Saturday, February 8, 2014

Aspen Tree Painting by Atlanta Artist, Jill Saur

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

For in the true nature of things, if we rightly consider, every green tree is far more glorious than if it were made of gold and silver." - Martin Luther

Shimmering aspen leaves and mossy carpeted forest floors entice, entreat, and elevate the spirits of anyone who has ever experienced such beauty.  

My 36"x36" acrylic aspen tree painting is titled, "Harmonious Encore".  When you've spent one fabulous day in the woods with these beautiful trees, most assuredly, you'll want an encore!  This painting is available to purchase by contacting me.  CLICK HERE  To see more of my work, please visit my website.  CLICK HERE

Friday, February 7, 2014

Aspen Tree Painting by Atlanta Artist, Jill Saur


birch tree painting
©1990-2014 Aspen Tree Painting by Jill Saur, all rights reserved
The artist is a receptacle for emotions that come from all over the place: from the sky, from the earth, from a scrap of paper, from a passing shape, from a spider's web." - Pablo Picasso

I love playing with complimentary colors in my paintings.  After all, they bring out the best in each other!  My 10"x10" acrylic painting, "Red Sky" is a vivid, eye-catching piece that draws your imagination to the exciting possibilities in life.  

To purchase this painting, send me an email. CLICK HERE  To see more of my available work, please visit my website.  CLICK HERE   My collectors become lifelong patrons and friends. - Jill Saur

Thursday, February 6, 2014

Van Gogh Village Street In Auvers Gesture by Atlanta Artist, Jill Saur

Jill Saur Gesture of Van Gogh Auvers
Van Gogh Village Street In Auvers,  May 1890


Gesture Study of Van Gogh
Jill Saur Gesture of Van Gogh Village Street In Auvers, Februay 2014
So, I'm re-reading Van Gogh's letters to Theo and gaining more insight into my favorite artist's life.  His work deeply moves me and I'm pretty sure he is not only one of the most well-known artists, but probably one of the most misunderstood artists.

In my opinion, Van Gogh studied and mastered color theory like few other artists ever have, or possibly ever will.  His use of complimentary colors and their tones to convey his deepest thoughts and feelings, and his moving brushstrokes, were nothing short of genius.

Van Gogh's painting, "Village Street in Auvers" is the painting above.  Last night I took a 14"x17" newsprint pad and loosely gestured the scene with a soft willow stick.  My intention was to gesture my impression of his painting and not make an exact copy.  I gestured another drawing this morning and I'll do it one more time before putting the final gesture drawing on my canvas.

It's highly probable that I'll render my interpretation of this painting with a palette knife rather than a brush.  Either way, I'm excited to see what the outcome will be!

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

World Cancer Day 2014

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

Today is World Cancer Day.  Here are a few flowers, in loving memory of my mother, who passed from this world ten years ago.  Like me, she was an artist.  But, in the end, she became a great warrior who fought the battle against cancer.  Her last words on this earth, "Love is the answer to the problem".  

She would have loved this palette knife painting.  I've dedicated it to her.  It's titled, "Absolute Love". 


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Monday, February 3, 2014

Abstract Aspen Trees On Canvas by Atlanta Artist, Jill Saur

aspen tree painting
©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.

Saturday, February 1, 2014

Trees on Canvas by Atlanta Artist, Jill Saur

moody tree
©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.  

To become a collector of my work, please email me.  CLICK HERE  
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Friday, January 31, 2014

Aspen Tree Painting by Atlanta Artist, Jill Saur

Birch Tree Painting
©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

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Floral Art by Atlanta Artist, Jill Saur

Atlanta Art Galleries
©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


Monday, January 27, 2014

Aspen Trees In Snow by Atlanta Artist, Jill Saur

aspen tree painting
©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

Sunday, January 26, 2014

Abstract Aspen Art by Atlanta Artist, Jill Saur

aspen tree painting
©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

Saturday, January 25, 2014

Floral Painting by Atlanta Artist, Jill Saur


flower painting
©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

Thursday, January 23, 2014

Buy Original Art

Aspen Tree Painting
©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  

Aspen Tree Painting

tree art
©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

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

Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Aspen Tree Painting

birch tree art
©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


Monday, December 16, 2013

Aspen Art

aspen trees 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


Friday, December 13, 2013

Aspen Art

aspen tree painting
©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

Friday, December 6, 2013

Aspen Tree Painting by Jill Saur

aspen art
©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

Monday, December 2, 2013

Flowers In A Vase Painting


atlanta artist
©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.

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Aspen Art by Jill Saur

aspen painting
©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.
CLICK HERE

Thank you for visiting! - Jill