Tells a Story, Native American Indian by Sandra R Cutrer

"Tells a Story" is a pencil and pastel work on an 8" x 10" piece of tan Strathmore paper. The Native American Indian is dressed in his regal full headdress, wearing a look that speaks to me of a time when the young joyfully would listen and learn.

There are probably many "older folks" out there tonight who have stories to tell, but can't seem to find  anyone who will take time out of their busy lives to listen. They have lived and experienced so many things in their long lives. Their wisdom could save us all a lot of heart aches and troubles- if we would only listen. Many countries and cultures still show full respect and patience for their elders.
In this busier-than-ever time of year, stop and take a few minutes out of your day to make a telephone call to someone you consider "old", but wise. Give out a hug or two, and lend an ear for a few moments to an older neighbor, maybe someone who will spend this holiday season all alone. Listen once  more to that story that you might have already heard a dozen times. Maybe, just maybe, this will be one of your favorite highlights during this special holiday. After all, it  really is all about love.

Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Philippians 2:3

Merry Christmas, 

Sandra R Cutrer 

sandracutrer.com

Christmas in the South

This afternoon, my husband and I took a walk around our neighborhood. Leaves were still falling while some people were out decorating their front yard with colored lights and wooden Santa's. Others were washing their cars, mowing their grass, and raking up leaves mixed with now-rotted pecans the squirrels had refused to eat or store away. I mean, heck, they don't need many considering it was 80 degrees and already the second day in December! They've already stored-up the warm tree-trunk holes, but continue to lay out on the limbs to stay cool.

We were both born in south Louisiana, lived there for many years, and moved eight years ago to southeast Texas, yet we are still amazed every year around this time when we are running our A/C's full blast while playing Christmas music on our CD player! I mean, who can bake cookies and feel like singing,"White Christmas" when it is probably 100 degrees (or more) in the kitchen?

Okay, so we aren't freezing like the elves on the North Pole, or blowing away snow drifts ten feet high from our front door. And we are less than ten minutes from our local beach. Many would trade places with us, especially when we get to keep our power on all "winter" since the possibility of an ice storm is near zero.

It could be that we're really blessed to live in the south.Our sandy beach still looks inviting, rather like a sort of "warm" snow don't you think? Horses and Horseback riders are enjoying the sun and breezes are welcome since they aren't freezing our noses off.

"Yep", as we say sometimes in the south, "maybe everything ain't so bad after all."

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Blessings,

Sandra R Cutrer

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Isiah 9:6 "Unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and his name shall be called... THE MIGHTY GOD...

Blue Boy, a feral kitten in oils by Sandra R Cutrer

Blue Boy is a Russian Blue feral kitten that seemed to get stuck in a small tree near my yard. I ran inside, grabbed my camera (for reference photos) and pulled a ladder out of my garage to get this shot. After several great shots, he flew out of the tree like a flash. I left out food, but he never returned. I've painted him in quality oils on an 8" x 10" professional artist board, ready for your favorite frame!Please scroll down to my listing for more of my work. I love taking commissions, especially for animal portraits. You may contact me at: sandrasart777@aol.com for questions or comments. Thanks for looking at my work and reading my blog.

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." Philippians 4:6

Blessings,

Sandra Reeves Cutrer

sandrasart777@aol.com
979-236-2907

SOLD!!! Although "Blue Boy" is sold, I would love to paint one similar to this one as. I would love to paint a portrait of your beautiful beloved pet. Contact me for any questions or comments. Thank you!

Portrait painting commission I am working on

The drawing is done and I have added a couple of layers of paint- lots more work to do, though! This portrait is for a lovely young lady (a gift from her loving Mom) who misses her dad. He passed away from cancer- not my favorite word to hear. Many of you know that I lost my only daughter to ovarian cancer. Sadly, dad very recently passed from cancer. My prayers are continually toward a quick discovery of all cancers! My husband and I support Saint Jude and The Ovarian Cancer Research Center.

I hope you will come back and see my progress with this piece. I am working on several pieces and hope to finish several before the holidays are upon me! Wow, time really does fly. It seems like only a month or two has passed since I took down my Christmas decorations from last year!!!
Have a blessed Thanksgiving and thanks for looking at my blog.

To see more of my work, please scroll down. If you are interested in purchasing a painting, have a question, or would like for me to paint your pet or a portrait of someone you love, please contact me at: sandrasart777@aol.com.

 

“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.  By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”

John 13:34-35 New International Version (NIV)

Blessings,
Sandra Reeves Cutrer

Sounds of Paris a city steet scene in oils by Sandra R Cutrer

"Sounds of Paris"

I used one of many photos that I took while in Paris a few years back. My older son and I had a wonderful week running around this glorious city, and I am missing it and wishing I were back there. The sights, the smells, the beautiful museums and so many wonderful people, tons of things to do...

We recently had a death in the family, so I haven't been at my easel for the last week or so.
A death makes me think about life even more than I normally do, and what is truly important. Our lives are so fleeting, so short, "like smoke through a keyhole" or "like a vapor".
Enjoy the people around you, love those you love a little bit harder, and be thankful for the gift of life.

Blessings,
Sandra Reeves Cutrer

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Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise. Psalm 98:4

Blue Russian feral kitten by Sandra R Cutrer

 

On the easel (wet oils and unfinished) is a Blue Russian (feral) kitten. Sometimes the Blue Russian is called "Archangel Blues". She seemed to be stuck up a tree in my yard, so I ran and grabbed my camera for some photo references. She allowed me to not only snap a few photos while I stood under the tree, but I went back for a small ladder and snapped several more from that view point. She quickly had enough, and wasn't stuck as I supposed, but in an instant she was on the ground running. I went back for food, leaving it on top of our backyard A/C unit, but she never returned. I hoped to capture her beauty and inquisitive nature in this oil painting on a smooth 8" x 10" professional art board.

Thanks for looking at my newest work. I hope to post the finished piece soon. In the mean time, feel free to scroll down for a look at some of my other works for sell. I love taking commissions and offer a layaway plan for every budget, if needed. Please contact me with any questions or comments.

 

 

All things bright and beautiful,
All creatures great and small,
All things wise and wonderful:
The Lord God made them all.

 

Blessings,

Sandra Reeves Cutrer

sandrasart777@aol.com

 

Two Green Apples a still life painting in oils by Sandra R Cutrer

"Two Green Apples" is a still life oil painting, done with thick impasto style strokes.
 Painted on an 8"x 8"x 0.50" wrapped canvas. All sides are painted a dark hue, so no need to frame.

The back ground colors are a deep mix of blues,reds, and yellows (creating a deep purple tone), adding harmony to the two bright green apples.
I have been busy painting a few portraits- which are very tightly done in realistic style, so I usually go "lose and free" after the tension of painting portraits! I love the lose strokes here, and the heavy paint. The bright green apples just make me happy every time I look at them!


Please scroll down for a price on this piece, and to look at all of  my work. If you have a question or comment, please feel free to contact me at : sandrasart777@aol.com. Feel free to follow my blog! I love commissions and offer a layaway plan that fits your needs!

God gives seed to the farmer and food to those who need to eat. God will also give you seed and multiply it. In your lives he will increase the things you do that have his approval.  II Corth 9:10


Blessings,
Sandra Reeves Cutrer
sandrasart777@aol.com