"Look at Those Weirdo's" by Sandra Reeves Cutrer

Ever wonder what the animals at the zoo are thinking about when we stare at them, or take photos? This guy was looking at me through some very thick glass (thank God) on my photo shoot at the Birmingham,AL Zoo. I am always trying to add to my future-painting-material files. He looked  to me as if he were thinking, "What the heck is that weird thing?" while I snapped many shots of him and his roommate. Of course I am sure he has seen thousands of humans ( and camers), as we have seen thousands of animals. But is his curiosity just as unfulfilled as ours, continuing to be interested in something different than ourselves? I love photography almost as much as I love painting and sketching. I hope you will look at my other works.

Blessings,
Sandra Reeves Cutrer
sandrasart777@aol.com

"Ms Bella" or Prima Donna- by Sandra Reeves Cutrer

I am so very sad this morning. My husband is on the way to the vet (I couldn't quit crying to be able go) with Ms. Bella. After coming in the door yesterday, from my very long and tiring 11 day trip, I saw she has lost weight and was suffering with another bad UTI (urinary track infection). We rescued her from "death row" over 3 years ago. She was abused and scared of everything. We had her 2 weeks before she would come out from under the bed for more than a few moments. She has learned to trust us, and loves us as much as we love her; but every time I leave to go back "home" to Louisiana (and now, Alabama) to visit family, she gets a UTI. She suffers so much with it. I have hardly stopped crying, as I know we will have to find her a new home soon. I have to travel, as my granddaughters are in LA, my aging father, and now my younger son has moved off to AL. My husband was here with her, but she still missed her Mama. She has the loudest purr I have ever heard, loves to play with her pink ball-rolling it back and forth, and nearly passes out when you give her ears a good scratch. She loves to hang in my studio with me. She helped my heart to mend after we lost our precious Hopper when he passed from diabetes. My heart is breaking to pieces.

Blessings,
Sandra Reeves Cutrer
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"Paradise Pond" by Sandra Reeves Cutrer $275.00

This oil painting was created on a 16"x20" stretched linen canvas. Price includes ins. and signature confirmation.

I have always thought ducks were so pretty. While growing up, we had our share of animals, including a few ducks.One evening my Dad had gone out to feed and water them.As soon as he turned on the water,he found the hose had been transformed into a sort of drip hose- with hundreds of cuts throughout the length of it. His first thought was that my two sons had practiced throwing their new pocket knives right onto the hose! Right after their spanking, here came the ducks waddling up to the hose, showing my Dad exactly how those holes had been made when they proceeded to bite on that "weird looking device",which they may have mistaken for a snake! But, later we had a sweet little pet duck we promptly named Cuckoo because he walked in circles, so all was forgiven, and we kept our ducks for a long time.

In God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can man do unto me?- Psalm 56:11

Blessings,
Sandra Reeves Cutrer
sandrasart777@aol.com

Third of my "Washed Ashore" series by Sandra Reeves Cutrer

Third of my "Washed Ashore" series, painted on a 12"x12" wrap around canvas (all sides painted), in mixed media . As you can see this one isn't a sea shell, but starfish and sea shells are neighbors! $75.00 for all 3 paintings- NO shipping if mailed in the USA!

Did you realize that water is mentioned 722 times in the scriptures? That is less than God, Jesus, heaven, or even the word love, but many more times than faith, hope, prayer or even worship. The first time water is mentioned in the scripture is found in Genesis 1:2. From the beginning of the Bible to the end water flows through the pages of scripture. It is full of passages that link water to Gods creating, blessing and saving work. This alone shows me the importance of water in our spiritual lives.Water symbolizes Gods Word in many places throughout the Bible. If, as believers, we continue to take the bible and water for granted and contaminate it, waste or spoil it, we will see that we will have difficulties in our physical bodies as well as in our spiritual lives.When a believer in Jesus accepts the bible and water, cherishes, respects and honors them both as the gifts of God that are freely given to us, we will find our reservoirs full. These are just a few of the both literal and figurative uses of water in the scripture. I believe that God has something to say to us.

Isaiah 12:2,3 Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The LORD, the LORD, is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation."

Blessings,
Sandra Reeves Cutrer
sandrasart777@aol.com
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Second of "Washed Ashore"series by Sandra Reeves Cutrer

This is my second of a series called "Washed Ashore". Mixed media on an 8"x8" wrapped canvas (all sides painted). Once this was completely dry I painted a different seashell in the middle. I am having a blast painting the water,beach,sand and sea shells, especially after all of the extremely cold weather we've recently experienced. The seashells remind me there will be summers on the beach again soon, since spring time has finally arrived!


You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At your right hand are pleasures forevermore. Psalms 16: 11

Blessings,
Sandra Reeves Cutrer
Sandra's Art Avenue
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First of "Washed Ashore" series by Sandra Reeves Cutrer

Seashells remind me of the many times I've gone walking on the beach. From a small child to a middle aged adult, I don't think I will ever tire of hunting for that "perfect" or rare seashell. Our granddaughters enjoy exploring our beach just as much as I do, always returning to Nana and Pop's house with a load of seashells and sand in their buckets. $35.00 plus shipping and insurance.

He is like a father to us, tender and sympathetic to those who reverence him. For he knows we are but dust- Psalm 103:13-14

Blessings,

Sandra Reeves Cutrer
sandrasart777@aol.com

" Prima Donna" Siamese cat by Sandra Reeves Cutrer

Ms Bella is a "Prima Donna" (first lady), the second biggest supporter of my painting efforts (my husband Bob being my #1 fan). She is in my studio nearly every day, although she doesn't always stay, mind you. She has bigger things to do when the smell of turps and oils gets a might too strong, or my “inspirational” music, which can be classical all the way to down-home banjo picking, becomes a wee bit too loud for her sensitive ears (she prefers soft country).

When we are outside, in the patio studio, she seems to become a little light headed from the warm sunshine, (or maybe she is being hypnotized by the birds), but I get more vibes towards her approval on certain subjects that I paint (like painting her majesty). Other times it seems she is just becomes frazzled about my long hours of work without some much needed play time with her,where upon she will roll her favorite pink ball at my feet.And then there are just times when she just all out relaxes about the whole long process of making sure that I get my work done. If only our lives were as simple as an indoor, slightly spoiled, and rather demanding feline. But, I love that girl…

Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 (NIV)

Blessings,
Sandra Reeves Cutrer
sandrasart777@aol.com