ORIGINAL PAINTINGS BY JILL SAUR

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Andrew Wyeth

Andrew Wyeth is one of the most revered American artists and is certainly one of my favorites! I had hoped to meet him before he passed away, but the opportunity did not present itself.

I have read a number of biographies on this disciplined, talented and mysterious man. When I was in art school, I wrote a paper on him and delivered an oral presentation to a group of students who had no idea

of the genius of this man.

I am most impressed by Andrew Wyeth's early life and artistic discipline as a young boy, when he would draw from real life, and study with his father, N.C. Wyeth, a well-known illustrator. Andrew and his father would roam the fields and bring in the bones and carcasses of deceased wild animals for Andrew to study and draw.

I love that Andrew Wyeth puts so much feeling into his work, and it shows with his brilliant imagery, texture, and subject matter. Andrew Wyeth was given free reign to enter his neighbors homes and paint them even while they were asleep! One of my favorite paintings is the third one below. Andrew captured a long time friend while he was asleep, and it is fraught with feeling!

I will never forget one of Andrew Wyeth's practices. He didn't show his work to anyone before it was completed because he felt he would lose the power with which he painted it. Andrew didn't want to be more concerned about someones reaction than his own intentions.

Though my work is entirely different than Andrew Wyeth, he has forever impacted me as an artist. I never start a new endeavor without feeling a passion for what I am painting. I think about what I want to convey and I put all that I have into it.

I am thankful for the life of this man and the legacy he has left behind. - Jill Saur

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"Christina's World" by Andrew Wyeth

"Helga" by Andrew Wyeth

Andrew Wyeth's Friend

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

BUY ART - Aspen Tree Painting by Jill Saur

This 48"x36" acrylic painting on a wide border canvas is elegant, stunning, and always draws compliments from those who see it. I was inspired to paint this from viewing the aspens in Colorado in the early evening during Fall. Those who know me, know how much I love aspen trees. Once you have stood amongst a grove of white aspens, heard their quaking leaves, and felt the peaceful quiet of the forest, you will want to return often.

My aspen paintings give my patrons the opportunity to be reminded of this tree's majestic beauty. This original painting can be purchased at the Frameworks Gallery, in Marietta, GA.

Their phone number is (770) 973-6701. I invite you to become a collector and experience the joy of owning artwork that inspires and uplifts your soul.

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Thursday, June 16, 2011

Jill Saur

In my mind, I am re-visiting a trip my husband and I took to Estes Park, Colorado. We stayed one mile from the entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park. For nine wonderful days, Tom and I were able to photograph my favorite subject matter, aspen trees! The elk and aspens were abundant, and the weather was enchanting. Tom is a great photographer and he was in his element.

We met some wonderful photographers, and were delighted by how nice they were to share some of their favorite places to capture amazing shots.

This was my first trip to Rocky Mountain National Park. The leaves were changing up at Bear Lake and I think we went there at least three different times. We got some of our best photos there.

Our National Parks are a gift to be treasured!

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Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Tree Landscape Painting "Radiant Peace" by Jill Saur

I just finished this 11"x14" palette knife painting today for a new collector in California. This is a river I came across in Taos, New Mexico. It was a special moment because the lighting was radiant as it streamed through a path in the woods and onto the water. I just knew that I had to paint it. This is a different version from another painting that I did several years ago of the same scene. I suppose that one day when I am old and gray, I will still remember this river and how glorious it felt to stumble upon it.

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Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Aspen Tree Painting "Golden Vibrance" by Jill Saur

Santa Fe, New Mexico, inspired this acrylic painting on canvas. I spent about two weeks there several years ago and just got lost in the trees (figuratively of course). The aspen trees are interconnected by their roots and they actually support one another! I call them "The Giving Trees". All of my work is available on my website:

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Friday, June 3, 2011

"Ambiance" by Jill Saur

One of my faithful collector's acquired this painting from me yesterday. It's entitled, "Ambiance" for the soft glow and warm feeling that radiates from the canvas. I am thankful to have collector's that return to me for more artwork because they love what I do.

If I lived to be a thousand years old, it still would not be enough time to paint all the things that I am interested in painting. Knowing that my time on this earth is limited to an earthly time frame, it causes me to be more mindful of what I do paint. I want each and every new piece to be meaningful and I continue to put my entire self into each new work of art.

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Tuesday, May 3, 2011

"Red Pepper Charm" Red Pepper Painting by Jill Saur

Bright, cheerful, and full of texture, is the best description of this 8"x8" palette knife painting on a wide canvas. I found some great red peppers at my local farmers market. When I know I am going to use fresh produce for a painting, I take my time to pick out pieces that seem to have the most shape and character.

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Thank you for taking the time to look at my work. I invite you to become a collector. - Jill

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Floral Palette Knife Painting by Jill Saur "Bouquet In Pink"

In life, I see flowers as a sign of hope that beautiful things can emerge from the winter of our lives. I often visit my local farmers market to pick out my own flowers for a still life subject. Texture abounds in this 11"14" acrylic palette knife painting on canvas. Applying thick amounts of paint on the canvas adds a sumptuous quality that is irresistible to look at and touch.

If you are interested in this piece or would like to see more of my work. Please visit my website. I invite you to become a collector and experience the joy of owning original artwork that uplifts and inspires.

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Sunday, April 24, 2011

"Commission Artwork" by Jill Saur

This is a commission painting that I created for a clients dining room. There are a number of good reasons to commission artwork. The best reason is to have exactly what you want in the size that you are looking for.

If you are interested in a commissioned painting, please contact me. I just created a new page on my website that highlights my most recent commissions. I share the entire process, including photos and my patrons comments regarding their experience. CLICK HERE

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Monday, March 21, 2011

Complimentary Color Painting by Jill Saur

This is the palette for a complimentary color painting that I painted a while back. Then entire palette is mixed from one red and one green. Red and green are complimentary colors (colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel). White is allowed to lighten, and black is allowed to darken.

Complimentary colors look good together when they are side by side. When mixed together, they produce wonderful hues and tones. This palette produced the painting below which is a scene at the Chattahoochee River.

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Thursday, March 10, 2011

"Symphony In Red" Aspen Tree Painting by Jill Saur

This dynamic painting "Symphony In Red" is 48"x60". It is available. This painting has a powerful presence and is intended to be the centerpiece of a room. I have under-painted it with warm colors giving this painting a warm glow in any lighting condition.

Please contact me to inquire about the price of this painting. I invite you to become a collector of my work and experience the joy of owning original artwork that uplifts the soul!

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Saturday, March 5, 2011

"Afternoon Dream" Aspen Tree Painting by Jill Saur

"Afternoon Dream" is the title of this painting. It expresses the mood of a summer afternoon in a meadow of aspen trees, with no other cares other than to take in beauty of the day. This painting is sold but I have many others like it on my website. If you have a particular size that you are looking for, I specialize in commissions. I am working on two large commissions right now. I invite you to become a collector and experience the joy of owning your own original!

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Thursday, February 24, 2011

Aspen Tree grove

Just deposit me in a grove of aspens or a field leading to them, and I will be as happy as it gets as an artist who just loves these trees. This photo was taken in Estes Park on a beautiful fall day. If you ever get a chance to visit Estes Park, I highly recommend it! There is so much to see and do, and so many places to go for solitude. Solitude, I wonder if this next generation will be able to slow down enough, and put down the electronic gadgets long enough to experience pure, unadulterated solitude. My best ideas come when I am able to be still and take in natures beauty and allow God to fill me with His inspiration!

When the weather is nice, and I can get away, I drive down to the Chattahoochee River here in Georgia and get lost amongst the trees and winding river. The sights and sounds are refreshing, and I am always inspired to continue on in my journey here on this earth.

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Tuesday, February 22, 2011

"The Hastening Tree" Tree Art by Jill Saur

I went down to the river today to take a walk and visit my tree. Well, it's not exactly my tree, but it is my favorite. I have written about this tree before, but today I took a photo of why it is so special. It is hollow at the base, completely hollow. However, this tree continues to thrive and put out beautiful foliage through spring, summer and fall.

The first photo here is just from standing underneath and looking up. It is winter. The tree is naked, old, and some of the limbs are broken and exposed. It only has a few roots on either side of the trunk. It takes in what it needs and then gives back. It gives its beauty to those who take the time to observe it. It gives shade from the hot sun and provides a cool place to sit and just think about life. It gives me the lesson that although life can be difficult at times, it is possible to survive against all odds and even thrive.

The second photo is a close up of the base of the tree. There is not only a hole, but the hole goes completely through to the other side. The tree has been this way for at least the last

four years. I have been photographing it in different seasons, and I have done a number of paintings from my photos.

The last photo is my favorite painting that I've done of this tree. It is called, "The Hastening Tree". I named it that because I get the sense that this tree is making its last sprint to reach the finish line in all the glory it can muster up. In some deep place inside of me, I relate to this tree and what it stands for.

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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.

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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

Sunday, December 26, 2010

"Winter Haze" Snow Scene by Jill Saur

Since we have snow on the ground here in Georgia, I thought I would pull this painting out of my archive to share. I love painting snow scenes! This is a watercolor and measures around 11"x14". Please visit my website to see more of my work. I invite you to become a collector and experience the joy of owning original artwork that uplifts and inspires.

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Friday, December 17, 2010

"Chattahoochee River" Thoughts by Jill Saur

Those who know me, know that I am passionate about painting trees. I wonder if I caught the bug when I was just a little girl watching my mother breath life into her trees as she painted them. Either way, I began my love affair with painting trees over thirty years ago.

I have several favorite trees along different sections of the Chattahoochee River. Recently, I took a long hike along this beautiful river in search of one of my favorite trees. When I finally arrived at my destination, the clouds overtook the sun, and all of the shadows that I love to photograph had vanished. So, I returned the next day, walked down the huge hill and hiked back to the same place. With great joy, I found the sun at just the right place and the shadows were perfect! This photo is from that day, but not of my favorite tree. I will share that after my painting is completed.

If you haven't figured it yet, the point of this post is PASSION and DETERMINATION. Passion without determination is like having a great car with no gas in it. I would have gone down to that river every day if I needed to, just to get the shot that I was looking for.

When you find what you are passionate about, stay with it, cultivate it, watch it grow, and watch yourself grow with it!

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Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Aspen Tree Snow Scene "Awake Before Winter Two" by Jill Saur

This winter scene is moody, mysterious and it stands alone or actually goes with "Awake Before Winter One". I will post both paintings tomorrow. This 36"x48" acrylic painting is on a wide canvas, is painted on the sides and does not need to be framed. A limited edition, hand embellished, masterpiece giclee is also available in various sizes. Please visit my website to see what my clients have to say about purchasing and collecting my work.

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Monday, December 6, 2010

Aspen Tree Snow Scene "Awake Before Winter One" by Jill Saur

This winter scene is moody, mysterious and it stands alone or actually goes with "Awake Before Winter Two". I will post that painting tomorrow. This 36"x48" acrylic painting is on a wide canvas and does not need to be framed. A limited edition, hand embellished, masterpiece giclee is also available in various sizes. Please visit my website to see what my clients have to say about purchasing and collecting my work.

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