Painting a leopard in oils on a wood panel by Sandra Cutrer Fine Art

I have a good likeness of my leopard portrait, and have used a mixture of French Ultramarine blue and Alazarin Crimson red, thinning it by adding a little of my odorless turp. I am using a photo reference,which isn't from my own (huge) collection.I have written permission to use this wonderful photo- any way I'd like- by the  original photographer. Always ask if you plan on using  other's work. Obtaining written permission is highly recommend!

I've added a blend of earth tones, which are a perfect match for the leopard, whose coloring is made especially to camouflage it in the jungle brush- in order to catch its meal, and keep it safe from predators as well.

I've added a lighter layer on top of the earth undertones. Isn't this a gorgeous animal, created by our wonderful, amazing creator? I think so when I paint each one., knowing I could never get it in paint like HE has by just speaking!

I've completed this glorious creature. His eyes speak to my soul, wanting peace, and the sweet freedom to live his life the way God intended.

I hope you are enjoying my post. Please take time to visit my Etsy Shop. I love taking custom orders, and can paint just about anything that you or I can come up with!

May you be blessed, with the freedom of worshiping a loving God, in the wonderful freedom-loving country of America. God has surely blessed us all!

Sandra Cutrer
Fine Art
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The Power of the Cross angels palette knife original art in oils by Sandra Cutrer Fine Art

 I had an idea using more angels, but I thought I should add the very purpose of angels-the one who made us all, our Lord God, who became flesh and dwelt among us, died on a cross, so we might all be saved from our sins! The sketch is ready!

I lay in my darkest "darks", and get a good thinly-painted (wash) outline in before I start adding texture from my palette knife, and the fully loaded thin brushes I'll use for smaller details I'd like to make.















Here is my finished work. I've used a lot of Renaissance Gold oil paint on the cross, to make it pop with color! I love it! Very textured! I love the read heart in the center of the cross, which means His great love, like no other, who died for us- shed His blood, so He could one day bring us back to Him in heaven!

I hope you'll visit my Etsy Shop to see this piece, as well as others I have listed for sale.


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Blessings to all, and stay cool in this HOT weather,

Sandra Cutrer
Fine Art
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Peaches and Hidden Cookies original oil painting palette knife by Sandra Cutrer Fine Art

I have my sketch all ready to add paint on this 12" x 12" x 1.5" deep, stretched canvas. I think this one will be done with a palette knife- all of it!

Here I have added some of the peaches with loads of paint and pretty reds and yellows. Aren't the peaches looking juicy and sweet? YUM!

Oh, about the title of the blog... peaches and hidden cookies. I think there are some delicious sugar cookies in that Cobalt colored Ginger Jar... they go great with fresh peaches! 

The finished painting! I'm happy with it. Vibrant colors like this make me feel great!


 ***Click on any photo to see it larger.

Please, click on the link below to go directly to my Etsy Shop to purchase this painting- free shipping!

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A few close-up shots of the strokes and thick paint for the palette knife.

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Blessings and happy eating!

Sandra Cutrer

Fine Art

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Paris in the Rain original oil painting by Sandra Cutrer Fine Art

Sharing one of my many memories from my trip to Paris, France. I loved the hustle of the city, and especially the quick little rain showers that happened almost daily, many in the late evenings. I can recall looking out of our hotel balcony, during these quick pour-downs, watching the ladies running [home] with thier fresh baked baguettes, with a delicious scone or two. Or, maybe bags loaded up with fresh vegetables for a nice green salad.

This is painted on a 5" x 7" artist panel, added texture to the quality oil paints, ready for you to frame and hang in your favorite room or office nook. Great for small apartment spaces, or the start (or an addition) of a collage wall of original oil paintings.

Please click on the link below to go directly to this listing in my Etsy Shop.

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I love taking custom orders, so please feel free to contact me from this blog, or from my Etsy Shop- on any page.

Blessings,
and Bon appétit!


Sandra Cutrer
Fine Art

Lookout Ladies! Painting a male peacock original in oils by Sandra Reeves Cutrer Fine Art

The artist doing her thing!

A close-up shot of what I've added so far.

Coming along on this. I think I will add something to make it "pop", but not sure yet what that will be!

I decided to add some gold-leaf sheets- meticulously adding tiny pieces, with special adhesive just for gold leafing, to the top of the tail area, and his lovely crown. It is completed, and no sooner did I post this one, it SOLD!
I love taking custom orders. Please feel free to contact me from this blog, or my Etsy Shop (just click on the link below to go directly to my shop)!

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MaLee and I send you all our best!
Sandra Cutrer
Fine Art

Green Apples, I would say Three Green Apples, but someone was hungry! Oils on canvas Sandra Cutrer Fine Art

Two and a Tenth Green Apples, palette knife art, added texture, original oil painting on 11" x 14" canvas. All sides painted, no frame needed.

A close-up shot of the eaten apple... 

Note the thick texture of the oils. Expressive style original art on canvas.

Another one of my original oil paintings of green apple with added texture.  8" x 8" on wrapped canvas

Please visit my Etsy Shop, by clicking on the link added below, to purchase either of these paintings.
I love taking custom orders, and would be happy to paint something especially created for you!

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Thank you,
Sandra Cutrer
Fine Art

Angel with Cardinals original art in textured oils by Sandra Cutrer

This is a sample display frame, showing how even more beautiful this painting can look framed!

 I am on a roll with angel paintings. They are selling quickly. I think people feel love and comfort from seeing angels in paintings. At least, it reminds me that I have loved ones that I will see one day- hopefully in the near future! 

I painted this one with brilliant red cardinals. There is a saying that when a cardinal comes to visit you, it is the soul of someone you miss saying they have come to say hello, and they love you!

Original top-quality oils with added texture on an 8" x 10" flat canvas panel, ready for your favorite frame! This would make a great gift for someone who has lost a loved one, or an angel collector you might care to surprise! Please click on the link below to go directly to my Etsy Shop where this painting is available for sale.


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Below are a couple of close-up views, showing the added texture and  the expressive style of my painting.

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Have a wonderful day,
Sandra Cutrer
Fine Art