Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Ocean Abstract Painting - Sarasota - Lakewood Ranch - Venice, Fl.

"Morning in Shades of Blue," my newest abstract diptych is an ethereal rendering of a misty morning at the sea. This measures 20"x32". This peaceful painting is easy on the eyes as well as the imagination. It would be a great addition to any room. My studio is in Lakewood Ranch, Fl. I sell my work nationally and love to work with clients. Thanks for viewing - Jill Saur







Monday, July 28, 2025

Buy Abstract Painting Lakewood Ranch/Sarasota/Bradenton, FL


My 36"x24" acrylic painting, "Ultramarine Abstract" radiates emotional depth with swaths of ultramarine blue, a color that feels both infinite and intimate. The canvas is alive with layered strokes—some fluid and sweeping, others sharp and urgent—creating a rhythm that pulls the viewer inward. Variations in tone range from deep, velvety midnight blues to luminous, electric highlights, suggesting movement like ocean currents or shifting skies. It's as if the painting is in constant dialogue with the unseen. The absence of representational forms gives the ultramarine and other blues the space to speak its own language—one of mystery, and boundless possibility.

This painting is available to purchase on my website.  If you're looking for a different size or different colors, I also love to paint commissions.  I'd love to help you see your vision to come to fruition.  My studio is in Lakewood Ranch, Fl.  Please contact me through my website.  - Jill Saur

www.JillSaurFineArt.com

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Commission Original Wall Art in Sarasota - Lakewood Ranch - Bradenton, FL

I'm Jill Saur, and I love to paint commissions.  Many artists steer away from taking on a project that will ultimately be under the scrutiny of their clients.  However,  I love doing just that!  I've been incredibly fortunate to have the nicest clients which motivates me even further to meet their expectations.  

Here is a 30"x40" commissioned piece titled, "Buckhead Vista".  Below, you can see photos of my process and my clients review.  My studio is in Lakewood Ranch, Fl.  I paint commissions for clients in all 50 states! You can contact me through my website, www.JillSaur.com - Jill Saur

From my clients who commissioned 30"x40" "Buckhead Vista"

"Jill made our first original painting experience incredibly special. We approached Jill after finding her work online wanting to commission a painting of the view from our Buckhead balcony. Our intent was to capture the beauty of the view to feature in our future homes, and we specifically picked Jill due to her ability to capture the vibrance of natural and man-made landscapes. 

Jill worked with us to pick our favorite photo of the balcony view and fine-tuned it to the perfect depiction of a fall day looking north to the mountains. Throughout the process, Jill was extremely communicative and sent our family regular progress updates.  She worked tirelessly to perfect every aspect of the photo and we couldn't be more pleased with the outcome. We are so excited to have this unique piece in our family and will cherish it for years to come! Thank you for everything, Jill!" Best, Cara - Buckhead, GA.

I chose hues from my personal color charts that matched up with the enhanced colors in the photo from Cara's balcony.  


I ended up mixing paint on six palette's for this project, my new record.

Jill Saur's Palette

Stratocumulus clouds are very difficult to paint.  I painted a work-up sky on a smaller canvas, working out my strategy for the sky and then I began the larger piece. 


After getting further along with the sky, I painted a yellow underpainting for the trees and foliage. This way, they would end up with a beautiful glow.


This next photo shows the beginnings of the foliage.


The street scenes were very complicated.  Not wanting to settle for anything less than spectacular, I painted them several times to get the perspective and size correct.  Below, you can see the finished result.

Cara's husband, Aaron, picked up the painting so that he could take it to the framer.  With his permission, I'm sharing this photo.  Happy client, happy artist!


Contact me through my website.

Sunday, July 20, 2025

Ocean and Beach Wall Painting, Sarasota - FL


©2025 Painting by Jill Saur


©2025, Painting by Jill Saur

"It's not about what it is, it's about what it can become." - Dr. Seuss

This sunrise in Kauai was spectacular!  It's become a special memory that I've been able to share with my sister.  My goal as an artist is to capture a dynamic, living moment and express it with paint and canvas.  I wasn't feeling well when I painted this one.  It took a bit of time, persistence, and even painting with my opposite hand.  I pushed through and I'm pleased that I did.  I painted the last stroke on it yesterday, smiled and said, "It is finished."

I've named my 36"x36" acrylic painting, "Into the Deep Blue."

I paint commissions and sell my work through my website or in my studio by appointment only.

www.JillSaurFineArt.com



Saturday, July 19, 2025

Buy Original Wall Art - Paintings - Lakewood Ranch, FL

 


© 1990-2024 Jill Saur Original Painting, all rights reserved

Palette Knife Painting

The intrigue of a palette knife painting lies in its vibrant texture and dynamic expressiveness. Each stroke of the knife adds layers of depth and dimension, creating a sculptural surface that invites viewers to explore every ridge and groove. Below, the bold colors and sweeping movements of my painting, capture my emotions and energy, resulting in a work that feels alive and spontaneous.

This painting, "Rhapsodic Blues," is sold but I have many other paintings on my website to peruse. Thanks for viewing! My studio is in the Sarasota - Lakewood Ranch area. Thank you for viewing, Jill

www.JillSaurFineArt.com


Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Florida Sunsets - Commission A Painting

Sunsets here in Lakewood Ranch - Florida, are pure, poetic beauty—where sky and water seem to meet in harmony. As the sun dips toward the horizon, it paints the sky in vivid hues of gold, cyan, purple, ultramarine and rose. These colors stretch across the clouds like brushstrokes on a canvas, glowing with a warmth that feels both powerful and gentle. As an artist who tries to capture a fleeting moment of this beauty, I’m humbled.

Below, on the surface of our pond, the sunset mirrors itself. The water becomes a liquid looking glass, capturing every shade and shimmer. Ripples slightly distort the reflection, but in still moments, the mirrored sunset is nearly as vivid as the sky itself—two worlds suspended in perfect unison. Every night is different and a spectacle to behold. The sunrise here is fleeting but the sunset lingers on like the smell of fragrant perfume after someone has left the room.








Interested in an original painting inspired by the incredibly beautiful florida skies?  Commission me to paint an original work of art just for you.  I've been painting commissions for almost forty years.  I love working with clients to provide them with the perfect painting for their home.  Contact me through my website.  Thanks for viewing - Jill Saur