Commission Aspen Tree Painting

©1990-present, Aspen Art by Jill Saur, all rights reserved

"Its wonderful to climb the liquid mountains of the sky.  Behind me and before me is God and I have no fears." - Helen Keller  

My 30"x30" acrylic aspen tree palette knife painting on wide border canvas is titled, "Finding Grace" and is available to purchase through my new secured e-commerce website.  I've been selling my vibrant artwork to collectors for twenty-nine years. Experience the joy of owning artwork that inspires and uplifts your soul!  

Are you looking to commission a painting for that special place in your home? I love to paint commissions.  Read about the process and see what my patrons have to say about working with me. My website, www.JillSaurFineArt.com.

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Commission Artwork Atlanta, GA.

©1990-present Flowers in Vase painting by Jill Saur, all rights reserved

I love Van Gogh.  People often associate Van Gogh with his tumultuous life and don't realize he was a master artist, draftsman, and color theory genius.

A few weeks ago I was inspired to paint this heavily textured palette knife painting using brilliant azure blues, effusive reds, and warm golds.  Although I painted this spontaneously,  I still used my knowledge of color theory and the elements of principle and design.  

After concentrating on using those elements for so many years, they just seem to come naturally to me now.  When someone asks me how long it took me to complete a particular painting,  I'm tempted to reply, "Oh, about thirty years or so."  

This 16"x20" textured acrylic palette knife flower painting is titled, "Red on Blue."  This painting sold through one of my representing galleries.  I'm extremely thankful to have folks who appreciate and love my work.  If you're interested in purchasing a similar original, please consider commissioning a painting with me.

To see more of my work on my website, or to commission a painting, please click on this link.

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The Importance of Learning to Draw

Van Gogh's Letter To Theo: Learning To Draw

It’s more or less the same with drawing as with writing. When one learns to write as a child, one has the feeling that one will never discover how to do it, and it seems to be a miracle when one sees the schoolmaster write so quickly. Nevertheless, in time one grasps it. And I really believe that one must learn to draw in such a way that it’s as easy as writing something down, and that one must master proportion and learn to see in such a way that one can reproduce at will whatever one sees on a larger or smaller scale. - Van Gogh

Drawing never came naturally to me.  I had to learn.  It was grueling for me, until I finally found a teacher who taught proportioning.  The light went on and I haven't turned back since.

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Van Gogh's Trees

Chattahoochee River Painting

Atlanta is a big city and people here don't realize there are thousands of acres along the Chattahoochee River that have been preserved as part of the National Park Service.  When you get out in these areas, you realize you could be anywhere! The scenery is breathtaking, there are no sounds of cars, the air is fresh, and it's quiet!
My 48"x36" acrylic painting of Sope Creek, is titled, "Autumn Promise".  I'm thankful to live in such a beautiful area where I can get lost in nature and have my artistic senses refreshed.

Are you interested in this painting?  Or, would you like to commission your own painting? I love to paint commissions.  Your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed!  Visit my website and see what my happy patrons have to say!  CLICK HERE

©1990-2018 Chattahoochee River By Jill Saur, all rights reserved

Aspen Tree Paintings

Martin Glaser, a legendary New York graphic designer, famous for creating the ‘I Love New York’ logo, recently spoke about something that’s dear to my heart.  Martin said, “If you can sustain your interest in what you’re doing, you’re an extremely fortunate person.  What you see very frequently in people’s professional lives, and perhaps in their emotional life as well, is that they lose interest in the third act.  You sort of get tired, and indifferent, and sometimes, defensive and you kind of lose your capacity for astonishment, and that’s a great loss, because the world is a very astonishing place.”

Most of my clients lead very busy lives, are professional businessmen and women, own businesses and some are taking care of large families.  I also stay very busy with my classes, painting, and the business side of what I do.  It takes determination to stop and re-charge the creative side, but it's vitally important.

I’m in the third act of my life and  I still find wonder in observing nature, seeing the cloud formations before a storm, and getting up early to watch the sunrise over the misty waters of the Chattahoochee River. 

I agree with Martin Glaser, the world is a very astonishing place and I hope you're able to take the necessary time to be utterly astonished too!   www.JillSaurFineArt.com

Jill Saur in Aspen Forest

Summer Aspen Tree Painting

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©1990-2016 Summer Aspen Painting by Jill Saur, all rights reserved

Longing for summer? I thought I'd share my 36"x36" acrylic aspen tree painting, "Summer Path".  It was inspired by a beautiful day in Taos, New Mexico.  This painting hangs in the home of a collector.  However, it's available to purchase as a limited edition hand-embellished giclee.

Would you love to have your own original painting?  I paint commissions in all sizes from small to oversized!  On my website, you can read how your able to commission a painting with me and what my happy patrons have to say about my work. (link below)

To see more of my current available paintings, please visit my website.  www.JillSaur.com

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