Three Horses, a Native American portrait in oils

In the process of creating an oil painting of this amazing photograph of Edward S. Curtis' Native American chief, "Three Horses". I am still not sure of the correct tribe he belonged to, but continue to research him.

This work is being painted in oils on a 16" x 20" artist hardboard, smooth surface.

I don't try to paint many native Americans because it is truly an overwhelming emotional experience for me. I tend to take too much time allowing my mind to wander on their lives, and even their deaths. His eyes speak to me, as most eyes (of humans or animals) usually do. I have already chosen the title, "When Tears Won't Do". That title tells of so much sadness, no words or tears will do.


Stay tuned for the final work.

Blessings,
Sandra Cutrer
Fine Art
979-236-2907

Advantages of Being an Artist!

Wow, there are so many advantages of being an artist! Not only do we get to create things from our hearts, but we have an open door to meeting so many interesting and talented people who understand our love, passion, and sometimes struggles of being right-brained!

I recently wrote a newsletter about my husband and I traveling to the Llano,Texas area, meeting a super talented western artist,Jack Moss.We were actually staying in beautiful Marble Falls, and saved their old downtown area for our last day of vacation. We were overjoyed to walk into a beautiful art center ( recently beautifully remodeled) named, "Highland Arts Guild", and meet some of their very talented (and super friendly) artist. Their work is displayed in an easy to view set-up, making it fun to take a second and even a third look! I can't express how talented these Texas artist are! My husband and I enjoyed talking to several of the ladies painting that day, and I regret not taking photos of some of the work on display. If you are interested in seeing their work, please copy and paste the website address I have included at the very bottom of this page, and see just what I've been talking about!

I am excited that cooler days are on the way, and hoping the holidays will come with cool weather as well! I will never forget our first Christmas after moving to southeast Texas, since it snowed several inches, but we were in Louisiana! We got home to Texas on Christmas morning at 2:00 AM to enjoy the beauty (and cold) with our small granddaughters!

Please visit my website soon for some new art pieces, like this one titled, "Chick Magnet"  

And, if I don't post before the holidays, I'd like to wish you and yours a very blessed Thanksgiving and a truly MERRY Christmas!!!

Blessings,

Sandra Cutrer

Fine Art

***Here is the Marble Falls Art Center website I was bragging about:

 http://highlandartsguild.org/

Michael J, fox, original oil painting

"Michael J", an original oil painting of a fox on a small 6" x 6" x 1.5"(deep) wrapped canvas- no frame needed. All sides are painted a dark hue, and he comes shipped with hooks and wire, so he is ready to hang in your favorite room or office!
Isn't he cute (almost as cute as the human Michael J)?


Foxes are so smart! Yes, I'm aware a lot of people don't care for their "sneaky" ways. Still, you have to give them credit for being survivors among so many larger competitors in the wild. As they say, "Dynamite comes in small packages!" They are quick witted, fast on their feet, and intelligent enough to know when to "move on" if the need arises!

 Years ago, my husband and I were privileged to be in the right place at the right time. A beautiful young fox came running out of a small wooded area (in the mist construction and the destruction of surrounding trees), chasing a brightly colored butterfly. We stopped our car, and watched in awe as he chased it and jumped into the air, oblivious to us and the destruction around him. No worries, be happy, seemed to be his attitude. So today, No worries, be happy! No matter what you are going through, we are still so blessed to be alive and well today!

Thanks for reading my blog and visiting my website!

Sandra Cutrer
Fine Art
979-236-2907

Follow Me Boys,horses, riders,beach scene, dog

" Follow Me Boys!" Magnificent horses, riders, a great dog, and a strip of secluded beach. How much better can it get?
I took reference photos at our nearby beach- Surfside in south Texas. Using a favorite shot, I painted this relaxing scene in oils on an 11" x 14" stretched canvas. The sides are only a half inch deep, but I have painted them in a dark hue in the case you'd rather not frame this painting.

What a great collectible piece of original art to hang in any room- home or office.

Please contact me if you are interested in this piece or a commissioned painting. I offer a layaway plan for nearly any budget. My prices for completed work are listed on my blog and/or website.

Scroll down my blog to view this painting, as well as many other pieces of my work.
Thanks for reading my blog, and looking at my art work!

Blessings,
Sandra Cutrer
Fine Art

Web site:
sandracutrer.com

"Watches Over You" and "Free at Last", angels in oils, palette knives

Two of my newest palette knife works-
"Watches Over You" and "Free at Last"

Both of these pieces are painted using palette knives and small brushes for a few details. Both are painted on 11" x 14" artist panels, ready for you to frame and hang in a favorite spot for spiritual strength, remembrance of your own angel in heavenly places, or just because angels really do watch over us. Oh, to be so free as these beautiful beings!

August is a "special" month for me, as I lost a dear loved one, a child (although she was grown and a mother), she was still my little girl. I miss her, and felt inspired by her ever-presence and wonderful spirit to paint these in honor of all of our "waiting angels".

If you are interested in one or both of these paintings, please contact me through this blog.Prices are listed on my website at: sandracutrer.com, or call me at 979-236-2907 with any questions or comments. I offer a layaway plan for nearly every budget.

For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways. Psalm 91:11


Blessings,
Sandra Cutrer
Fine Art
sandracutrer.com
979-236-2907

Rio Grande, a turkey in oils by Sandra Cutrer

"Rio Grande", an original oil painting of the very breed a Rio Grande wild turkey. I think he is a magnificent bird. A friend of mine captured him on his camera, allowing me to paint this beautiful scene. "Rio" was coming out of heavy fog, just starting to break in the southern part of Texas, where my friend has enjoyed hunting over several decades. I thought this grande bird looked to be parting a heavy curtain on his own wildlife stage, ready to show his "stuff" to any of the ladies hanging around the area.

Painted on a professional art board, 10" x 14" in quality oils. Oops, this piece SOLD!

All of my prices are listed on my blog- see photos below, or on my website @ sandracutrer.com

Thanks for looking at my art and reading my blog. I enjoy taking commissions for your own custom original art work by Sandra Cutrer! Please contact me form this blog or my website, or call the number listed below.

Every moving thing that lives shall be food for you. And as I gave you the green plants, I give you everything.

 Genesis 9:3

Blessings,
Sandra Cutrer
sandracutrer.com
979-236-2907

Max, a child's portrait in oils by Sandra Cutrer

 

"Max"

Isn't he the cutest cowboy! A portrait painting using a photo reference his Mom took at a party. I painted Max on a stretched 8" x 10" canvas. Max lives in Dallas with his parents and older brother, so he is truly a Texan. He loves being a Texas cowboy one day- wearing his scuffed-up boots, and wanting his own horse, to Superman the next, with his cape securely around his tiny shoulders, ready to fly to other adventures in a blessed childhood, secure and encouraged to be a child by loving family and friends. What a life!

Thanks for looking at my work, and reading my art blog. I would love to commission a painting just for you! My prices are very reasonable, and I offer a layaway plan for nearly any budget. Give me a call @ 979-236-2907 or contact me through my website- sandracutrer.com- or this blog.

Ephesians 5:1
Follow God's example, therefore, as dearly loved children

Blessings,

Sandra Cutrer

sandracutrer.com

979-236-2907