Artists Of Texas Contemporary Paintings and Art

This painting was a commission from a gentleman who had previously bought a painting from me. Like me, both the bride and groom are from New York, she of Puerto Rican descent (like myself), and he of Panamanian descent. The reference photo was of the two of them dancing on their wedding day with his uncle in the back playing the conga drums.  I first planned on painting it almost exactly like the photo, but I decided to remove the background so that they would be the only subjects in the painting. I also added hints of orange and yellow to the background because I felt this couple was just way too fabulous to have a neutral background, as I originally had painted it. They were both very pleased with the painting and have asked me to do another painting for them. To see and purchase my work, please visit my website  www.melissaatorresart.com . Contact Me Follow me on  Facebook . I do pet commissions of all sizes: Here are a few recent  3x3. Each comes w...

  "Small Owl" by Carol Peterson ( carolmpeterson1@gmail.com ) 10" x 10" watercolor $100   This painting was done in a workshop with Jean Haines, an English watercolorist.  She had us work in a very light wet on wet style.  I took the photo of this owl during a talk by a wildlife rehab lecturer.  She brought about ten different birds to show us, mostly owls.  I took a number of very good photo references.

  "Ryan's Toad" by Carol Peterson www.carolpetersonart.com 10" x 13" mixed media $100   My grandson, Ryan, took the photo of this toad which I used for reference.  He found the toad on a hike in Split Rock State Park in Minnesota.  He lay on the muddy path having a marvelous time taking close-ups of this fella.  The toad seemed totally unperturbed. This painting was done on an old painting which I collaged, stamped, painted, etc.  I used gouache to put the image on and darken the background.  I love experimenting with these mixed media papers.

  "Caught!" by Carol Peterson 5" x 7" acrylic $100   This painting was done from a photo of my daughter's compost bin.  She has many raccoons around her home and the "stinkers" are constantly getting in the compost bin or the garbage.  They are very brave and even beg!  These animals are very intelligent and seem almost human.  This acrylic is painted on a board with a venetian red gesso under painting.

  "Whoooo" by Carol Peterson ( carolmpeterson1@gmail.com ) 8" x 8" watercolor $100.00   This painting was done from a photo of an owl taken at a study club I belong to.  A woman from our wildlife refuge brought 7 or 8 birds to the meeting and told us about them as she carried them around the room.  This owl was very alert and intrigued me with his stare.  I used a very loose watercolor wet in wet technique for his body. Hard edges and a more direct approach was taken with the owl's face.

  "Shaggy" by Carol Peterson 7" x 5" acrylic on board $80   This is a painting of a friend's dog.  The dog is an English bulldog and it is rare when you can see his eyes.  I got lucky with this photo.  The painting is on a background of bright orange which gives the painting a glow even through the layers of fur.

  "Who Me?" by Carol Peterson ( carolmpeterson1@gmail.com ) 8" x 10" acrylic on board $125   This little Pug is feeling very guilty about something he has done.  I love the large eyes and wrinkles in Pug dogs.  This painting has a venetian red gesso underpainting.  The dark green blue paint I used contrasts nicely with the red giving the painting a glow.

16"Hx12"w     One of my favorite dogs and his owner.He's a corgy and I think they are so cool.     125.00+ 20.00shipping     You can purchase here artabstractz.com   For further info you can e-mail me at tim.lincoln@aol.com 

"Snyder" by Carol Peterson ( carolpeterson@suddenlink.net ) 7" x 5" acrylic on board $90.00 This dog belongs to a friend of mine.  He is just adorable and poses nicely for his picture to be taken.  Although he is a white dog, many colors seem to be reflected in his coat.  This painting and the other animal portraits posted in the last few weeks, will be for sale in the Lubbock Studio Tour, November 10th and 11th.  I will be showing my work at RendR  Framing and Gallery.

"Moooo"  by Carol Peterson ( carolpeterson@suddenlink.net ) 10" x 8" acrylic on board $150 This painting was done on a gold gesso underpainting --- the gesso I used is from Daniel Smith. I love painting animals and cows in particular.   I am not sure why since I was raised and am still a city girl.

"Bobby the Beagle"  by Carol Peterson ( carolpeterson@suddenlink.net ) 10" x 8" acrylic on board $150 This painting has a venetian red gesso underpainting .  I love this color of gesso -- available from Daniel Smith.  Beagles are so cute and this fellow is no exception.  They are always so enthusiastic and happy.  This painting is one of several small acylics that I did on vacation on the North Shore of Lake Superior. 

Painted in oils on an 8" x10" Ampersand art board. A close-up,detailed portrait of a magnificent tiger.  Please contact me at: sandrasart777@aol.com or visit my personal blog at: srcartavenue.blogspot.com for pricing and more of my work. Thank you, Sandra Reeves Cutrer sandrasart777@aol.com srcartavenue.blogspot.com

"Afternoon Delight" is a small (6" x 6") oil painting on a gallery wrapped canvas, all sides painted a dark hue. This painting was done from one of my many photos, taken at the Houston Zoo. Getting in close, I went for a shot that, once painted, would still convey the beauty of the duck's soft feathers, and its beautiful dark eye peeking out at me. I am sure it wasn't thrilled that I disturbed its delightful afternoon nap! Thank you for reading my blog and looking at my work. For more information on this painting, or other pieces of my work, please visit my personal blog at: srcartavenue.blogspot.com or contact me at: sandrasasart777@aol.com for any questions or comments. I love taking commissions. Sandra R Cutrer

"Bovine Beauty" by Carol Peterson ( carolpeterson@suddenlink.net ) 10" x 8" acrylic on board $100 This piece is done on a piece of matboard with a bright orange underpainting.  The orange color gives the piece a nice glow.  I enjoy painting animals and cows in particular.  This animal had such a nice scruffy look that I couldn't resist taking its photo.

These two sweethearts were painted loosely (with a lot of fun) in bright colors. My husband and I were on a short vacation in North Louisiana, when I spotted them in a field. As I approached the fence, they came running toward me. I'm pretty sure they were expecting a treat. The female was large and pregnant, while her hubby seemed very alert and protective of her as I snapped a few photos for reference material. Painted in oils on a 16"x20" stretched canvas, ready to frame. These two cuties  will bring a pop of color and some fun to your favorite room! For more information and prices, contact me at sandrasart777@aol.com, or visit my personal blog at srcartavenue.blogspot.com. Thanks for looking! Sandra Reeves Cutrer

"Spring Chickens" is a small original oil painting on an 8" x 10" professional artist board. These two chickens have a wonderful live, living on the beautiful Biltmore Estate in North Carolina. The rooster wasn't up to sharing with the hen that day, pecking at her when she got a little to close, but she ended up not taking much more off of him, getting her share of the grass bugs.  Thanks for looking at my work. For more information on this painting, or to view more of my work, please visit my blog at: srcartavenue.blogspot.com or contact me at: sandrasart777@aol.com. Sandra Reeves Cutrer

  "Night Glider" is a precious barn owl, painted in oils on a 12" x 12" x 1.3" wrap-around canvas (all sides painted, so no need for a frame). Sadly, the barn owl is becoming an endangered species in many states, and overseas they are considered a "Species of European Concern". Every animal put on this earth is for a purpose- many for numerous purposes! There are so many animals we humans never think twice about (especially if they aren't considered cute, pet friendly, or money makers). We should all take great concern for each creature, knowing that each one was formed as a living, breathing creation from our great creator. Thank you for looking at my work. For more information on this painting, and other pieces of my work, please contact me at: sandrasart777@aol.com or visit my blog at: srcartavenue.blogspot.com. Sandra Reeves Cutrer

"On the Lookout" is an original oil painting of two beautiful Baltimore Orioles, with their deep black eyes scanning the horizon, not only for a meal, but for anything or anyone that could cause them to lose out on such a beautiful day. The Baltimore oriole males have such brilliant colored plumage, making them one of the most favored birds to watch. Many thanks to Larry Ditto, a professional photographer for Texas Highways magazine, Field and Stream, National Geographic, and many other fine magazines and articles on wild life in the USA, who so graciously allowed me to paint one of his beautiful photographs. Thank you for looking at my work. For information on purchasing this painting, or any other pieces, please contact me at: sandrasart777@aol.com or visit my blog at : srcartavenue.blogspot.com Sandra Reeves Cutrer

Prima Donna (or First Lady) is painted in dark blue oils using the monochrome method, on a 12”x12”x1” gallery wrapped canvas. All sides are painted in a dark blue hue, so she can be left unframed if desired. This pretty little lady wasn’t keen on having her photo taken, but I hung in and waited for her to relax. She finally decided she wasn’t all that worried about the fuss, gave me a regal glance, and curled up for a long nap. One can never predict what a cat will do, especially if they think you are trying to take charge! Thanks for looking at my work. Please view this painting, more of my work, and price information @srcartavenue.blogspot.com. Or you may contact me at sandrasart777@aol.com. A canvas is never empty. — Robert Rauschenberg

This big guy is painted in oils. When an admirer saw my painting, she quickly posted me an email that explained how gentle these "giants" can be, although at the moment he started running, you could have fooled me! I took off for higher ground, and our (thankfully) close-by cabin.  She wrote, “ The Watusi is an amazing animal. We have had our bull for about 10 years. His horns are tipped, and is the only breed we know of that sharpens them back up. He is very protective of his new lady love, a red Watusi heifer. It amazes me when I come out with feed, as he waits until she comes up to the trough before he will start eating. A true gentleman. Our neighbor likes it when he bellows, sounding like a male elk's bugling." Maybe I was running for nothing, but he sure didn't look like a gentle giant to me! A Lot of Bull is painted in oils on a 24"x30"x1.5" wrap around canvas, so no need for framing. Please contact me at sandrasart@777.aol.com for pric...