Friday, August 10, 2018

The Importance of Learning to Draw



Van Gogh's Letter To Theo: Learning To Draw
It’s more or less the same with drawing as with writing. When one learns to write as a child, one has the feeling that one will never discover how to do it, and it seems to be a miracle when one sees the schoolmaster write so quickly. Nevertheless, in time one grasps it. And I really believe that one must learn to draw in such a way that it’s as easy as writing something down, and that one must master proportion and learn to see in such a way that one can reproduce at will whatever one sees on a larger or smaller scale. - Van Gogh

Drawing never came naturally to me.  I had to learn.  It was grueling for me, until I finally found a teacher who taught proportioning.  The light went on and I haven't turned back since.


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Van Gogh's Trees

Wednesday, August 8, 2018

Chattahoochee River Painting


Atlanta is a big city and people here don't realize there are thousands of acres along the Chattahoochee River that have been preserved as part of the National Park Service.  When you get out in these areas, you realize you could be anywhere! The scenery is breathtaking, there are no sounds of cars, the air is fresh, and it's quiet!

My 48"x36" acrylic painting of Sope Creek, is titled, "Autumn Promise".  I'm thankful to live in such a beautiful area where I can get lost in nature and have my artistic senses refreshed.

Are you interested in this painting?  Or, would you like to commission your own painting? I love to paint commissions.  Your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed!  Visit my website and see what my happy patrons have to say!  CLICK HERE


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©1990-2018 Chattahoochee River By Jill Saur, all rights reserved

Friday, May 18, 2018

Aspen Tree Paintings

Martin Glaser, a legendary New York graphic designer, famous for creating the ‘I Love New York’ logo, recently spoke about something that’s dear to my heart.  Martin said, “If you can sustain your interest in what you’re doing, you’re an extremely fortunate person.  What you see very frequently in people’s professional lives, and perhaps in their emotional life as well, is that they lose interest in the third act.  You sort of get tired, and indifferent, and sometimes, defensive and you kind of lose your capacity for astonishment, and that’s a great loss, because the world is a very astonishing place.”

Most of my clients lead very busy lives, are professional businessmen and women, own businesses and some are taking care of large families.  I also stay very busy with my classes, painting, and the business side of what I do.  It takes determination to stop and re-charge the creative side, but it's vitally important.

I’m in the third act of my life and  I still find wonder in observing nature, seeing the cloud formations before a storm, and getting up early to watch the sunrise over the misty waters of the Chattahoochee River. 

I agree with Martin Glaser, the world is a very astonishing place and I hope you're able to take the necessary time to be utterly astonished too!   www.JillSaurFineArt.com

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Jill Saur in Aspen Forest

Tuesday, May 15, 2018

Summer Aspen Tree Painting

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©1990-2016 Summer Aspen Painting by Jill Saur, all rights reserved
Longing for summer? I thought I'd share my 36"x36" acrylic aspen tree painting, "Summer Path".  It was inspired by a beautiful day in Taos, New Mexico.  This painting hangs in the home of a collector.  However, it's available to purchase as a limited edition hand-embellished giclee.

Would you love to have your own original painting?  I paint commissions in all sizes from small to oversized!  On my website, you can read how your able to commission a painting with me and what my happy patrons have to say about my work. (link below)

To see more of my current available paintings, please visit my website.  www.JillSaur.com

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Thursday, August 3, 2017

Aspen Tree Painting For Sale

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©1990-2013 Aspen Painting buy Jill Saur

My 8"x10" palette knife oil painting, "Aspen Breeze", has just the right amount of texture to lead your eye into the ambient aspen forest and spark a daydream.  

Andre Gide once said, "Art is a collaboration between God and the artist, and the less the artist does the better." It's a wonderful feeling to be inspired while painting and it's equally wonderful to stop when the work is finished. - Jill Saur

To see more of my work or purchase this painting, CLICK HERE.

Monday, July 31, 2017

Original Artwork Atlanta, GA.

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These are flowers from my garden rendered in acrylic on a 10"x10" canvas and sold to a collector in Atlanta, Georgia.  I usually paint on large canvases, but when I do these smaller works of art, I really enjoy it! 
To see more of my work, or to commission a painting, please see my website.  CLICK HERE

I invite you to become a collector and experience the joy of owning artwork that inspires and uplifts your soul! - Jill Saur

Friday, May 5, 2017

Commission A Painting Atlanta, GA.

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This morning I was reminiscing how positively wonderful my patrons are. My acrylic palette knife painting, "Rhapsody For You," was purchased to hang in a gorgeous home, over an exquisite fireplace.  My client showed the utmost respect and genuine interest in selecting her painting.  It was rewarding to see her so happy with my work!

This is me with the painting to show the scale of my larger work.  Funny thing, I'm working on an even larger painting right now, and I caught myself thinking, "This canvas just isn't big enough!"  My client wrote the following words describing her purchase:

"I love my painting, 'Rhapsody For You', that I purchased for my home; it has been a fabulous addition!  The painting is very colorful and emotional.  Thank you for this Jill!  Every time I look at the painting, I can feel the joy that you put into the artwork.  I especially like how the painting looks at night, when it seems to glow.  I have the painting above my fireplace, and smile every time I see it!" - Bridgette K. - Roswell GA

If you're looking for a painting, even an over-sized one, for that special place in your home or business, I paint commissions.  Please read about it on my website.  CLICK HERE

Thursday, January 26, 2017

Buy Original Art Atlanta

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©1990-2014 Fall Aspen Tree Painting by Jill Saur, all rights reserved
"A tree is such a rich metaphor in a million beautiful ways.  You can consider a tree growing and consider its connectedness to all things above and under the ground." - Ann Brashares

"Winter Solstice", the title of my 18"x24" acrylic fall aspen tree painting, shows fall giving way to winters first snow.  This painting is about the transitions we face in life and the path  symbolizes the journey we must take through those transitions.   

All of my paintings can be purchased directly off of my website with a secured shopping cart.  Or, you're welcome to call me if you have any questions or prefer to pay over the phone.  Let's connect!

I also paint commissions.  I love working with clients to help them acquire the painting of their dreams! - Jill Saur      

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Tuesday, December 27, 2016

Buy Original Seascape Painting by Jill Saur

© 2016 Seascape Painting by Jill Saur, all rights reserved

Do you love the ocean?  I do. My rocky coast painting evokes poignant emotions of summer days at the beach.  
Here are some details for my original seascape painting:
Acrylic Painting On Canvas 11"x 14"x 1.5"  
Textured palette knife painting • gallery wrapped canvas • image on all sides • gloss varnish on painting  • ready to hang (framing optional) • certificate of authenticity • free shipping in the Continental U.S.
Please click on the following link (my website) to see this painting in different views. Purchasing online is easy and shipping is free!  CLICK HERE.
You’ll be happy to know that I take meticulous care of my clients, but you’ll never forget how my paintings make you feel!  - Jill Saur

Sunday, December 4, 2016

Buy Original Art Atlanta

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©1990-2016 Aspen Tree Painting by Jill Saur, all rights reserved
My 11"x14" abstract aspen tree acrylic palette knife painting is titled, "Defining Moment".  It represents our seemingly abstract life and the path we must individually take to find Gods best for our lives.

To purchase this work, commission a painting, or see more of my available 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

Friday, November 18, 2016

Aspen Tree Paintings

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©1990-2016 Aspen Art by Jill Saur, all rights reserved
I love Colorado! And, I love painting the beautiful aspens that grace the hillsides and mountain forests.

My 36"x36" acrylic aspen tree painting, "Summer Path", hangs in the home of one my special collector's.  Although this painting is sold, it's available in a giclee on canvas.

Please keep in mind that I love to paint commissions and I'd be happy to discuss such a venture with you.  On my website, you can see previous commissions and read patrons comments regarding their commission experience.

My website.  CLICK HERE


Tuesday, November 8, 2016

Commission A Painting Atlanta

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©1990-2014 Summer Aspen Painting by Jill Saur,  all rights reserved
My 18"x36" summer acrylic aspen tree painting, "Resounding Joy", was a painting commissioned by some of my favorite clients.  After purchasing their first painting from my gallery, they decided they wanted another piece for a special place in their home.  They wanted summer aspens and we came up with this idea.  Soon after, they commissioned a larger painting for a summer home they were building in the mountains.  How fortunate I've been to have such wonderful and appreciative clients!

To inquire about commissioning an aspen tree painting, landscape painting, still-life or abstract painting, please contact me.  EMAIL  To read about how to commission a painting or to see what my patrons have to say about commissioning a painting with me, please CLICK HERE.

I invite to you to become a collector and experience the joy of owning artwork that inspires and uplifts your soul!  Thanks for viewing, Jill Saur

Sunday, October 30, 2016

Commission A Painting by Jill Saur



I love Van Gogh.  People often associate Van Gogh with his tumultuous life and don't realize he was a master artist, draftsman, and color theory expert.  Although he painted quickly, he applied his artistic knowledge with every inspired brushstroke.  My artwork is deeply inspired by Van Gogh.

I've titled my painting above, "Joyful Encounter." I painted this textured palette knife painting using brilliant azure blues, effusive reds, and warm golds.  Although I rendered it in a spontaneous fashion, I applied my knowledge of color theory and the elements and principles and design. 

"Joyful Encounter" and many other paintings of mine are available to purchase on my new and easy to navigate, e-commerce website.  If you're looking for a particular sized painting, why not consider commissioning me to paint an original just for you?  I love to paint commissions. Thanks, Jill Saur



Friday, October 28, 2016

Original Aspens in Summer Painting by Jill Saur

original aspen tree painting
©Aspen Tree Painting By Jill Saur, all rights reserved

I'VE GOT THE BLUES 

My 36"x36" acrylic palette knife painting is loaded with beautiful blue hues.  There isn't one brushstroke on it!  All the paint was applied with three different palette knives.  It was time consuming, but the result was well worth it.  It positively glows with brilliant hues. 

This, and many other works of art can be found on my new website.  Purchasing is secure and easy.  And, I now offer free shipping in the Continental U.S.!  www.JillSaurFineArt.com

Saturday, October 22, 2016

Buy Aspen Trees Painting

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© Aspen Tree Painting by Jill Saur, all rights reserved

My 18"x24", acrylic aspen tree painting on canvas, "Golden Vibrance," hangs in my personal collection.  Bold, eye-catching, and a true focal point for any room, this work of art is available to purchase in a reproduction, either on paper or canvas.  I love embellishing my reproductions to give them the look of an "original."  This work was inspired by one of my trips to Taos, New Mexico in the fall.

Do you have an oversized wall and need an extra large painting?  I love to paint commissions!  Please read what my happy patrons have to say about working with me and see some of my commissioned pieces.  www.JillSaurFineArt.com

Thanks for viewing! - Jill Saur

Wednesday, October 19, 2016

Van Gogh's Thoughts


Van Gogh Sunflowers

Several hours before my visit to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City last year, I read a letter that Vincent wrote to his brother, Theo (below). How ironic that Vincent considered himself a nonentity in the eyes of most people. Fast-forward to today and people flock to the museums to see his work.  
“What am I in the eyes of most people — a nonentity, an eccentric, or an unpleasant person — somebody who has no position in society and will never have; in short, the lowest of the low. All right, then — even if that were absolutely true, then I should one day like to show by my work what such an eccentric, such a nobody, has in his heart. That is my ambition, based less on resentment than on love in spite of everything, based more on a feeling of serenity than on passion. Though I am often in the depths of misery, there is still calmness, pure harmony and music inside me. I see paintings or drawings in the poorest cottages, in the dirtiest corners. And my mind is driven towards these things with an irresistible momentum.” - Vincent Van Gogh
While visiting the Metropolitan Museum of Art, I stood transfixed as I gazed at Van Gogh's work.  In 1887, three years before his death, Vincent completed this sunflower painting (see my photo above). I became lost in the texture, the colors, and the feeling of this transcendent piece.  
I love Van Gogh.  I love that despite his misery, he was able to tap into the pure harmony and the music within his soul.  Undoubtedly, he felt his very best when he was able to express himself with brush and paint.  I can relate to that.
The best wines come from grapevines that are grown in the poorest and rockiest soils. When the grapevine struggles, its roots grow deeper, where they ultimately find natures best nutrients. I think Van Gogh's miseries, touched with his genius and spiritual inclinations, created the profound beauty we see in his paintings today.  - Jill Saur

Sunday, October 16, 2016

Commission A Painting

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©1990-present, 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  

My 30"x30" acrylic aspen tree palette knife painting on wide border canvas is titled, "Finding Grace" and is available to purchase through my new secured e-commerce website.  I've been selling my vibrant artwork to collectors for twenty-nine years. Experience the joy of owning artwork that inspires and uplifts your soul!  

Are you looking to commission a painting for that special place in your home? I love to paint commissions.  Read about the process and see what my patrons have to say about working with me. My website, www.JillSaurFineArt.com.

Thank you for viewing. - Jill Saur


Friday, October 14, 2016

Aspen Artwork By Atlanta Artist, Jill Saur

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©1990-2016 Aspen Tree Painting by Jill Saur, all rights reserved

“A tree against the sky possesses the same interest, the same character, the same expression as the figure of a human. – George Rouault”. (French painter) 

It's no secret that I love to paint trees!  George Rouault's quote deeply resonates with me.

I rendered my 38”x48” acrylic aspen tree painting with brush and palette knife.  I closed my eyes and wandered through one of my trips to Colorado, where the azure blue sky against the dancing white aspen trees ignite endless waves of inspiration.  The title of this painting is, “Resilient Beauty”.  It hangs in the home of one of my patrons.  

To see my available aspen paintings, please visit my website where you'll see I also paint commissions.  Be sure to read my patrons comments. I have a solid record of working with clients for the past twenty-nine years!  www.JillSaurFineArt.com

Thursday, October 13, 2016

Reasons To Buy A Jill Saur Original Painting

 Reasons to Buy a Jill Saur Original Painting
The number one reason to buy an original painting from me is because of how much you love it, and how it makes you feel!  I have a solid record of selling to collectors for the past twenty-nine years.  Many of my patrons return to purchase another piece to add to their collection.  One of my ardent clients owns eleven of my original paintings.  She's been collecting my work for the past ten years.  Even though I offer a 100% money-back-guarantee on all of my originals, I've never had a client return a painting.
A great painting sparks the right hemisphere of our brains, stimulating ideas, and ideas are the root of creativity. If you surround yourself with art that inspires you, your life will be greatly enriched!  
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. Art that makes you feel good can uplift your mood and give you a greater sense of well-being. When a corporate office is enhanced with original art, the environment is elevated to a dynamic level that will incentivize both employees and clients!
My patrons tell me that my art inspires them, uplifts their mood, and gives them a sense of peace.  Whether in a home or corporate office, I'm honored that my paintings are hung in a prominent place for all to enjoy.  
When you buy an original painting from me, you'll have a one-of-a-kind creation that no one else in the world has.  Your painting will become a family heirloom and be able to be passed down to subsequent generations.  
My paintings have aesthetic value.  Because my work is vibrant, uplifting and full of life, the majority of my clients purchase my paintings to be the focal point of their homes. You'll be happy to know that I take meticulous care of my clients, but you'll never forget how my paintings make you feel.  My Website:  CLICK HERE
I'll end with  a comment from one of my patrons:  “Jill, Your works have found a place in our home and in our hearts. “Whispering Path” hangs over our fireplace and on the opposite wall, “Autumn Gold”. No matter what entry you make to our family room, you are drawn down one birch lined life path or another. The contrasts are attractive and walking down either path, in one’s mind, lends a sense of satisfaction and peacefulness . You and your work have contributed so positively to our surroundings and that “glad to be home” feeling. Your paintings, by far, are the best purchases we have ever made for our home.  Thank you. We are proud to be patrons of Jill Saur. With warmest regards, Greg and Deborah” - Dunwoody, GA

Wednesday, October 12, 2016

Buy Original Art Atlanta

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©1990-2016 Aspen Art by Jill Saur, all rights reserved
Although my studio is in Atlanta, Georgia, I sell and ship my work nationally.  I meet with clients in my studio by appointment.  You'll be happy to know that I take meticulous care of my clients, but you'll never forget how my paintings make you feel.

My 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.  If you'd like something similar, but in a larger size, I paint commissions and would be happy to discuss painting something that would be a great fit for your home or business.

Enjoy Free Shipping in the Continental U.S.A.  I offer a 100% money-back-guarantee if you're not delighted with your purchase (my shipping and return policy is on my website).

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