Artists Of Texas Contemporary Paintings and Art

Who Is The Guilty One? 12" x 24" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas Contemporary Rooster Painting I finished this painting yesterday in the studio, along with two other rooster paintings.  I had alot of fun with this canvas...and as soon as it it dry it will be going to Dutch Art Gallery  in Dallas.  These three chicks are up to something...and someone is guilty!  Thanks for looking at this blog and the art posted here.  Stay cool.  kay@kwyne.com  -  Kay

The Turn 18" x 18" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas I painted this chicken from a photograph I had found in my stash of roosters, chickens and hens.  I spent several days painting this one....I wanted to paint all of my 30 Day Challenge paintings on small canvases, but needed to change it up only after day one.  Since I didn't pick a theme, size or limit myself on my rules for the   Slices of Life by Leslie Saeta   painting challenge, I pulled out a 18" x 18" canvas and some wide brushes.  I enjoyed painting this one, although I didn't get real loose with my brush strokes.  This is painting #4, and I can say already that I will surprise myself if I can keep up the pace at the studio with everything else going on.  I hope all of my fellow artists are enjoying this challenge.  Four down, twenty-six to go.  Thanks for looking at this blog....Kay at kay@kwyne.com.

"Night Glider" a barn owl. This is an original oil painting on canvas by Texas Wildlife Artist Sandra Reeves Cutrer. Look at those expressive deep pools, dark eyes that are  forward-facing, an adaptation that gives them binocular vision. Like all owls, they are unable to move their eyes within their eye sockets and must instead rotate their head to direct their focus on different locations. With their heart-shaped white face, who can not fall in love with these beautiful birds.Painting the feathers to show their soft fluffy growth was rewarding work. I really enjoyed working on Night Glider! Thanks for reading my blog and looking at my work. For more information, or to view other pieces of my work, please visit my blog at: srcartavenue.blogspot.com or contact me at: sandrasart777@aol.com . Blessings, Sandra Reeves Cutrer

SOLD! Atsila, an expressionism painting in oils on stretched canvas of a Native American Indian Chief. Atsila has a new home in New Mexico. Normally, I paint realistic with a painterly style, but my brush had its own mind that day, and I let it lead. I learn so much when I loosen up, especially right after I have worked on a very detailed piece of work. Sometimes in life we just have to let go and see what comes from some other place, deeper inside than we thought we could reach into! Thank you for looking at my work. To see more please visit me at: srcartavenue.blogspot.com, or contact me at: sandrasart777@aol.com . Blessings, 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

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

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Here is a pic of the demo that I did at Dutch Art Gallery yesterday. I started by toning the canvas with a warm grey. Then began putting the paint on with my palette knife. I had taped off some of the larger areas that would eventually have titanium white so that the white would not get muddy or streaked. The canvas is 36" x 36" so it will take a while to get it covered with paint...it will take alot of paint for sure. The day went by fast because there were alot of people stopping in. Pam had a constant stream of framing customers, and then there were those who came in to see the Artists of Texas Annual show, Where Texas Finds It's Color... artistsofTexas.org ArtistofTexas.blogspot.com DailyPaintersofTexas.blogspot I hope to take this canvas to the studio today and work on it. Thanks for viewing this blog. Thanks for stopping in at The Dutch Art Gallery to see the show. Kay

Blue Sky Aspens 10" x 20" Oil on Canvas Palette Knife Painting The paint was applied with a palette knife on this canvas, giving the surface alot of texture. This is one of those contemporary oil paintings that I feel like I can truely say I am a colorist. I would say that I gave this painting color importance, achieving a special effect with color. Lots of color, many shades. It will take a long time to dry. I plan to deliver this painting to The Dutch Art Gallery ....Pam at Dutch Art has a gold frame waiting for this canvas. I can't wait to see it all framed up and hanging. Thanks for viewing this blog, and have an artful day! Please contact me if you are interested in this painting or any of my other pieces. kay@kwyne.com or 214-532-0325

Hmmmm...the second of the current sun goddess series. She looks uncomfortable to me, but I can't sit still long enough to sunbathe, so what do I know? I am painting on linen w/ clear gesso, which allows the grey-taupe tone of the linen to show thru. I am experimenting with leaving some of that canvas unpainted. This is gallery depth linen, so no need to frame. To purchase this painting ($320.), contact me or use the PayPal button below. To see more of my work, please visit my blog . Thanks for looking!

I have a good bit of reference material of people soaking up the sun in various degrees of undress. My favorite perspective is looking from the deck above...it was easy to observe the patterns, colors, and shadows without intruding on the individual's solitude. I plan a series of these...they could be interesting hung together, but each will stand on its own composition. I am currently painting on gallery depth linen, so no need to frame. If you wish to purchase this painting ($320.), contact me or use the PayPal button below. To see more of my work, please visit my blog .

A great diner is one of my favorite things. This one is in Dallas, owned by a friend of mine, and is just a great place for food and friends. The strong morning light through the back windows added an interesting touch to this composition, making all the condiments look like mini-cityscapes (well, that's how it looked to me!). To purchase this painting, (price $2250., no need to frame as painting is finished on all edges, gallery depth canvas) use the PayPal button below, or contact me for more info. Thanks for looking!

Old truck, old dog, what could be better? Enough said. If interested in purchasing this painting, ($300 + freight, includes black gallery frame), please email me or use PayPal button below.

Not exactly, but I believe these boys would have grabbed one if they could! It was a beautiful day with strong light dancing off the water and the boys...a good day. If you are interested in purchasing this painting, please contact me .

Fenced In 24" x 24" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas I must admit that I don't see too many of buffalo in Dallas. My inspiration for this painting was a photograph taken by studio painting partner Mark Malone. Last summer Mark and John Martin were driving near Cimmarron, north of Angel Fire, New Mexico. Mark said that there were three buffalo close to the fence----I liked this fellow who was standing behind the fence. Mark had painted this buffalo, grazing in the field, and graciously gave me the opportunity to paint this creature. My first day of painting was fun...I splashed on some color, positioned the head off-center on the canvas. Day two was even more fun because I really got the color going. But by day three and four, I was struggling with the snout on this guy. I guess I have painted too many cows, and he looked more like a cow than a buffalo. After a critique by Karen, Suzy and Carol at the studio, I believe that I have captured the features on his head. This contem...