Sunday, March 13, 2011

"Honor to the Apache" by Sandra Reeves Cutrer

This is a quick sketch of my friend, Raymond. He is a proud Mescalero Apache. And a super sweet guy who loves helping everyone, always volunteering for any good cause, especially Cub and Boy Scouts. I have taken around 50+ photographs of him, and sketched from them several times. I hope to soon paint his portrait in oils.

Jesus said, “Do not judge others, so that God will not judge you” (Matthew 7:1). Many people practice bigotry toward others as a way of feeling superior. Even some of those who call themselves Christians do this. But this is not the way of God. It isn't always easy to be a true Christian. Very few people today would be willing to make the kind of sacrifices that others have made for their faith. But we do not have to hate, commit acts of violence,be cruel with our words or actions. As true Christian's, we don't have to gossip, tell lies, or say anything negative about others. We can and should strive to live our lives as peacefully as possible – as God would want us to do.

Blessings,
Sandra Reeves Cutrer




Friday, March 11, 2011

Collage "Under the Window" by Sandra Reeves Cutrer


I love doing collages. They are so much fun and great Stress relievers! This one is done on a 16"x20" stretched linen canvas with acrylics and paper.


Do you have stress in your life? Give it to God, then get out and do something for someone else! This is a quick way to forget your own troubles for awhile and look at someone else's. Apostle Paul, who endured many horrible things, wrote that his trial was bigger than his ability to endure, but then he offers an explanation. “But this happened that we might not rely on ourselves but on God, who raises the dead.” (2 Corinthians 1:9) He recognized that this overwhelming time of trouble, he couldn’t handle alone, had caused him to focus more on the power of God, and allow God to work His perfect will. Are you being challenged beyond your ability to endure? Don’t believe that you can do it alone! You can’t! Jesus said, “apart from me you can do nothing!” Nothing! Don’t try anything today without relying on the power of God! He knows you are weak, but He is available to help, so talk to Him about everything! When we are at our weakest, He is strong!

Blessings,
Sandra Reeves Cutrer
sandrasart777@aol.com

Thursday, March 10, 2011

"No Other Love" Graphite drawing by Sandra Reeves Cutrer


This is an 11"x14" graphite pencil drawing.
I took a photo awhile back of my great-niece who was sleeping in my niece's (her Aunt's) lap.
Since then, my niece has given birth to her own little girl. Life goes on...

Just as you cannot understand the path of the wind or the mystery of a tiny baby growing in its mother’s womb, so you cannot understand the activity of God, who does all things.
Ecclesiastes 11:5  (NLT)

Blessings,
Sandra Reeves Cutrer
sandrasart777@aol.com

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

"Chief Wannabee" in oils, by Sandra Reeves Cutrer

Chief Wannabee was painted from one of my many photos. This child loved to dress up in his American Indian-style headdress and clothing.

Chief Wannabee is painted in oils on a 12"x12"x2" stretched linen canvas
 Just SOLD .  Prints are available @ Sandra-Cutrer.artistwebsites.com.

If you have a favorite photo you would like painted, please contact me. I love doing commissions.

Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. 1 John 4:7 KJV



Blessings,
Sandra Reeves Cutrer
sandrasart777@aol.com

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

"Fire on the Mountains" by Sandra Reeves Cutrer

"Fire on the Mountains" is painted on a 16"x20" stretched linen canvas. This was painted from a photo that I took several years ago while up in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee in October, just in time to see all of the magnificent display of fall colors. We had stopped the car to view something else, when I looked over and saw all of the yellows, reds, and the small path, probably made by deer or other wild animals that roam the mountain forest. $95.00 plus shipping cost which includes insurance and delivery confirmation signature.


Psalm 46:1-5a “God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.Therefore we will not fear, Even though the earth be removed,And though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;Though its waters roar and be troubled,Though the mountains shake with its swelling. SelahThere is a river whose streams shall make glad the city of God,The holy place of the tabernacle of the Most High.God is in the midst of her, she shall not be moved.” (NKJV)


Blessings,
Sandra Reeves Cutrer
sandrasart777@aol.com

Monday, March 7, 2011

"Days Gone By" Native Am. Indian by Sandra Reeves Cutrer


 
 
 
"Days Gone By" Native American Indian oil painting on a 24"x30" stretched linen canvas.

Although this one was accidentally destroyed (long story), I thought I would share with you my lay-in and the 'almost' finished painting. After all of the work, the painting was destroyed.Accidents do happen, and people make mistakes that we must forgive them for. Thank the Lord that he is a forgiving God. I have made so many mistakes in my life, have many regrets,especially the things I have done over the years to hurt others. God loves us and forgives us, and he puts it under the blood of Jesus Chrsit, who knew no sin. When we repent, God forgives. End of story. He doesn't "bring it up" to our face like others may have the urge or tendency to do. The Apostle Paul said,"Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus." (Phil. 3:13-14). 
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Blessings,
Sandra Reeves Cutrer
sandrasart777@aol.com







Saturday, March 5, 2011

"Missed Stream" by Sandra Reeves Cutrer

"Missed Stream" was created in acrylics, on watercolor paper, for a painting challenge that I tackle every once in a while among other artist friends. I made a very thin top-glaze of white to make it a little more "misty" when I had completed the painting, breaking the rules about never glazing with white. Some times it feels good to go against other people's rules- as long as it doesn't hurt anyone. There are very few rules with art, since art is about creating. Creating what? Whatever pleases the artist, which should be the number one "rule" about art of any kind!
Isn't it great that we have a heavenly father who created us all uniquely! We were created to please him.

So God created human beings in his own image. In the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. Genesis 1:27 (NLT)

It's raining cats and dogs... by Sandra Reeves Cutrer

I totally enjoy painting pet portraits, in oils, so much! Here are a few of my custom/commissioned pieces. I hope you wil enjoy them.If yo...