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Commissioning a Fine Art Painting by Jill Saur There's something profoundly personal about owning a piece of fine art that's been crafted specifically for you. Whether it's a portrait, landscape, or abstract piece, commissioning a painting offers a unique way to create a lasting and meaningful artwork that reflects your taste and vision. In this guide, we'll walk you through the process of commissioning a fine art painting, from choosing the right artist to the final unveiling of your masterpiece. 1. Define Your Vision It's crucial to have a clear vision of what you want. Ask yourself the following questions:...

  "Like blank spaces around words and paragraphs on a printed page, the gap between the sounds uttered by our speech set the boundaries within which words, phrases, and sentences can take shape and morph into images in our minds." Ewandro Magalhaes Those words remind me of the spaces between the images in our paintings, the areas where the viewer is able to breathe as their eye moves around the painting. In my watercolor painting above, "I purposely left space to let the viewer's eye travel around and rest on the boat in the foreground.  I painted this from an abandoned...

This abandoned boat on the beach, "Rhapsodic Blues", was inspired by a vacation on a small island in the Florida Keys, where I came across this enticing scene.  This 14"x11" acrylic palette knife painting is rendered in the impressionistic style of Vincent Van Gogh, one of my favorite artists. This painting is sold, but I love to paint commissions and can render a similar scene for you.  The great thing about commissions is that you choose the size of the painting that best suits your needs.  My work is usually purchased to create a focal point in a room and to bring...

Tom and I (and of course, Jack) have finally made our move to beautiful Lakewood Ranch, Florida, just east of Sarasota.  Were close to family and getting settled in our new home.  I took this photo the other night in our neighborhood.  Every day is a new adventure and every sunrise and sunset is a thrill to watch.  The skies here are magnificent and I look forward to seeing what impact this will have on my painting. I look forward to working with new clients and painting commissions to suit their needs.   Please refer to my website to see what...

Painting By Andrew Wyeth – American Master Artist  (1917-2009)   Written by Jill Saur The best way to connect with others through your art, is if you're connected to what you're expressing.   Andrew Wyeth was the quintessential example of a true American artistic genius. He was my favorite American Artist.  Andrew’s disciplined artistic journey began as a young boy. His respect for the human spirit never wavered.  Andrew Wyeth once said, “I search for the realness, the real feeling of a subject, all the texture around it, I always want to see the third dimension of something.  I want to come alive with...