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Aaron Schuerr has many descriptions to his name: artist, writer, actor, husband, and father. And while all have a certain distinction to them, one of those connects him to other people on a much deeper level. Art is what Schuerr uses to translate the experiences of nature to other people. "Through painting is largely a solitary endeavor, it is never a lonely one because I am invited to share in the ineffable mystery of beauty," he explains.
Schuerr's artwork encapsulates the beauty of nature, portraying various landscapes in vivid colors and combinations. The artist juxtaposes his pieces to the subject which in his work becomes a frame, a perfect background that seamlessly blends with his expressive art to create one breathtaking image. "My art is borne out of my struggle to absorb, comprehend, and understand the natural world. I’m overwhelmed, and yet I can’t tear myself away," he details, "and so I paint, so as to stand there for just a little longer." The artist says that he started painting early, while pursuing an art degree in Scotland, working in both oils and pastels. He moved to Montana after he graduated, citing the surrounding area as the source of inspiration for his landscape paintings. "We reside in Livingston, Montana, a small town at the foot of the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness and within striking distance of Yellowstone National Park. Basically, I've got a lifetime worth of inspiration a short drive from my home," Aaron told Bored Panda.
The beautiful paintings take the viewer on a journey and allow them to experience nature through the eyes of the artist. "No two people experience a sunset in the same way and yet we can experience it together," Aaron adds. So take a look at the pastel paintings yourself and don't forget to comment and vote on your favorites!
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Nikki D 6 years ago
You made this with all those colorful little chunks? Breathtaking.
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Nora Rodriguez 5 years ago
My Gosh that is breath taking Mr. Schuerr, inspirational .. God bless(ed) you..
Taryn Wallace 6 years ago
This is amazing and I'm super impressed at the detail you have put into these. Pastels have always given me trouble when I want to make things detailed!!
Marcia Seever 6 years ago
Are those pieces of pastel? Is the painting done with that medium? I really like this painting as well as the display and the positioning of the overall photo. Even though the painting is not centered exactly in the middle of the photo it all appears to balance. The painting is more of an impression of what we know is there, and in my opinion even more lovely than the real thing, I think that the addition of the small area of where the water continues really balances this nicely. Nice!
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Lesa Myers 6 years ago
Great movement and colors in the painting. I love the all the pastels in your photography!
Aaron Schuerr 6 years ago
Thanks! It’s a great stretch of volcanic cliffs and boulders in Maui!
Load More Replies...The artist says that his goal is not to impress people with his painting ideas, but to share his experiences "with honesty and without fear". And while it might not be his primary goal, Aaron's unique artworks are truly impressive. That's why he has quite a large list of gallery shows and awards, 2018 Award of Merit from Oil Painters of America and 2013 Award of Excellence from American Impressionist Society among some of them.
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Aaron Schuerr 6 years ago
Appreciate it! This one happens to be oil. I go back and forth between oil and pastel.
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Bruce Black 6 years ago
I love how the artist was able to color match the colors. The photography is also spot on!
Monika Soffronow 6 years ago
Desert super bloom, if I am not mistaken, California poppies. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/super-bloom-wildflowers-poppies-desert-california-us-a8813446.html
Miza Bailey 6 years ago
Looks like South Africa during flower season. Kaleidoscope of colours.
"Over the past handful of years, I've set up my easel in some far-flung places, from remote villages in Morocco, to the seaside cliffs of Maui, from the emerald fields of Ireland to the deserts of the Southwest," Schuerr recalls. He says that one of the craziest experiences seeking inspiration for his art was a six-day solo painting trip across the Grand Canyon, where he started from the north rim and and painted the beautiful views across and out the south rim.
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Aaron Schuerr 6 years ago
I did make fresh squeezed lemonade after finishing the painting. Margarita would have been even better!!
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Pretty Pangolin 6 years ago
It's cool to see how he has simplified the rock outcropping.
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The artist says the most beautiful nature for him are the wild places, like the mountains near his home or the crashing waves on the California coast. "There's something elemental about nature in all its rawness. It reminds me that in the grand scheme of things, I'm pretty insignificant," he explains. Although the thought might seem depressing Aaron reassures that he thinks in completely different terms. "It's really liberating to know that there are forces beyond my comprehension. I think I paint just to try to get my head around that, if only a little," he adds.
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Panda Kicki 6 years ago
A happy little stream! Lacks a little happy cloud though, these are omnious.
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Marcia Seever 6 years ago
Ooh, eye candy! Nice layout. Painting almost looks like a photo. The pastels (?) add just the right amount of color. Looks just like New Mexico territory. I like this!
Aaron Schuerr 6 years ago
It is pastel. The CA desert. Could be New Mexico, though!
Load More Replies...When looking for locations to paint, the artists seeks what he calls "the initial sensation", something that catches his eye, like the shape of a mountain or the light on a creek. "A compelling landscape is about the relationship of interesting shapes. It's not enough for a landscape to be beautiful, it has to work on an abstract level for it to be worth painting," Schuerr explains his process.
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Aaron Schuerr 6 years ago
Thanks! Really appreciate it. I painted this over three early morning sessions at The Grand Canyon.
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Bette Houghton 6 years ago
the light in this is amazing, when I angled my screen it went from bright afternoon to mellow sunset and lost no credibility. Fantastic achievement.
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Eagle Girl 6 years ago
so he does a lot of travel huh? Palm trees & mountains. Beaches & snow.
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Aaron Schuerr 6 years ago
That was a memorable day in Maui. The weather held just long enough for me to finish the painting!
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Bette Houghton 6 years ago
surprised to see pink in a landscape , and aqua. Even more surprised to see they are actually there in nature. Love it
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Marcia Seever 6 years ago
Really nice photo! The painting captured the color of the water at the shoreline really nicely. Is that a house up top right? Is it for rent? lol!
Aaron Schuerr 6 years ago
It’d be a pretty sweet place to live, right!? This is LaJolla, near San Diego.
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Bluebell Rizzi 6 years ago
The unmistakable style through medium change is completely amazing! These were breathtaking, thank you for sharing ^ ^
Lolipopunicorn 6 years ago
These paintings are so beautiful I don't know of I can choose a fav!
Bluebell Rizzi 6 years ago
The unmistakable style through medium change is completely amazing! These were breathtaking, thank you for sharing ^ ^
Lolipopunicorn 6 years ago
These paintings are so beautiful I don't know of I can choose a fav!
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