Painting Class Roswell, GA

"Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life." - Pablo Picasso

There's been a lot soul washing in my studio lately, as witnessed by these beautiful works of art by my fabulous students!  

You might recognize a few Van Gogh paintings below.  I have a number of students who have been studying his works and finding a beautiful freedom in rendering his work.  One of my students told me this past week that after she painted a Van Gogh, she felt like she had been set free!  Those words were music to my ears!

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Painting Class Roswell, Ga

"True art is characterized by an irresistible urge in the creative artist." Albert Einstein

What beautiful works of art are being produced by my wonderful students!  I'm so proud of everyone!

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Painting Class Roswell, Ga

                                           THE CAPACITY FOR ASTONISHMENT

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.  He 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.”

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

The overflow of being astonished with life is expressed through my art, my friendships, and the general way that I conduct my business.

I agree with Martin Glaser, the world is a very astonishing place! - Jill Saur

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"Art is the proper task of life." - Friedrich Nietzsche

Well, if you ask me, I would say that art is always the proper task of life!  Here are some others that just might agree.  These are my awesome art students working on their paintings and some with their finished works.

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Painting Class Roswell, GA

"Art is the most intense mode of individualism that the world has known." - Oscar Wilde

It's been a wonderful couple of weeks.  Here are some new photos of finished works by my awesome students.  More are on the way!

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Painting Class Roswell, GA

"IT'S NOT WHAT YOU LOOK AT THAT MATTERS, IT'S WHAT YOU SEE."

Henry David Thoreau Quote

FOR MY STUDENTS

I thought you might enjoy this quote by Henry David Thoreau.  I know it resonates with me in a profound way.  When I draw and paint, I want to render what I 'see', not necessarily what I'm looking at.

When we take the time to look beyond the obvious and get in touch with what we 'see", our art has the potential to become a visually stunning reflection of our souls! - Jill Saur

Van Gogh's Use Of Color by Jill Saur

Van Gogh Vase With Flowers Painting

   Van Gogh"s Use Of Complimentary Colors by Jill Saur

Title:  "Vase With Daisies And Anemones"
Painted In Paris In The Summer Of 1887

This oil on canvas by Van Gogh is rendered with stunning complimentary colors (colors that are opposites on the color wheel).  In this case the opposites are blue and orange, purple and yellow, and red and green.  In color theory, this combination of colors is known as a six tone chord (hexagon).

Van Gogh was a master of color, drawing, and composition.  He knew how to use just the right amount of a colors compliment to enhance the original hue.  

I've always been intrigued by color and experimented with it. I've spent long hours and many months studying and making color charts and complex color wheels.  Learning the difference between warm blues and cool blues, warm reds and cool reds, warm yellows and cool yellows, made all the difference in the world! 

I'm deeply inspired by the illustrious and profound work of Van Gogh.  I recently had a student (who knows I think Van Gogh hung the moon) return from a business trip to New York City.  While there, she visited the Metropolitan Museum of Art and was totally blown away by seeing Van Gogh's work in person.  She told me that before her trip, she really didn't get my deep affection for his paintings.  Now she's a convert and believer in his mastery and use of color!

I teach my students a more complicated, but accurate, color wheel.  I love to see when the light goes on and they 'get' what it's all about.  Realizing how to mix color without having it turn to mud, knowing how to tone down a color without using black, and knowing how to choose the right colors for a painting, is a game changer!  

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"The main thing is to be moved, to love, to hope, to tremble, to live." - Auguste Rodin

It's been a wonderful couple of weeks in our painting and drawing classes.  Everyone is doing such amazing work!  It's nice to see students having fun, learning, growing, and encouraging one another along the way.

Please enjoy these new works.  There are lots more on the way!  Stay tuned for some rather large pieces by two of my students who like to work BIG!

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Vincent Van Gogh's Birthday by Jill Saur

Vincent Van Gogh 1853-1990

Vincent Van Gogh By Jill Saur

Born on March 30th, 1853, Van Gogh created over 2,000 works of art on canvas and paper.  He only sold one painting in his entire life and yet he is one of the most recognized artists of all time!

He is a man that, against all odds, produced an incredible legacy in a short period of time.  Van Gogh didn't start painting until he was in his early twenties and he died when he was only thirty-seven!  His brother, Theo, was so grief stricken at the loss Vincent that his own health declined and he died a year later.

No artist has had the single most effect on my later years as an artist as Vincent Van Gogh has.  His knowledge and use of color was so profoundly understated that I don't think the majority of the general public realize what a true genius he was.  His use of complimentary colors and their tints and tones still amaze me to this day. 

Van Gogh broke out of the mold of the traditional painters.  His free flowing lines, bold brushstrokes and vibrant colors, delight viewers to this day.  Happy Birthday, Vincent!

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Van Gogh "Peasant Women Binding Sheaves After Millet" Painting

Van Gogh Painting

"To suffer without complaint is the only lesson we have to learn in this life." - Van Gogh*
Van Gogh had a heart for those who were poor and suffering and especially those who were doing manual labor in the fields.  He portrayed this woman with the utmost of dignity.  The green colors he used represent pride, serenity, and fertility.  The movement in his brushstrokes are sublime!

One of my students told me that she was recently traveling on a business trip and had an opportunity to see some of Van Gogh's paintings in an exhibit.  She said that she has a new found appreciation for his work.  That made me smile!  - Jill Saur  

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"Albert Bierstadt" By Jill Saur

Albert Bierstadt Painting

Albert Bierstadt was born in Germany in 1830 and grew up in America.  He was a prolific artist who painted the West but who also joined a group of artists in New York, known as the Hudson River School.  These artists traveled up and down the Hudson River and painted breathtaking scenes with a luminous glow.  Bierstadt is often categorized as a Luminist Painter. 

Of all his paintings, “Among the Sierra Nevada Mountains” is one of my favorites.  It measures 72”x120”.  This is an enormous work of art!  

Albert Bierstadt was a master artist.  After studying his work, I would venture to that he was a student of “seeing” and of life itself.  He was dedicated, passionate, and he saw his work through to completion.  I would say that long ago, the student became the teacher.


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Painting Class Roswell, Ga

"I am still learning." - Michelangelo

I love this quote from master artist, Michelangelo.  Personally, I feel that there are still so many discoveries yet to be made, so many paintings yet to be rendered, and so much more to be learned.  How exciting!  That means there is so much to look forward to!

Please enjoy these beautiful works of art by my fun, engaging, and wonderful students!  To see more of my students work, or to learn about taking art classes, please visit my website and click on the "Art Classes" link on the top.  MY WEBSITE

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"I Never Give UP" By Jill Saur

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

 "I Never Give Up" By Jill Saur 

For me, there are three types of paintings that end with success.  In each case,  I never give up!

1.  The first type of painting is the one that flows effortlessly. It’s like a fine tuned symphony producing beautiful music.  I suppose it's like catching the "perfect wave" and riding it all the way to the shore.  However, even the perfect wave has obstacles and requires endurance.   I never give up!

2.  The second type of painting is the one that I wrestle with.  I find myself having to paint over certain areas again and again.  Actually, the ones I struggle with lead to new discoveries and results that surprise me.  They afford an opportunity for growth.  This struggle reminds me of the grain of sand in the oyster.  The oyster takes the annoying grain of sand and spins a beautiful pearl.  Some of my best works have resulted from these paintings.  I never give up!

3.  The third type of painting is the one that throws me out of my “comfort zone”.  Oh, but that's where the opportunity for greatness really happens!  I look to my Creator for new and exciting ideas.  That’s when my a painting becomes a rhythmic tango that I engage in with brush, paint, and spirit.  It’s always a beautiful dance.  I never give up!  

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