Rooster, original oil painting,

Here is a light sketch on canvas of my rooster idea.I know it is hard to see, but the lighter the sketch, the least likely pencil strokes will show through the oil paint I'll apply.

I am so guilty of forgetting to stop when I am on a roll with my paint brush, that I sometimes forget to take photos of my first few stages! But, you can see here that I have yet to put in the background in the "sky" area, and then add the bright blues to the tail feathers. I also made some tweaks to the  area around the rooster, since I was not happy with having too much darkness near his head.

I'm enjoying painting  inside our lovely covered patio since this cooler weather has decided to finally make its entrance, rather late this year I might add. I am hoping it last.One never knows in south Texas what the weather will decide to do!

I am pretty pleased with these eye-catching bright and cheerful colors on this rooster painting.I hope you've enjoyed reading my post, and browsing my art for sale.Please come back soon.I have another rooster painting I'm working on right now. I think this autumn weather has me in the mood for gorgeous colors!

Be blessed,
Sandra Cutrer, Fine Art

Sketches, ready to paint!

I hope you'll come back and view my work as I start the process of creating!

Tiger oil painting, completed!

(*You may click on this photo to enlarge it)

If you've read my last post, you saw my painting stages of this tiger, along with some photos of the magnificent Mike the Tiger VI, mascot for Louisiana State University (LSU). This isn't Mike VI, but I wanted to share a few photos of him, and remember him by painting a tiger.We are all still very sad about his passing.But glad for Mike that is is now cancer, and pain free.


I hope you like my newest tiger painting, original in oils on a 16" x 20" x 1.5" (deep) canvas.All sides are painted,so no need to frame.He will be shipped with wire and hooks for hanging him properly. Please,  visit my Etsy shop.All that you need to do is scroll on my blog- below this post- until you see the ETSY logo, click on it, and that should take you straight to my Etsy shop. All of my prices and work for sale are listed there.

Thank you for visiting my blog, and looking at my work. I hope you will find something you can't live without! Don't forget, Christmas is right-around-the-corner!

I love taking commissions.Just drop me an email.

Blessings,
Sandra Cutrer
Fine Art
sandrasrt777@aol.com

Remembering LSU's mascot, Mike the Tiger VI

Sketching the tiger on a 16" x 20" x 1.5" (deep) gallery wrapped canvas.All sides will be painted, so no need for a frame!

The eyes are my favorite thing to paint.They bring life to God's creation.

Coming along with the first layers. LSU colors are purple and gold. 

I've worked more on the back ground, and a little more detail.I always intend to paint looser, but something always makes me put in those details!




I sure hope you will come back soon to see the finished painting!





I've attached a few photos. Louisiana State University recently lost their beloved Mascot, "Mike the Tiger" VI, to cancer.

He was so grand,

In Louisiana, they like to say, "ALL TIGERS GEAUX to HEAVEN!"

See you,later, big guy.                                                                                                                     Sandra Cutrer, Fine Art

Macaw bird oil painting original art

Finished! Large Macaw oil painting on a stretched and wrapped canvas (sides painted, no need to frame) size 12" x 36" x 1.5" (deep). The naturally brilliant colored of this large bird, along with the large size, will make this painting a statement for any room in your home, or office! It would make a great gift for a bird lover, or original art collector- the holidays are nearly here!

This painting is listed for sale in my Etsy shop. I hope you'll visit my shop. Don't forget, Christmas giving to those you love is just around the corner!

Thank you for visiting my blog and Etsy shop.

Blessings,
Sandra Cutrer
Fine Art

https://www.etsy.com/listing/483954673/bird-painting-macaw-oils?ref=shop_home_active_1

Macaw bird oil painting original art

Finished! Large Macaw oil painting on a stretched and wrapped canvas (sides painted, no need to frame) size 12" x 36". Brilliantly coloring of this large bird, along with the large size make this painting a statement for any room- home or office!

This painting is listed for sale in my Etsy shop. I hope you'll visit my shop. Don't forget, Christmas is just around the corner!

Thank you for looking, and visiting my blog.

Blessings,
Sandra Cutrer
Fine Art

https://www.etsy.com/listing/483954673/bird-painting-macaw-oils?ref=shop_home_active_1

Macaw and a cat

As you can see, I have the Macaw sketched, and a little work going on in the background.

I've added a little of the brilliant colors to his glorious head! I am still playing with the back ground.

I've started in on the blues of his feathers- how beautiful these birds are- WOW!

I'm using my own photo references.I love taking photos, mostly at zoos when my hubby and I get to travel. We have children scattered all over, so we are on the road quite often. We usually take along our grand-cat, Miss MaLee. You can see a photo of her at the end of this post.

I'm still not thrilled with the background, but I will dabble a bit more on that a little later...





 MaLee, doing a little critiquing for me. We hope you'll come back and see the finished product!!!

Blessings,
Sandra Cutrer
Fine Art