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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

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Van Gogh's Trees

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Palette Preparation

I’m big on the importance of understanding color theory, but equally so, I’m really big on palette preparation before starting a painting.

I have lots of notebooks that I use to test my colors and then when I’ve decided on my palette, I keep records of the colors that I use in each painting.  It comes in handy when a collector tells me they want me to paint a landscape with the same colors in another one of my c paintings. 

I’m so proud of my students who take the time to test their colors instead of just jumping into their work, and then becoming disappointed in their results.

Below is a recipe for success. This painting is comprised of just three colors: a red, a yellow, and a blue.  You can mix just about anything from those three primary colors.  You can get beautiful greys, stunning greens, brilliant purples and so on.

I hope this helps you on your painting journey!  Want to receive my blogs in your email?  Please sign up on the right side. - Jill Saur

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"Creativity takes courage." - Henri Matisse

The beginning of any painting can often feel insurmountable. But, when the painting begins to progress and the mysteries of creativity unfold, a great sense of satisfaction is born. Creativity takes courage.

Please enjoy these beautiful works of art by my creative and awesome students! To see more students work, or to inquire about taking art classes, please visit my website. www.JillSaur.com

                                      

                                      

                                     

Watercolor Master, Eliot O'Hara

Eliot O'Hara (1890-1961), Maine Seaside Town in Early Morning Fog, 1927, watercolor

My mother, Sandra Pope, had the opportunity to study with American Watercolorist,  Eliot O'Hara before he passed away in 1961.  He had a tremendous influence on her style and love for painting.  As I study this tree painting by Mr. O'Hara, I can't help but wonder if her soulful tree renderings were inspired by Eliot O'Hara himself!  It's more than likely that his influence on my mother has indirectly impacted my rendering of trees through watching my mother paint!  

"O'Hara was one of America's most widely respected watercolorists and teachers. In addition to an extensive exhibition record, he wrote eight books and produced more than 20 films on watercolor technique. His work can be found in more than 60 public collections, including the Art Institute of Chicago, the National Academy of Design, the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and the OMAA". - The Ogunquit Museum of American Art website:  

Eliot O'Hara (1890-1961), Maine Seaside Town in Early Morning Fog, 1927, watercolor

I suppose that we never truly know the ripples that our lives create in the lives of other people.

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Unleash Your Creativity

During a demo last week, I told a student to push the envelope when they start to work on their own painting.

The definition for envelope is the flight envelope that covers all the limits for which it’s safe to fly a plane. Test pilots push that envelope to determine how fast and how high new jets can fly.

Simply put, an envelope is something that envelops us.

What envelops us as artists? Is it the fear of failure that a painting might not turn out the way you want it to or the way others expect?  Fear is a joy and creativity killer.  Break through your fear and unleash your creative abilities. 

When you sit down to paint, you may not be responsible for your first thought, but you are responsible for your second one. Try saying, “I can do this and it’s going to be beautiful.”  Experiment. Paint outside your own lines.  Unleash your creativity and you’ll discover there’s more to what you can do than you ever imagined. – Jill Saur

Please enjoy these beautiful works and works in progress by my wonderful students.

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In order to create a work of art, you must first believe that you can.  Of course, you need the right tools and the knowledge, but you also need to allow yourself space to learn, and that includes failures along the way.  

I remember when I was a beginning art student.  Every failure on the paper stared back at me revealing my inadequacies.  However, every success strengthened and encouraged me. I chose to let the successes spur me on because I realized that I could express my thoughts and feelings through the intoxicating medium of paint.  Without perseverance, I would have never gotten through those beginning years.  The best lesson  you can learn from me is to never give up! - Jill Saur

Please enjoy these beautiful works and works in progress by my wonderful students to whom I am eternally grateful for the joy they bring into my life!
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Since I last wrote about this tote, a number of my students have purchased this Pittman Field Bag and THEY LOVE IT!  I'm posting this for my new students who are looking for a good overall bag to carry their art supplies in.  And, best of all, this holds the Masterson Art Palette!  Enjoy!

ART TOTE BAG:  This is the Pittman Field Bag.  It's made by Jerry's Artarama.  The Masterson Palette fits in a compartment under the bag!!!!  The bag is large enough to accommodate paint, brushes, palette, paper towels and lots of other things.  If you order it, be sure to just order the bag.  There is another price for the bag and a watercolor palette and that's more expensive.

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"The occasional artist discovers how to breathe life into the canvas and the painting sings with a pure voice." -Robert Bissett

Please enjoy these expressive works that I pulled out of the archives of my students artwork.

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"It's impossible to explain creativity.  It's like asking a bird, 'How do you fly?' You just do. - Eric Jerome Dickey.

Creativity springing forth from the human soul is both mysterious and tranquil.  It's a thing of beauty and as Eric Dickey says in his quote, it's impossible to explain.

Please enjoy these beautiful works and works in progress by my wonderful students.

To see more of my students work, or to inquire about taking art classes with me, please visit my website and go to the "Art Classes" link.  CLICK HERE