Unfinished Elephants at the Houston Zoo by Sandra Reeves Cutrer

Just the first lay-in. I am spending some much needed time with our grand daughters in Louisiana. Although they go to school all day, I am staying busy helping their dad catch up on chores and things around the house since his heart attack. We had lost so many family members over the years to heart disease, making it really tough for our family. I have been getting out with him to walk an hour each morning, hoping to get him back to his life soon.
I think about these elephants, how family oriented they are, so protective of their young and other young in their herd. Elephants grieve for those that die off in their herd and family, touching and rubbing their dead with their trunks, crying and moaning. It is such a heart wrenching thing to see.
We should all appreciate,love, and spend quality time with our family and friends because we never know when they could be taken from us with out notice.

And he answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself.”  Luke 10:27 

Blessings,
Sandra Reeves Cutrer

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Cinnamon and Sugar by Sandra Reeves 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 think I have always respected 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. If they do reach adulthood, the average life expectancy of a giraffe is about 25 years in the wild and more than 30 in captivity. 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. Sides are painted, so this painting can be hung  unframed or easily framed. All of my prices are listed on my blog photo listing, or please visit my website @ sandracutrer.com for pricing and more information.

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Unfinished giraffes by Sandra Reeves Cutrer

I was having some fun with my newest camera, taking it for the first time to the Houston Zoo. What a great zoo! They have enlarged it so much, creating a lot more room for many of the animals to enjoy. I adore giraffes, so of course I had to get as many shots as I could of those beautiful creatures. I thought I would show you a few of my lay-ins. I am still working on it, of course, painting in one layer at a time, then allowing each layer to dry before I put in the next one. Lots of detail is what I'm after, and a great title,too. If you have any ideas, contact me at: sandrasart777@aol.com.


 Then he took a cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you.  This is my blood of the^[ covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. I tell you, I will not drink from this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.” Matthew 26:27,28

Have a blessed Easter,
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Spring Chickens by Sandra Reeves Cutrer

"Spring Chickens" by artist Sandra Reeves Cutrer, an artist of Texas.


 My husband and I were so blessed to be vacationing (again) at the magnificent home of the late George and Edith Vanderbilt, Biltmore Estate of Asheville, North Carolina. What an awesome home,observatory, gardens,winery,restaurants,hotel on the property, and now a small farming area has been added for kids of all ages to enjoy.Everyone is allowed to pet some of the fun animals, but the roosters and hens were more concerned about fresh bugs instead of  being chased by children! I don't think this rooster would have allowed anyone to touch him, as he fussed at this brave hen every time she came too close to his "zone". No need to worry, she was pretty aggressive herself, and got in a few good morsels here and there!

Thanks for reading my blog and looking at my work!

"Spring Chickens" is painted on an 8x10 professional artist board, in oils. $100.00. Plus $10.00 shipping and insurance  for buyers within the USA's lower 48. Higher shipping prices for Hawaii and Alaska.

Blessings,
Sandra Reeves Cutrer
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Tatanka, an original Bison oil painting by Sandra Reeves Cutrer

    Tatanka, means Bison in the Native American Indian language. 

This big guy seems to be standing his ground, maybe chasing away rival males from his harem. My husband, younger son, and I traveled to the Midwestern states a few years back. One of these big guys decided to run a little on the main road- in the state park traffic. Thankfully, everyone knew to stop driving until he made up his mind where he wanted to go. It was such a neat experience to watch his huge, muscular beauty,enjoying his freedom to roam.We were also able to see the female (cows) with their babies, although they stayed further away, protecting their young from curious tourist.

Tatanka is painted on an 8" x 8" x 0.50" stretched canvas, all sides painted in a dark hue so it can hang unframed, or place it in your favorite frame.Prices are listed on my blog photo list, or please visit my website- for prices and more information @ sandracutrer.com.

I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makes me dwell in safety. Psalm 4:8.

Blessings,
Sandra Reeves Cutrer
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Reaching Up! by Sandra Reeves Cutrer

  "Reaching UP!" was one of my favorite abstracts.

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I love green- my favorite color, and it's complimentary color, of course, is red. This painting reminded me of the wonderful rain we had today. Last year pretty much the whole state of Texas was trying hard to survive a very long and hard drought, with many losing their homes and businesses. When I heard the loud thunder, and saw the lightning flash (okay, so I am really not thrilled to see lightning), I could have danced around my house. We need that rain! As soon as it was over, and thankfully that was a good few hours later, my newly planted spring flowers where standing straight and a little taller, reaching up to the sun with  new found energy from their thirsty roots bursting from that good soaking!

Joel 2:23 Be glad then, ye children of Zion, and rejoice in the LORD your God: for he hath given you the former rain moderately, and he will cause to come down for you the rain, the former rain, and the latter rain in the first month.

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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