"Today" by Jill Saur

I don't normally do this, but I'm going to get a bit more personal here today.  I've been thinking about a post that a friend of mine shared on Facebook yesterday.  His name is Chuck.  You see, Chuck has Lou Gehrig's disease, otherwise known as A.L.S.  He's been battling this for a number of years now, and he is an inspiration to all who know him.  

Tree Branch by Jill Saur

The following quote is from Chucks post yesterday:   

"Thank God It's Today". We can never say, thank God it's tomorrow, or thank God it's yesterday. We cannot experience God's grace for tomorrow, today; but we don't need to. We don't know what a day may bring forth. Live in today and seek God's best (Matthew 6:33-34).

This is normally a difficult time of the year for me.  It marks the anniversary of my mother passing away.  Her death was very painful for me to watch, leaving scars that I thought would never heal.  When I read what Chuck wrote yesterday, it changed the way I am choosing to see September.  This doesn't mean I will forget my mother or her passing.  It means I will not live there in my mind and emotions, when I have today to fully embrace.  Today is a gift.  It's what I have now.  It feels so wonderful to simply say, "Thank God it's today"!   

The tree branch (above) doesn't live in yesterdays storms.  It  doesn't live in tomorrows blue skies or rainy days.  It lives in todays fresh breezes that rustle its leaves, providing a melody for those who will listen.  I'm listening......

Art Commission

This art commission is hanging in the home of wonderful clients who found me through my website.  I invited both the husband and wife to my studio to see my work in person, and to discuss their vision for a commission.  They were looking for an original aspen tree painting to be the centerpiece of the beautiful custom home they were building in Atlanta.

After they decided to move forward, they emailed me a color chart reflecting the colors they wanted their special piece to have.  After I made my own chart with my acrylic paints, I invited them to my studio to see the colors in person.  They also brought me a pottery piece with the colors they wanted in the painting.  You can read more about this process on my website and see my preliminary drawing, and the stages of painting while it was in process.

You might be wondering why an artist would take the time to be so thorough with a client.  All I can say is that I will go the distance with any client, in order to be completely sure they are one- hundred percent satisfied.  I believe the client has the right to be as involved as they choose, especially if they haven't purchased a painting from me in the past.

If you've been looking for a unique painting to fit a specified place, but haven't found both the right painting and the right size.  Please consider commissioning me to paint an original work of art just for you!  See more of my work here:  CLICK HERE

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Please enclose your phone number in the email so  I can give you a call.  Thanks, Jill

©2011 Aspen Tree Painting by Jill Saur, all rights reserved

©2011 Aspen Tree Painting by Jill Saur, all rights reserved

Why Buy Original Art? By Jill Saur

I wrote this article for my website back in 2006.  Since it is still fresh and relevant for today, I'm sharing it again for those who haven't read it. 

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're displayed in a prominent place for all to enjoy.

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 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 - www.JillSaur.com

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The Mona Lisa by Leonardo Da Vinci (Upside Down)

When I was in art school, I learned an invaluable trick from one of my professors.  When I was working on a painting and wanted to really tell how it was coming along, I would turn it upside down, walk away, and study it.  My professor would say, "If it looks good upside down, then you know it will look good right side up".  If something just looked off when it was upside down, it would usually be the key area that I needed to work on when it was right-side up.

Here is one of the most recognized and beautiful paintings of all time.  Just look how exquisite Leonardo Da Vinci's painting, "The Mona Lisa", looks when she is turned upside-down!  Whether you are an artist, or a photographer, if you have not tried this when critiquing your work, I guarantee that it will help!

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Flower Painting by Jill Saur "Inside Beauty"

I finished this 20"x20" acrylic painting this week. I've named it, "Inside Beauty", to remind myself to slow down and reflect on the hidden treasure that lies within our souls.  This painting is vibrant, full of color, and has a beautiful glow any time of day.

To purchase this piece, please visit my website and click on 'Contact Information'.  I accept all major credit cards, and I ship anywhere in the United States and abroad.

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©1990 till present, Flower Painting by Jill Saur, all rights reserved

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Landscape River Painting by Jill Saur

Fresh off the easel!  I am calling this 11"x14" acrylic on wide border canvas, "Radiant Destination". It was inspired by one of my haunts down at the Chattahoochee River, here in Roswell, GA.  The warm undertones shine through and this painting just glows in any light.

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Van Gogh "Landscape At Twilight"

The artwork of Vincent Van Gogh moves me to contemplation and great emotion.  His paintings were on display at the High Museum several years ago.  I remember walking around the corner and seeing one of his paintings in person for the first time.  As my eyes welled up with tears,  I realized that his troubled spirit found solace in expressing his feelings through his painting.  This was later confirmed when I read one of the letters that he wrote to his sister.

Below, I am providing a link to a video from the Van Gogh Museum.  Van Gogh's studio practice is evaluated with his painting, "Landscape At Twilight".  I think this painting is beautiful and probably was painted during one of Vincent's better times.  This is worth watching!

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Van Gogh "Landscape At Twilight"

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Onion Painting On Canvas By Jill Saur

It's no secret that when I am not rendering aspen trees, that I love to paint onions, pears, and just about any colorful thing that comes out of the ground or grows on trees.  I love to add rich texture that makes you feel like it's just going to come off of the canvas.  This 11"x14" acrylic painting is entitled, "Preparations".

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Lionfish by Jill Saur

"My Blue Heaven" is 18"x24" and is an oil on canvas.  My love for the ocean and all of its creatures inspired me to paint this several years ago.  This is one fish you definitely want to look at but not touch.  It's extremely venomous!

This painting remains in my collection.  However,  I do invite you peruse my website and become a collector of artwork that inspires and uplifts the soul!

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Aspen Tree Painting "Aspen Afire" by Jill Saur

Have you ever stood among a grove of aspen trees and heard the fluttering of their leaves in the wind? Or, have you ever been amazed by their beautiful white trunks glistening in the sun against a backdrop of rich and bold hues? This 36"x48" painting, "Aspen Afire", was inspired from one of my trips to Colorado and a secret place that few people know about, where the some of the oldest aspens in world grow. It's breathtakingly beautiful.

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"Angels" by Jill Saur

"Angels", a mixed media painting on wood, was inspired by an encounter I had the last time I saw a dear friend. As I said goodbye to her and walked away, I had a brief vision of heavenly angels. The next morning, she was in a car accident that took her life. She was a kind, dear person with a gentle heart. This painting, which remains in my collection, is dedicated to her.

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River Landscape Painting "Ambient Allure" by Jill Saur

This acrylic on canvas, "Ambient Allure", represents one of my favorite places along the Chattahoochee River in Atlanta. Though Atlanta is a big city, this river has many places of complete solitude, refuge, and abundant beauty. For the past three years, I've been painting, photographing and writing about my time at the different locations along this historic river.

As always, I invite you to become a collector and experience the joy of owning artwork that uplifts and inspires your soul.  

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©1990-present, Landscape Painting by Jill Saur, all rights reserved

Aspen Tree Painting - "Resilience" by Jill Saur

This 36"x36" acrylic painting on gallery wrapped canvas is entitled, "Resilience".  I live, move, and breathe in this title.  Each day we move from the shadows of dawn to the light of day.  It's all about the light!

This painting is available and looking for a good home where it will be cherished and fondly looked upon.  In turn, it will give years of delight, inspiration, and is guaranteed to put a smile on your face!

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Aspen Tree Painting "Found Beauty" by Jill Saur

I closed my eyes and imagined where I would like to be, and this is what I saw.  This 8"x10" acrylic painting, "Found Beauty",  is on a wide canvas and the image is painted on the sides.  I invite you to become a collector and experience the joy owning art that uplifts and inspires.

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©1990 till present - aspen tree painting by Jill Saur, all rights reserved

Pear Painting "Loving Life" by Jill Saur

This pear painting is exuberant, colorful and full of texture.  I used a palette knife on this 8"x6"acrylic painting.  Pears remind me of people and this pear is no exception.  I entitled this, "Loving Life" and it represents the joy of living in the abundant soul.   This 6"x6" painting is $200.00.

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© 1990-2011 Pear Painting "Loving Life" by Jill Saur

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Aspen Tree Painting "Autumn Brilliance" by Jill Saur

Aspen trees in the fall are brilliant with color and vibrant with the last nuance of color until they break forth with brilliant green leaves in the spring.  I love Colorado and New Mexico at this time of year.  I've spent many days doing nothing but walking amongst them, photographing them, and painting them on location.

This acrylic painting, "Autumn Brilliance" is 60"x48" and is on a wide border canvas with the image painted on the side.  It stands alone and doesn't need a frame.  I insure and ship anywhere in the United States.  I invite you to become a collector of my work and experience the joy of owning artwork that uplifts your soul.

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©1990 till present, aspen tree painting by Jill Saur, all rights reserved

Aspen Tree Painting "Resilience In Red" by Jill Saur

This 48"x36" aspen tree painting is entitled, "Resilience In Red".  It is bright, bold, uplifting and looking for a home that needs inspiration.  The image is painted on the sides of this gallery wrapped canvas and doesn't need to be framed.  My inspiration for this dynamic painting comes from experiencing the bold sunsets in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

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Aspen Tree Painting "Resilience In Red" by Jill Saur

This 48"x36" aspen tree painting is entitled, "Resilience In Red".  It is bright, bold, uplifting and looking for a home that needs inspiration.  The image is painted on the sides of this gallery wrapped canvas and doesn't need to be framed.  My inspiration for this dynamic painting comes from experiencing the bold sunsets in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

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©1990 till present, aspen and birch trees by Jill Saur, all rights reserved

Aspen Tree Painting Giclee "Autumn Gold" by Jill Saur

I wrote about this painting a few weeks ago on my blog and a new patron in Hollywood, Fla. ordered a hand-embellished giclee of it.  I want to show some enlarged images of the thickly textured paint that I added to this piece.  It looks like a new original.  I had a lot of fun working on this.  Since the original is sold, I know that I will probably have to do this for myself one day because this is one of my favorite paintings.  This giclee of "Autumn Gold" is 30"x40".  

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©1990-2011 Jill Saur Fine Art, all rights reserved

©1990-2011 Jill Saur Fine Art, all rights reserved

©1990-2011 Jill Saur Fine Art, all rights reserved

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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