Double Trouble two zebras close-up oil painting by Sandra Cutrer

 FINISHED!

"Double Trouble", an original oil painting on a professional gallery wrapped canvas, 24" x 24" x2.5" (deep), so no frame is needed!

These beautiful zebras reside in the Birmingham, Alabama, zoo. I have taken many photos in the past, hoping for a shot like the one I used to create this oil painting. Don't they look to be planning something? Maybe a  way to influence the newest female zebra!

I hope you enjoy "Double Trouble" and my other original works. Please scroll down to see what I have for sell, or visit my website @ sandracutrer.com
 I love taking commissions, and I do offer a layaway plan for nearly every budget. Please contact me at 979-236-2907 for more information,, or any questions or comments. I would enjoy hearing from you!

Blessings,
Sandra Cutrer
Sandra Cutrer Fine Art
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ALL of God's creatures are loved by Him, and we should honor the responsibilities that He has given to us to care for them in every way that we can.

Two zebras in the works by Sandra Cutrer

I am working on this newest painting using another deep (2.5") wrapped canvas, 24" x 24" square. I really like these deep-sided canvases, top quality "3-D". The size is great, and really gives me plenty of space to create my focal point- the eyes! Painting the sides a dark hue gives it plenty of "frame" on the sides without taking away form the beauty of the animals faces. I really enjoy taking photos of animals up close, and especially being able to paint from those photos. I work on cropping them, getting the best composition possible in order to paint something that speaks to, not only me as the artist, but to the viewer. Animals need to be not only painted, photographed, and enjoyed., but cared for, loved, and kept from being endangered! I thought these zebras at the Birmingham,AL zoo were pure beauties! Stay with me to see the fianl painting-soon! If you'd like to purchase this painting, please contact me at sandrasart777@aol.com, or from my web site- sandracutrer.com.

Blessings,
Sandra Cutrer
Sandra Cutrer Fine Art
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Lying in the Moonlight a lion on black canvas in bright colors

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"Lying in the Moonlight", an original oil painting of a majestic lion on black canvas in bright colors. Although I photographed this beautiful beast in the day light, I decided to use my artistic license to make it more about the darkness of night, with his lonely beauty being spotlighted by beautiful moonlight in a sort of hazy atmosphere. I felt his peace, his wonder, and his power while I painted this piece. I hope you can see it, and feel it, too!

Thank you for looking at my work, and reading my blog. My website can be found @ Sandra Cutrer Fine Art or:  sandracutrer.com

Please  scroll through my listings for works for prices on all of my works for sell.

The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion.Proverbs 28:1

 Blessings,
Sandra Cutrer,Fine Art
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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
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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
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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
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