The Seven Elements of Art by Jill Saur

THE SEVEN ELEMENTS OF ART

This watercolor painting was one of the first serious paintings that I rendered when I began to study the medium. I set up my art supplies to enhance the seven elements of art; size, shape, line, direction, texture, value, and color. I also used the principle of rabatment, a favorite of mine.

I painted this on watercolor paper that I primed with gesso. The paint doesn't soak into the paper, it actually rests on top. I also applied salt to the wet paint, causing the paint to expand around the salt, leaving the center, white.

This painting remains in my private collection, and will always remind me of first love in art, watercolor!   www.JillSaurFineArt.com

©1990-2012 Art Still Life by Jill Saur, all rights reserved

Art Class Roswell, GA

Here are some fabulous paintings from my students this past week.  I just can't express how rewarding it is to watch people grow in their artistic endeavors!  

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Michelangelo

Michelangelo

If you could go back in time and spend one day with an artist, whom would you choose?  Today, I’m choosing Michelangelo.  His passion, dedication, and genius forever influenced the development of Western Art!

His visage is not always recognized.  However, his work is immortalized.  Michelangelo was born in 1475, and is known as the supreme Renaissance artist. He was a sculptor, a painter, an architect, and a poet.  He lived a long life and left a legacy that has lasted over five hundred years!  He is perhaps best known for his renderings in the Sistine Chapel.

Contrary to popular belief, Michelangelo did not paint the Sistine Chapel while lying down on his back.  He stood on the scaffolding that he designed himself.  However, this put tremendous strain on his neck and arms.  From his discomfort, unparalleled beauty was born! 

It took a little over four years for Michelangelo to complete his frescoes.  He used the Buon fresco technique.  It was the first time he used this difficult, laborious technique.  Buon fresco is painting with pigment that is mixed with water.  This is applied on a thin layer of wet, fresh plaster.  His assistants helped with the plaster, but only Michelangelo applied the strokes of paint to the ceiling.  He also had to learn some incredibly difficult techniques in perspective in order to make his figures look correct on a curved surface, from sixty feet below!  

The old masters were dedicated, patient, deeply inspired, and exhibited great focus.  I hope these characteristics in future generations; will not be lost to the insatiable desire for immediate gratification.   -  Jill Saur  www.JillSaurFineArt.com

The Sistine Chapel

The Sistine Chapel

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We have a lot of fun on Monday nights!  Actually, we have a lot of fun in all my classes!  Here are some paintings that my students are working on.  To see more of my students work, or to inquire about taking classes, please visit my website.  www.JillSaurFineArt.com

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The first five photos are of a series that my student, Tom, painted.  They are delightfully wonderful works of art.  Congrats Tom!  The final two photos are of Cecelia's pencil drawings.  Her work is quite impressive!

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Today Is An Original

Today is an original, a one-of-a-kind day!  There are no limited editions that will be for sale, there are no extra canvases to substitute. There is only one today.

If your brush is your voice, what words will you choose to express your thoughts, and your dreams?   If color is your heart, what expressions will you use to show your feelings?  Today is not a Van Gogh day, a Michelangelo day, or a Picasso day.  Today is a day with your name on it.  It’s an original, just like you. – Jill Saur

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©2011 River Photograph by Jill Saur, all rights reserved

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Please enjoy these new photos of my students at work.  The first photo, is a finished piece by one of my high school students. 

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Here are some new photos of my students work.  Enjoy!  To see more of my students work, or  to learn about taking art classes, please visit my website, CLICK HERE.

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Happy New Year 2012!  Here are some photos from last month that I've been needing to post.  What incredible students I have!  Everyone is just a joy to be around and their work is just incredible!

Thanks to all for making 2011 a wonderful year!  I look forward to seeing what the new year will bring.  Life certainly is an adventure!  To see more of my students work from 2011,

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