandra Reeves Cutrer

These are 3 shots of the first stages (lay-in) of my longhorn sheep. What  magnificent creatures these beauties are! I hope to finish this one soon. Painted in oils on an 11"x14" Ampersand canvas board.

At the beginning of the nineteenth century, there were between 1.5 million to two million bighorn sheep in North America. Today, there are less than 70,000.

These beautiful sheep were once widespread throughout western North America. By the 1920’s, bighorn sheep were eliminated from Washington, Oregon, Texas, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, and part of Mexico. Today, populations have been re-established through transplanting sheep from healthy populations into vacant places.Hunting, loss of food from livestock grazing and disease from domestic livestock have devastated bighorn sheep populations.

Let's hope that these wonderful creatures will again roam freely in the places that they used to belong.

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


Blessings,
Sandra Reeves Cutrer
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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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"Strutting My Stuff" $95.00 - by Sandra Reeves Cutrer

"Strutting My Stuff" ah, yeah, I am seeing plenty of that lately...just watch a little television. The presidential political debates, critical advertisements, and long speeches that have been going on for the last few months. Everyone wants to be the head rooster. All of them seem to have a fine (and loud) Cockle-Doodle-Do, ready to hop up on the old fence post and wake everyone up, get back down, and do it all over again in a few more hours. I try to listen, as I know this election is so important for our country, but is anyone listening to us? I can get my feathers all ruffled up about it all, but what I really need to do is trust God, since he is the real leader! 12" x 12" x 1" wrap around canvas- sides painted a dark hue. $95.00

"An elder must live a blameless life. He must be faithful to his wife, and his children must be believers who don’t have a reputation for being wild or rebellious. For an elder must live a blameless life. He must not be arrogant or quick-tempered; he must not be a heavy drinker, violent, or dishonest with money."
Titus 1:6-7

May God Bless you,our leaders and this great country,
Sandra Reeves Cutrer
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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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CFAI- Contemporary Art International