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Thursday, February 24, 2011

Art Classes Roswell Ga (Wed. night and Thursday morning)

It's been a great week!

Jim and his flowers

Dotty finished her ocean and beach scene

Anna and her sneakers

Eva with her ocean

Pam with her boston terrier

Betty finished her golf course water scene

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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 to 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.
©2011 Jill Saur Fine Art, all rights reserved

©2011 Jill Saur Fine Art, all rights reserved

©2011 "The Hastening Tree" by Jill Saur Fine Art, all rights reserved

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Friday, February 18, 2011

Art Classes Roswell Ga (Wed. night and Thursday morning)

We are having a nice week.  Most of the students are working on different projects.  We are also enjoying a break in the weather with some very nice days and sunshine!

I wonder how many of you are working in the sketchbooks I gave you for Christmas.  This is just a reminder that those who have it filled by the end of February, will be eligible for a free painting!

Anna finished her lion

Amanda is working on her first color painting

Linda finished her owl

Ray is working on her sky and windmill


Betty finished her golf course in wine country painting

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Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Art Classes Roswell Ga (Wednesday Morning)

Pat finished her palette knife painting

Dotty is working on a magnificent ocean scene



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Saturday, February 12, 2011

"Absolute Love" Palette Knife Painting by Jill Saur

©2011 "Absolute Love" by Jill Saur, all rights reserved


I had fun with this one!  This is painted entirely with a palette knife.  It has a lot of texture!  Most of my students watched me doing some palette knife demos this past week.  I completed three of them.  This is one of my favorites.

I encourage everyone to try a palette knife painting.  They are so much fun and you never know what is going to happen.


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Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Art Classes Roswell Ga (Students This Week)

It has been a great start to the week.  These students have finished their beautiful works of art. Great job!








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Saturday, February 5, 2011

Art Classes Roswell GA (Students This Week)

Pat and her palette knife flowers.  Is there anything 
she can't do with a palette knife?

Emma Rose and her first palette knife painting

Eva's first pencil drawing with me (just fabulous)

Dr. Betty's palette knife painting

Carole finished her incredible cat painting


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Thursday, February 3, 2011

Alyson Stanfield "Art Biz Coach"


This is Alyson Stanfield.  Alyson is an Art Business Coach for artists who want to market and sell their work.  She has a great website and blog that I recommend you taking a look at.  She has written great articles and is the author of several books.  Alyson has great ideas and practical guidelines for artists.


You can sign up for her newsletter.  I highly recommend it!


Here is her website:  www.artbizcoach.com
This is Alyson's blog:  http://www.artbizblog.com



Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Class Photos

I pulled the first two photos from my student archive.  Dee Dee is a former student who moved back to California several years ago.  I just loved this painting that she did for her husbands friend who lost their beloved dog.  After learning the color wheel that I teach, she just took off with her paintings.  



Below, Rebecca brought in a painting that she did in one of her classes at school.  It's a self portrait and it is so cool!  Below that, Carol is finishing up a cat in black and white.  I can't wait to photograph the finished piece because it is just awesome!



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