Abstract Aspen Trees On Canvas by Atlanta Artist, Jill Saur

©1990-2014 Aspen Tree Painting by Jill Saur, all rights reserved

What is your defining moment?  I'll never forget mine.  I was eighteen years old.  God reached down, literally saved my soul and brought me His peace and saved me from a life and eternity without Him.  "Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD forever." - Psalm 23:6

My new 11"x14" acrylic palette knife painting is titled, "Defining Moment".  It represents our seemingly abstract life and the path we must take to find our own deliverance.  To inquire about purchasing this work, EMAIL ME.  To see more of my available work, visit my WEBSITE.

Trees on Canvas by Atlanta Artist, Jill Saur

©1990-2014 Trees on Canvas by Jill Saur, all rights reserved

Dance, dance, wherever you may be
I am the Lord of the dance, said he
And I lead you all, wherever you may be
And I lead you all in the dance, said he. - Syndey Carter

My 20"x16" acrylic painting, "Paso Doble", reflects the dance of life.  Sometimes the dance is soft and melodic, while at others times, the dance is so dramatic that it requires the fortitude and strength of a matador.  

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Aspen Tree Painting by Atlanta Artist, Jill Saur

©1990-2014 Aspen Tree Painting by Jill Saur, all rights reserved

Musing about my love for color this morning, I wrote these words,  "I wear the hues of this world in my soul and share them with others through my art".  

Inspired by the palette of Van Gogh, I've been rendering my new aspen paintings with a combination of blues and yellow/golds.  This little 9"x12" acrylic palette knife painting is titled, "Kebler Pass Aspen".  

I invite you to become a collector and experience the joy of owning artwork that inspires and uplifts your soul.  Email me.  To see more of my available work, please visit my website.
www.JIllSaurFineArt.com   Thanks for viewing! - Jill Saur

Floral Art by Atlanta Artist, Jill Saur

©1990-2014 Floral Art by Jill Saur, all rights reserved

When I'm not rendering aspen trees, I love to paint flowers!  This 16"x20" acrylic painting is loaded with texture and painted entirely with my palette knife.  Inspired by the smile that flowers bring when given to a loved one, I've titled this painting, "Summer Love".  

Become a collector today and see why my patrons are very happy clients!  EMAIL ME
To see more of my available work, please visit my WEBSITE.  Thanks! - Jill Saur

Aspen Trees In Snow by Atlanta Artist, Jill Saur

©1990-2014 Aspens In Snow Painting by Jill Saur, all rights reserved

"I wonder if the snow loves the trees and fields, that it kisses them so gently?  And then it covers them up snug, you know, with a white quilt; and perhaps it says "Go to sleep, darlings, till the summer comes again."  - Lewis Carroll

My 48"x36" acrylic aspen tree painting, "Symphonic Twilight" has a beautiful nuance in both the light of day and the dusk of the evening.  You feel as if you've been transported to a place of quiet and stillness that normally eludes our every day life.

To inquire about this painting email me:  CLICK HERE  To see more of my work, please visit my website:  CLICK HERE

Abstract Aspen Art by Atlanta Artist, Jill Saur

©1990-2014 Aspen Art by Jill Saur, all rights reserved

"The earth is the LORD'S and the fullness thereof, the world and those who dwell therein, for he has founded it upon the seas and established it upon the rivers." Psalm 24: 1-2

"Abstracted Daydream", is the title of my newly painted, 16"x20" acrylic palette knife painting, depicting an aspen forest at the edge of a river.  My painting was inspired by the above verses in Psalms.  I'm continually amazed at the beauty and grandeur of all that God has made.

This painting is available to purchase by contacting me.  To email me:  CLICK HERE.  To see more of my work, please visit my website:  CLICK HERE  Thanks for viewing! - Jill Saur

Floral Painting by Atlanta Artist, Jill Saur

©1990-2014 Floral Art by Jill Saur, all rights reserved

Rendered entirely with a palette knife, my new 16"x20" acrylic painting, "Happy In Blue", is loaded with vibrant hues and lots of texture.  To inquire about how to purchase this painting, EMAIL ME.  To see more of my work, please visit my WEBSITE.  I invite you to become a collector and experience the joy of owning artwork that uplifts and inspires your soul!  Thanks for viewing, Jill Saur

Buy Original Art

©1990-2014 Aspen by Jill Saur, all rights reserved

You walk into a gallery or browse through an artist's website, and all of a sudden, amidst the host of paintings, your attention is turned to just one.  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.

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 their room. 

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-eight years and I feel that the best of my work is yet to come. 

When you collect 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  

My website:  www.JillSaurFineArt.com

Aspen Tree Painting

©1990-2014 Aspen by Jill Saur, all rights reserved

Vibrant hues beckon the viewer into my 36"x48" aspen tree painting titled, "Autumn Beauty".  The nuance of this painting changes with the light of day and in the evening it has a beautiful glow.  Interested in purchasing this original?  Email me:  CLICK HERE

My website:  www.JillSaurFineArt.com

Aspen Tree Painting

©1990-2014 Aspen Art by Jill Saur, all rights reserved

My new 8"x8" acrylic aspen tree palette knife painting, "Joyful Expectation" is loaded with texture and the perfect little painting for that special wall that needs a smile.

I invite you to experience the joy of owning artwork that uplifts and inspires your soul.   I would love to hear from you.  Email me:  CLICK HERE  To see more of my work, please visit my website: CLICK HERE

Aspen Tree Painting

©1990-2014 Aspen Tree Painting by Jill Saur, all rights reserved

“The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness.”  - John Muir

It's no secret how I feel about trees and forests.  You'll usually find some sort of path in my aspen tree paintings.  To me, our life is all about the journey we take and the choices we make.  

My new 10"x10" acrylic aspen tree palette knife painting, "Blue Essence" is available to purchase by contacting me.  To email me:  CLICK HERE   To see more of my work on my website:  CLICK HERE

Thank you for viewing! - Jill Saur

Aspen Art

© 1990-2013 Aspen Painting by Jill Saur, all rights reserved

My expressive 11"x14" aspen oil painting on canvas is titled, "Aspen Waltz".   If you've ever strolled in an aspen forest, you know that mystical feeling that pervades every aspect of sky, trees, and foliage.

To purchase this work of art, please contact me.  EMAIL  To see more of my work, please visit my website. CLICK HERE  Thanks for viewing! - Jill Saur

Aspen Art

©1990-2013 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  

This painting is all about the sky, then the aspens leading down to the path.  Usually, it's the other way around in my paintings.  The path takes the viewer where I want their eye to lead.  I love this quote from Helen Keller.  Think about it, she couldn't see the sky.  However, she could smell the fresh air while feeling the wind on her skin (not listening to it).  

My 30"x30" acrylic aspen tree palette knife painting on wide border canvas is titled, "Finding Grace".  This painting is available for purchase.  You can see more of my work and contact me through my website.  CLICK HERE

Thank you for viewing. - Jill Saur

Aspen Tree Painting by Jill Saur

©1990-2013 Aspen Tree Painting by Jill Saur, all rights reserved

Herman Melville, an early American author, is quoted as saying, "We cannot live only for ourselves.  A thousand fibers connect us with our fellow men; and among those fibers, as sympathetic threads, our actions run as causes, and they come back to us as effects."

My 11"x14" acrylic aspen tree painting on canvas is titled, "Tangled".  It was inspired by my trip last year to Kebler Pass, just outside of Crested Butte, Colorado.  There was an area up in the pass that contained a stand of brilliantly beautiful young aspen trees.  They were so deeply connected that it appeared they were tangled up in one another.

To see more of my work, or to inquire about this painting,  please visit my website. CLICK HERE

Flowers In A Vase Painting

©1990-2013 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 that he  was a  master artist and an expert in color theory.  

A few weeks ago I was inspired to paint this thickly textured palette knife painting using brilliant azure blues, effusive reds, and warm golds.  Though spontaneously painted,  I still apply color theory and the rest of 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.  So, when someone asks me how long it takes me to complete a particular painting,  I'm tempted to say, "Oh, about thirty years or so."  However, I just smile and say, "Long enough".

This 16"x20" textured acrylic palette knife flower painting is titled, "Red on Blue".  I was just informed by my representing gallery that it sold over the weekend.  I'm extremely thankful to have folks who appreciate and love my work.  Thank you! - Jill Saur  

To see more of my work, or to commission a painting, please contact me through my website.

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Aspen Art by Jill Saur

©1990-2013 Aspen Painting by Jill Saur all rights reserved

My 30"x40" painting, "Autumn Gold" is available to purchase as a giclee.  It makes a stunning appearance in any room.  This edition is limited.  Please visit my website for further details.
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Thank you for visiting! - Jill

Online Art

© 1990-2013 Aspen Painting by Jill Saur, all rights reserved

My new 11"x14"acrylic aspen tree painting is titled, "Eye Of The Beholder".  This piece has a lot of feeling, vibrant colors and texture.  The inspiration for this painting came from my time spent up on Kebler Pass just outside of Crested Butte, Colorado.

To purchase this painting,  just send me an email and include your phone number.  I take all major credit cards and my shipping company ships my work (insured) anywhere in the world.  Please feel free to read my "Patrons Comments" on my website.  I've been working with happy collectors for the past twenty-five years and have a spotless reputation.  My website:  CLICK HERE  My email:  CLICK HERE

Little Cayman

©1990-2013 Acrylic Boat Painting by Jill Saur, all rights reserved

I just recently put the finishing touches on my 16"x20" acrylic palette knife painting, "Little Cayman Beach".   Little Cayman is an incredible island to enjoy solitude, diving, snorkeling, and great beach time!  This painting is available to purchase.  EMAIL

To see more of my work, or to inquire about commissioning a painting with me, please visit my website to learn more. WEBSITE

Georgia Artist, Jill Saur - Artist Statement

Jill Saur 

Artist Statement

“My artwork is a natural outpouring of my encounter with God and His majestic creation, resulting in paintings that are dramatic, uplifting, and full of life!  I look for beauty and truth in that which is both obvious and sometimes hidden.  I’m captivated by the splendor of light on the surface of objects, and the contrasting shadows that those objects project. I’m equally beguiled by the myriad of colors that frolic about my world, and invite me to join in on the dance.  My artwork is a waltz that I engage in with brush, paint, and spirit.  It brings me great joy to share the result of that dance with those who collect my work!

My tagline is “joy on canvas”.  It was given to me by Stan Lee, the creator of Spiderman, the Incredible Hulk and numerous other super heroes. When asked to describe my work in just three to five words, Stan’s response was, “Joy on canvas”, because according to him, my work exudes sheer joy”.  

 INFLUENCE

"I'm known for my tree paintings, especially aspen and birch trees.  The earliest experience I can remember that affected my love for painting trees, was watching my mother (a student of famed watercolorist, Eliot O' Hara) paint when I was a young girl.  With every whimsical brushstroke, she seemed to have a way of bringing her trees to life!  My love for painting aspen and birch trees began over thirty years ago. I've traveled to Colorado on numerous occasions to photograph these majestic trees.  The beauty of the white aspen and birch trees, and their quaking iridescent leaves, capture my artistic eye and fill my senses with wonder. 

I'm deeply inspired by the works of Vincent Van Gogh and Paul Cezanne.  Their rich brushstrokes and use of color and light, inspire my work and make me want to be the best artist that I can possibly be!  American Artists,Andrew Wyeth, Edgar Whitney, and Georgia O'keeffe, have also inspired my work.

PROCESS

“The process I use to paint in acrylic and oil is greatly influenced by my early years in watercolor painting.  I gradually build up layers of paint in order to capture an illuminating glow.  I began developing my style of painting aspen and birch trees thirty years ago. By creating rich texture with my palette knife (when painting in oil or acrylic) I'm able to convey the bark and leaves of the trees which practically brings them to life.  Before I start any painting, I do a quick gesture drawing to loosen up and then I sketch out my drawing.  This helps me to be sure I have a good composition and strong area of interest.  I lay out my color palette before I begin to paint. This way, I can be sure it is well orchestrated like a fine tuned symphony”.   Jill Saur's Art 

"Canton Street" Roswell, GA.

©1990-2013 "Canton Street" by Jill Saur, all rights reserved

Canton Street, in Historic Roswell, Ga., is a place to step back in time, as well as travel forward into the future.  The History of Canton Street takes us back to the early 1800's during the gold rush, when Roswell King founded the Cotton Mill, and a town was born.  These historic buildings now house beautiful art galleries and thriving restaurants  that draw crowds from all areas of Atlanta. 

My 36"x36" acrylic painting on canvas, "Canton Street", was commissioned by a couple who often spent their date nights at Party Chic by Kelly Kakes,  Little Alley Steak, or Zest restaurant.  They had a job transfer to Denver, Colorado and they wanted a reminder of their wonderful time spent together on Canton Street.  This work of art was a labor of love for me because I've lived in Roswell for twenty years.  I had my own art gallery in HIstoric Roswell for four years until I moved my studio home, where I devote myself full-time to painting.

I'm offering a very limited hand-embellished edition of this painting on canvas.  Please contact me for details.  EMAIL  Also, please visit my website to see my other commissioned work and works of art.  WEBSITE