Sunday, January 30, 2011

Tree Photography by Jill Saur

I took the original photo (the one in the  middle) on Friday.  I played with it in photoshop to add some dramatic color and to get some ideas for a painting (the one on top).  Afterwards,  I adjusted the different color tones into a monochromatic black and white (the one on the bottom).  I often just paint from ideas in my imagination, but there are other times that I first work with photography and photoshop to inspire new colors that I haven't worked with before.

By the way, this tree was in the parking lot of my bank on a busy highway!  I was lucky that there was an undeveloped field off to the side, giving the appearance of being out in the middle of nowhere.

©2011 Photo by Jill Saur, all rights reserved
©2011 Photo by Jill Saur, all rights reserved



©2011 Photo by Jill Saur, all rights reserved

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Thursday, January 20, 2011

"Preparations" Onion Palette Knife Painting by Jill Saur

©2010 Onion Palette Knife Painting by Jill Saur, all rights reserved

I love onions!  I love the textures and colors that dance from one to another.  There is something metaphorical about the layers that you have to go through to get to the heart of the onion.  It reminds me of the depth of close relationships.  Sometimes you have to go through the many layers to get to the heart of an individual.  As with an onion, sometimes there are tears.

This acrylic painting is on a 9"x12 inch canvas and is ready to hang.  The sides are painted.  Please contact me for a price.

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Saturday, January 15, 2011

"Why Buy Original Art" by JIll Saur


WHY BUY ORIGINAL ART? By Jill Saur

You walk into a gallery or browse through an artists website, and all of a sudden, amid the host of paintings, your attention is turned to just one.  As if you were the main character in a romance novel, your heart begins to race, and you find yourself swept away.  Then, in the quietness of your observation, this image that has no literal voice, begins to speak to you, uplift your spirit, move your heart and make you smile.

Do you get my point?  Of course you do.  The number one reason to buy an original work of art is because of how much you love it and how it makes you feel.  People who buy original art have a lot to smile about!

A great painting inspirits the right hemisphere of our brains, stimulating ideas, and ideas are the root of creativity.  If you surround yourself with art that inspires, you will be inspired!

Studies in work environments have shown that the productivity of an employee is elevated by as much as 25% when they are exposed to original art in their everyday jobs. This doesn’t surprise me.  Art that makes us feel good can uplift our moods and give us a greater sense of well-being.  My patrons tell me that my art inspires them and the more they look at my work, the more they see.  The greatest two compliments I get are that my paintings exude ‘joy’ and that they are displayed in a prominent place.

When you buy an original painting from me you will have a one-of-a-kind creation that no one else in the world has. With the longevity of the premium quality acrylic and oil paints I use, your painting will become a family heirloom and be able to be passed down to subsequent generations. 

Original art also has aesthetic value.  It can either blend in with the natural décor of a room, or as many collectors prefer, it can stand out from everything else and be the focal point.  Because my art is vibrant, full of life, and luminous,  most of my clients purchase my art to become the focal point of a room or office.

When you buy a painting from me, you can continue to follow my work online through my website and my blog.  I regularly post my current paintings and what inspired me to paint them.  I have a solid record of selling to collectors for the past twenty-five years and I feel that the best of my work is yet to come.

When you buy art from local and national artists who have spent years developing their style, technique, creativity and expertise, you become the impetus that keeps the renaissance of talented contemporary artists alive. - Jill Saur  Website:  www.JillSaurFineArt.com


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Thursday, January 13, 2011

"Aspen Rhapsody In Snow" Aspen Snow Scene by Jill Saur

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I thought it would be appropriate to finish, sign, and photograph "Aspen Rhapsody In Snow" because of all the snow that we were inundated with this week here in Georgia.  This piece is 32"x70".  It is a triptych, acrylic, brush and palette knife painting on a wide canvas.  I am currently going to hang it in my dining room, but I could be persuaded to sell it if you are interested.  I love painting the aspens in snow and have been doing so for over twenty-seven years!  This painting has been quite the labor of love!

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Wednesday, January 12, 2011

"Autumn Green" Aspen Tree Painting by Jill Saur

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Quaking aspens in autumn are a sight to behold!  The sound of these leaves blowing in the wind are like nothing I have ever heard before.  Truly, these are enchanting trees!  This acrylic palette knife painting, "Autumn Green" is painted on an 11"x14" wide canvas.  The sides are painted and there is no need for a frame.  Please email or call me for a price on this serene painting.

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Tuesday, January 11, 2011

"Taos Winter" by Jill Saur

©2011 "Taos Winter" by Jill Saur, all rights reserved


"Taos Winter" is 11"x14".  It is an acrylic palette knife painting on a wide canvas, which eliminates the need for a frame.  I love painting with a palette knife because it's a wonderful way to free up and just 'see' what happens with the paint.  

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Monday, January 10, 2011

"Afternoon Light" Tree Art by JIll Saur

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This new painting, "Afternoon Light" is 11"x14".  It is an acrylic painted on a wide canvas which eliminates the need for framing.     In such a busy world that we live in, it's nice to have something that reminds you of solitude and beauty.  I invite you to become a collector.

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