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I just varnished this 8"x10" oil palette knife painting. I've titled it, "Aspen Encounter". This is a field in Snowmass at my sisters ranch in Colorado. Beyond those trees is a wonderful path where you can get lost in the aspens and see bear claw marks in the trees. I love it there. I invite you to become a collector.  You’ll be happy to know that I take meticulous care of my clients, but you’ll never forget how my paintings make you feel! This painting is available to purchase on my website.  www.JillSaur.com

I teach drawing and painting to both teens and adults.  I'm looking to put a teen art class together for the summer and of course this could continue into the fall and next year.  It's up to you.  Learning to draw and paint is extremely beneficial for teens.  It helps to create confidence, self-esteem and skills a person never knew they had. Whether your teen is a former art student or someone who's interested in learning to draw or paint, I'd love for you to visit my website to learn more about what I'm doing.  I'll only be taking six...

 "Those who do not move, do not notice their chains." - Rosa Luxemburg I've been working on a very challenging painting this week.  Every time I put my canvas on my easel and pick up my brush, I feel a little paralyzed and chained.  But, when I start moving my brush around the tough areas of the composition, the chains eventually turn into silk threads and I'm seeing something beautiful unfold.  The journey of an artist's life is not without difficulties, but nothing worth achieving is ever easy.  - Jill Saur   Below, please enjoy some photos of students from past...

 "Anyone who says you can't see a thought simply doesn't know art." ~Wynetka Ann Reynolds Please enjoy these beautiful expressive works of art by my talented and wonderful students.  These photos are a blast from the past. If you've experienced the fun of a painting party and you'd like to join a class to learn how to draw and paint, please consider signing up for one of my weekly classes.  Please see my website to read what my students have to say about painting with me.  Here, on my website, you'll find my class schedule and class policies.  Please feel free...

"While talent or genius must exist, at best they are merely embryonic factors and no one can guide these into productive artistry without the initiative, perseverance and determination of the student.  To say that the artist is born and not made, is only partly true.  Actually, while it is an important qualification, there is no proof of real worth in talent until it has been developed and expanded by a tremendous amount of serious study and plain hard work." - Edgar Payne Please enjoy these truly stunning works by my industrious, creative, and awesome students! It's very rewarding to watch my students...