Flamboyant a close up of a pink flamingo in oils

Finished! "Flamboyant", a close-up of a very pink flamingo that had its eye on me at The Birmingham,AL Zoo. I really had to work, work,work on this one to get it just right. I wanted to make sure his beauty stood out, and yet he made a statement about his independence and the fearlessness I would quickly be shown if I came just a little too close-that eye meant business! It is a 24" x 24" x 2.5" gallery wrapped canvas. All of the thick sides are painted a dark hue, so there is no need to frame. I love this painting. The colors really pop, and make a wonderful conversation piece for any room. Check out my prices below, and my other works for sell. My web site is ; Sandra Cutrer Fine Art- or sandracutrer.com.
Thank you for reading my blog, and looking at my work. I hope you've enjoyed watching "Flamboyant" evolve!

 Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. Romans 13:1-5

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

Working on a very close-up portrait of a flamingo by Sandra Cutrer

I am  painting on another large canvas. This one is 24" x 24" x 2.5" deep. A gallery wrapped 3D smooth canvas, painting it in oils. A month ago I was in Birmingham,AL visiting family, and took another wonderful trip to their awesome zoo. I was blessed to capture several shots of flamingos. This one was close-up, and such fun. Can you tell he had his "eye" on me!

I enjoy the challenge of painting animals. It always makes it easier to have great photos. I take as many as possible, then pick and chose, sometimes mixing several together to get the composition that I am really wanting. I think this one makes a clear statement of how awesome these large birds are! Their coloring never ceases to make me happy.

Do you have some favorite photos that you'd love to have turned into an original oil painting? Please contact me for pricing and any questions you might have.

 [Gavest thou] the goodly wings unto the peacocks? or wings and feathers unto the ostrich? Job 39,13-18

Blessings,
Sandra Cutrer, Fine Art
sandrasart777@aol.com
sandracutrer.com

Working on a Louisiana gator swamp scene, painted in oils by Sandra Cutrer

   I am still working on this commissioned piece. An alligator they fondly named "Charlie" comes pretty close to the river camp where the couple goes to fish, boat ride, and just relax.The reference photos they mailed where really light, meaning the sun was super bright, and not clear at all. The water was dull, and everything in the water was pretty much the same values. Thankfully, the lady who commissioned the piece gave me full artistic license to "liven-it-up" a bit. Charlie was on a log, where a large knot in the wood looks like a turtle. I added a couple of small turtles to give him more balance, and a little more conversation. No Louisiana swamp scene should be without Cypress knees, moss hanging from the trees, and  a little "scary" looking darkness in the background. I am hoping Charlie will be satisfied that he is the center of attention on an original oil painting by Sandra Cutrer Fine Art!


I would love to paint a commission for you, using your photos. Please contact me at sandrasart777@aol.com, or scroll down for more of my work. You may also visit my web site at: Sandra Cutrer Fine Art, and browse my work for sell.

Blessings,
Sandra Cutrer,Fine Art
sandracutrer.com


A Few FUN FACTS about alligators :
After mating, a female will construct a nest where she will lay up to 50 eggs. The rotting vegetation in the nest keeps the eggs warm and the temperature of the nest will determine the sex of the hatchlings. If the eggs are incubated over 93 degrees Fahrenheit (33.8 degrees Celsius), the embryos will develop into males, while in temperatures below 86 degrees Fahrenheit (30 degrees Celsius) embryos will develop into females. In temperatures between 86 and 93 degrees Fahrenheit an embryo could develop into a male or female.

Gracie, a tabby cat in oils, small canvas by Sandra Cutrer

Gracie is a small tabby, and was probably the runt of the litter, but we aren't sure since she was thrown into the yard of another cat lover, like myself, who allowed me to be her new mom. She is our third rescue cat. Her eyes are transfixed on the many birds that visit our small backyard, enjoying the free-for-all we indulge them in from our constantly-over-filled bird feeder.

I adore animals, and if you will scroll through and check out the rest of my work on my blog, or my web site: Sandra Cuter Fine Art, you can easily see how important they are to me, and how much I enjoy painting them.

I love taking commissions, and offer a layaway plan if desired. Gracie is painted in quality oils on a 6" x 6" x 1.5". To have your pet's portrait done starts at $75.00 plus shipping and insurance. Please contact me if you are interested. I'd love to work with you on a life-time original oil painting of your beloved pet!

"In his hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind." (Job 12:10)

Blessings,
Sandra Cutrer Fine Art
sandrasart777@aol.com
sandracutrer.com 

Bullwagi,elephant portrait,profile,oil painting, Sandra Cutrer

"Bullwagi", an elephant profile portrait on black canvas. Size 8" x 10", oils, wrapped canvas. Bullwagi is a sweet elephant, born in Florida, and resides at the Birmingham, Alabama Zoo. He weighs in at a mere 13,000 pounds!

Worked into a dark background, I wanted to capture Bullwagi's calm expression by using soft hues. He only has one tusk, the other being removed after an accident when he was a youngster. I wanted to portray him as "different is okay”, by painting him differently than his "normal" coloring. He reminds me that there are many bullies in our world, always pointing out others flaws and weaknesses, or anything that is "different" from what they call the norm. Yes, Bullwagi is different to us, but he seems happy and is a very valuable "stud”, and much loved by the many zoo keepers and thousands of visitors that come to say hello to Bullwagi each year.
 I love doing commissions of animals, and especially people's beloved pets. Please contact me through my web site @ Sandra Cutrer Fine Art,or this blog, or my email address@ sandrasart777@aol.com, and I will get back to you as soon as possible.

 "Ask the animals, and they will teach you, or the birds of the air, and they will tell you; or speak to the earth, and it will teach you, or let the fish of the sea inform you. Which of these does not know that the hand of the Lord has done this? In his hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind."

Job 12:7-10

Blessings,
Sandra Cutrer, Fine Art
sandracutrer.com

"Courting Cardinals" oils on canvas male and female cardinals

"Courting Cardinals" is an original, 11" x 14" oil painting on a fine linen canvas of a male and female cardinal. My husband and I put a large bird feeder up for our young dare-devil cat a few months back,hoping to keep her entertained and out of trouble. She loves watching the birds, and so do we! In early Spring we were nearly mesmerized by the beautiful court ship of these beauties. The male,ever watchful and aggressive towards other male cardinals who dared to come around, would bring the female a large berry or nut from our feeder, holding it up to the female until she accepted it.Later they would visit the bird feeder alone (we figured and hoped they had a nest and eggs), and then finally we were graced with the presence of their one young male hatchling. We have watched as he slowly learned to fly, eat from the feeder, and sit on the fence top, as he grew and changed into his bright red feathers. These are truly wonderful birds. Please view my photo list on this blog for prices, or visit my website @ sandracutrer.com for all prices and more information.
 Most of my work is  shipped priority,with insurance and  signature confirmation.

Thank you for looking.  I offer a layaway plan for nearly every budget, and love taking commissions. Please contact me from this web site, and I will get back to you ASAP!

A story I'd like to share:

 
     "I had an amazing sign from God," says Janice Hurst of Baton      
Rouge.  "One day after my 17-year-old son Cory had been run over and
killed in a hit and run incident, I was sitting on my porch sobbing
when I noticed several beautiful red birds gathered under the tree.
I asked God if he would send a red bird to me as a sign that my son
was okay and with Him.  I felt kind of embarrassed asking for such a
thing because I couldn't imagine a bird just coming up to me.
Meanwhile, the mail came and I had a small package in which was a
letter from Reader's Digest.  I have never ordered anything from
Reader's Digest so therefore I thought this was rather strange. 
Inside the package was a small note saying, 'I'm sorry for not being
able to fill your request, but as a consolation gift I have included
a small gift.'  When I emptied the package I was so shocked to see a
stained glass red bird and will treasure this little red bird as a
reminder that even when we think God is not listening to our prayers,
He is.  Thanks be to God!"

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

Gabby, original, oil painting, horse, portrait by Sandra Cutrer

"Gabby" , an original oil painting on an 8" x 10" stretched canvas.This pretty little filly is owned by a sweet little girl whose parents commissioned me to paint this portrait for her birthday. I totally enjoyed making sure the young lady was happy with the progress, and sent her the photos of all stages of the work. At near completion she decided she wanted Gabby's name painted on the far right top of the painting, which I did for her. Now, we are waiting for Gabby to dry, so she can be framed and hung in her owner's bedroom.
If you are interested in having your own horse, or other favorite pet painted in oils, please contact me. My prices are fair, and I offer a layaway plan for all budgets.

I compare you, my love, to a mare among Pharaoh's chariots. Song of Solomon 1:9

 Blessings,
Sandra Reeves Cutrer
Sandra Cutrer Fine Art 
sandrasart777@aol.com 
sandracutrer.com