Rebirth and Renewal: Commission for the School of Design/Rex Organization
“The Rex 2026 Proclamation is an original painting by New Orleans artist Saskia Ozols. She
With the Van Gogh Copies
In my grandmother’s back yard with commissioned copies of Van Gogh paintings that my father
The Language of Flowers
Please join us for a presentation on flower painting technique throughout history. The talk and
Giving a Painting Demonstration
Image Courtesy Degas Gallery, New Orleans Giving an alla prima painting demonstration. The Fine Arts
Curating Circe, a new exhibition at Smith Contemporary in the New Orleans Arts District
Curator’s Statement by Saskia Ozols: “All living and inanimate things are equally myth
My father’s easel: a connection between the Ozols Studio and Thomas Eakins.
After weeks of refusing the strongly suggested offer to use this easel I finally rolled
Paintings of Cherubs
Left Panel, “The Divine Twins” 2013 Oil on Linen Right Panel, The Divine Twins, 2013
At the Reception for “Camellias” Exhibit, Degas Gallery, December 2024″
At the exhibit, December 2024. With my father, Jaques Soulas, and my kiddos. This was
Hand Lettering by Saskia Ozols at the Louisiana Governor’s Mansion
My father showing the boys his mural at the Governor’s Mansion in Baton Rouge. We
Preparing for a Party (Making Arrangements)
Preparing for a Party. Saskia Ozols, 2025. Oil on Prepared Panel This painting highlights the
Child of an Artist Pictured with father and Maternal Grandmother: My Confirmation. Mid-1980’s
At my confirmation with my maternal grandmother https://ozolscollection.org/who-was-marie-cornelievan-dorp-laan-happy-birthday-to-this-first-supporter-of-noafa-wildflower-gardener-lecturer-and-native-plant-activist-extraordinaire/and father https://ozolscollection.org/about-auseklis-ozols/, 1980’s, New Orleans . Photo
Curator’s Statement: Traditions and Transformations, as curator for the Renegade Artist’s Collective Annual Exhibition
My son Reading the Curator’s Statement at an exhibition for the Renegade Artist’s Collective I
Seminar at the Louisiana Art & Science Museum-what a fun day!
This class welcomes both experienced oil painters and beginners. The focus will be on the
Wall text created by Academy of the Sacred Heart for the 2024 Alumnae Exhibition I
White Linen Night 2024
Robert Warrens, Auseklis Ozols, and Sylvia Schmidt at Arthure Roger Gallery Arthur Roger and Auseklis
Contemporary Vanitas Series: 7 New Paintings by Saskia Ozols in Gryder Gallery’s “Beyond Realism” group show. August 3rd, 2024.
Vanitas III: Danse Macabre, Saskia Ozols. Oil on Panel, 9″ x 12″ 2024 This series
On Varnishing Pictures
Time to prepare to varnish (clean and vacuum every piece of dust/dog hair that might
Wilted
Wilted, Saskia Ozols. 5″ x 7″ Oil on Panel, 2024. This painting is part of
Peonies in a Dutch Porringer
Peonies in a Dutch Porringer, Saskia Ozols. Oil on Panel, 11 x 14″ 2024 This
Spider Lillies
Spider Lillies, Saskia Ozols. Oil on Panel, 10″ x 10″ 2024 This painting of spider
Vanitas II: Memento Mori
Vanitas II: Memento Mori Saskia Ozols. Oil on Panel, 24″ x 12″ 2024 This painting
Vanitas III: Danse Macabre
Vanitas III: Danse Macabre, Saskia Ozols. Oil on Panel, 9″ x 12″ 2024 This group
Vanitas I: Rights of Spring
Vanitas I: Rights of Spring, Saskia Ozols. Oil on Panel, 24″ x 12″ 2024. This
STUDIO SALE!
Summer Studio clear out! Making room to make new artwork….Available paintings include demonstrations from life
The Storm (Survivor)
Saskia Ozols. The Storm ( Survivor) Oil on Canvas with Conte, Ink, and Graphite. 48
Sasanquas (Pink Snow) December in New Orleans
New Sasanqua painting: oil on panel, 5 x 7″
Fleshtones: Mixing from Primary and Two Secondary Colors
Strengthen your painting in this short course on color mixing techniques for flesh tones. With
Christmas & Holiday Commissions
I am now taking reservations for Christmas and Holiday commissions! The Sasanqua buds are growing
Curating an exhibition at the MIT Center for Theoretical Physics: “Luba Kostenko’s Musicians”
Luba Kostenko, The Orchestra. 1980, Collection of the Rostov on Dom Regional Museum of Fine
Catalogue and Exhibition Essay as Curator, Collins C. Diboll Art Gallery, Loyola University
In 2019 I curated an exhibition at the Collins C. Diboll Art Gallery of Loyola
Publication: “Beyond the Path of the Peredvishniki: An Examination of Realist Painting Techniques between Ilya Repin, Thomas Eakins, and John Singer Sargent. An investigation into similarities of manner, means, and method that places Russian Realist Painting in Direct Action with Criteria for technique and theory that structure American Realist Painting.” (Saskia Ozols)
In 2018 I spoke at the London Center for Interdisciplinary Research. My paper was accepted
Painting in Maine, 2012
Painting in Maine, 2012. I did a series of small oil paintings in Maine. On
Helping with a mailing, Academy Kitchen, 1980’s
My sisters and I helped our father both in his studio as well as at
At the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts
An article on my cresson wall (2000) in the pafa museum, with my father who
Publication, “The Dialectics of Impropriety: Realism, Classicism, and a Feminist Voice” by Saskia Ozols
Paper Presentation and Publication from the Representation Art Conference, 2012. The Conference took place in
Passages: 2017 Solo Exhibit in New Orleans Arts District
With my sister at this 2017 solo exhibition, Passages. This was my first exhibit after
Helping my Father with a Mural, late 1990’s/early 2000’s
Helping my father with one of his many enormous mural commissions. In this case the
2018 Curator’s Talk: Responsorial: The Second Sex and the Contemporary Dialectics of Misogyny (Saskia Ozols)
This picture was taken during my curator’s talk for the national exhibition, Responsorial, The Second
Painting the Neva River in St. Petersburg, Russia
This painting of St. Isaac’s Cathedral was from a trip to St Petersburg in 2010.
Curating an Exhibition in Moscow
While living in Moscow, I curated an exhibition entitled: Persephone’s Garden, Images Inspired by Femininity
Painting the Cathedral of the Annunciation in Moscow, 2015.
Working on a painting along the Moscow River of the Cathedral of the Annunciation. I
Speaking with LPB about the importance of the Visual Arts Community in New Orleans, 2007
I was interviewed by Louisiana Public Broadcasting, and spoke about the importance of the visual
In the Cast Hall, PAFA.
This photo was taken in the cast hall of the Museum of the Pennsylvania Academy
Presenting a paper/lecture on Figurative Painting at the Representational Art Conference, 2017.
Discussing Eakins during my paper presentation and talk/slideshow at the Representational Art Conference/Figurative Art Convention
Painting along the Mississippi River in New Orleans
Here I am painting the Mississippi River Bridge in New Orleans, sitting on the levee
Painting In Boston at the Copley Society of Art
Here I am painting Harvard Bridge for an exhibition at the Copley Society titled :
At the Philadelphia Sketch Club, 2009. 146th Annual Exhibition.
This quick study of a Peonie was exhibited in the 146th annual juried exhibit at
Standing in front of my work at a New Orleans Exhibition, 2003-2004
Standing in front of my work at NOAFA, 2003
Artist’s Journaling: An old sketchbook with a fig leaf from the Fountain at Delphi
The importance of journaling as an artist allows a record of observation while “uninspired,” and
An Art Travel Map for Europe
After winning the Cresson European Traveling Scholarship from The PAFA Museum School, My father made
At my solo exhibition, “Binate Entities” in front of Soren-Christenson Gallery in 2013.
In October 2013, I exhibited a series of work entitled “Binate Entities.” The show took
At the Diaghilev Museum of Contemporary Art in front of my work, 2014
Standing with curator Tatiana Yurieva at the Diaghilev Museum of Contemporary Art in St. Petersburg,
Portrait of Saskia Ozols by Donn Young
Donn Young, Photographer, made a portrait of me in 2005, after Hurricane Katrina. We were
Painting Demonstration in the Collection of the Peabody Historical Society, MA.
I was invited to paint and demonstrate traditional technique in still life painting at the
In Front of my work at an Art Opening in Old City, Philadelphia.
In front of my work at a group exhibit with Kate Samworth in Philadelphia, early
Bringing a Canvas home from the Art Supply Store in Moscow
Preparing materials for an exhibition, 2014. Here I was pushing a double stroller home from
First solo exhibit at NOAFA as a faculty member. Photo from Times Picayune, October, 2004.
This was my first Exhibit as a faculty member at NOAFA. I returned to New
Three, NOAFA. Photo by Auseklis Ozols. (Patsy Adams, Dorothy Coleman, Saskia Ozols.)
At Noafa, helping after school in my Sacred Heart uniform. Maybe 5th grade. With Dorothy
White Linen Night, 2023
At Gryder Gallery in front of my work, white Linen Night 2023 I exhibited 6
Antique Opium Pot with Alligator Bones and Blossoms
Antique Opim Pot with Alligator Bones and Blossoms, Saskia Ozols. Oil on Panel, 6 x
Writing About Art
Taking notes on an exhibition for the French Quarter Journal. Summer 2023 I love visiting
Traditions and Transformations with the Renegade Artists Collective
At the exhibit I curated for the Renegade Artist’s Collective entitled Traditions and Transformations. March,
Found Object Paintings
The boys and I found this nest under a tree on a walk one day.
Blessings
This painting of found feathers explores relationships of color, texture, and form with symbolism.
Yesterday’s Thorns, by Saskia Ozols. (oil on prepared panel, 2023)
This painting explores the act of maintaining hope amidst extreme suffering and indescribable struggle. Utilizing
One Day Workshops Now Available
In front of the Boston Public Library on Copley Square, Boston, MA. in 2012. One
New Class Announcement: New Orleans Museums, Art Collections and Artists
Join us at 4 Different Locations to investigate the Artistic Process from Creation to Exhibition.
Drawing the Antique at the New Orleans Museum of Art, June 12-16th, 2023
Please join us in the New Orleans Museum of Art this June 12-16th. Working directly
A Commission for the Anglican Church of Moscow, and kiddos helping.
I was invited to produce a design for the Anglican Church of Moscow. The kiddos
Painting with Babies
I took this photo as I was preparing for my 2013 solo exhibition Binate, which
2013 Art Exhibit in Philadelphia. ” Saskia Ozols Eubanks showcases nature’s beauty, through graceful, sinuous lines. Eubanks recreates traditional classicism from paintings of the New England landscape to academic paintings of nudes, flowers and fruits.” (Gina DeCagna, Best of Contemporary Realism)
This photo was taken by one of the owners of the gallery in Philadelphia, 2013.
William Emlen Cresson European Traveling Scholarship: Saskia Ozols, year 2000.
I won the Cresson European traveling Scholarship in the year 2000, https://pafaarchives.org/page/cresson as a third
New Orleans Flora: 6 Paintings by Saskia Ozols on view at Indra Botanica Nov. 12
Please join us at Indra Botanica to view flower inspired artwork by Saskia Ozols, Indra
The Survivor
This painting, Survivor, was part of a series of paintings I did about passages in
Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Celebrating Survivors through Art.
October is breast cancer awareness month; I am sharing this painting as a reminder as
Saskia Ozols, MFA; Education, Exhibitions and Curatorial/Teaching Experience
Education Master’s Degree in Fine Arts, Drawing and Painting, 2003. Museum School of the Pennsylvania
New Paintings included in upcoming Le Mieux Galleries Exhibit, “And Now for Something New” Opening August 6th, 2022
Please Join us on White Linen Night, at Le Mieux Galleries to view some new work. The exhibition, And Now
Art as Life
For me the act of living is inextricably tied to the act of painting. Art
Varnish Day! Preparing for an Exhibition
Varnish day for paintings in preparation for exhibition! Almost the last step….why varnish ? Varnish
Arrangement with Passionflowers, Thorns, and Moth.
Arrangement with Passion Flowers, Thorns, and Moth with a Butterfly Vase. This painting represents juxtapositions
Between Seasons
This painting represents the movement between seasons through the representation of the last blossoms of
Happy International Women’s Day !
This painting represents both stasis and action through the combination of two contrasting gestures. I
Waiting Through Winter (Kumquats with Meyer Lemon Blossoms in Antique Delft)
Fresh off of the easel and finally finished ! I began this painting last autumn
New Growth After a Storm
This painting is arranged from the new growth that appeared after a difficult storm. Hurricane
“White Sasanquas in a Netherlandish Cup,” by Saskia Ozols, featured in Fine Art Connoisseur Magazine July/August 2021
The July/August issue of Fine Art Connoisseur Magazine has included the painting: White Sasanquas in
Winter Garden II: Sasanquas in a Netherlandish Cup
This is the second painting in this new series of small works celebrating the local
Winter Garden I: Sasanqua in Chinese Pot
If there were only is one thing to love about December in New Orleans, for
Breaking Free
Breaking Free was part of a series of paintings entitled Metamorphoses which I exhibited in
The Oil Sketch
The oil sketch is a vital step of the painting process for me. Each large
Conflict and Resolution (Jacob and Esau)
This painting is from a series entitled Binate which I exhibited in 2013. It was
On the Easel Today: Summer Flowers
Crepe Mrytle, Bouganvilla, Gardenia, Jasmine, Hibiscus, Plumbego, Kumquat blossoms, lemon tree flowers, and iris. The
On Losing One’s Work, “The end of a melody is not its goal: but nonetheless, had the melody not reached its end it would not have reached its goal either.” ― Nietzche
We are taught that loss is a part of life and that all things come
Home is where the Art is (Abandoned Nest I-VII, Re-defining Interpretations of Home)
This painting was one of a series of twelve I created during 2016-2017. The 5-6
Today’s Darkness, Tomorrow’s Light
The number of things to worry ourselves about today are almost too many to list.
Father’s Day
Ars Longa, Vitae Brevis . Art is long, life is short, a lesson from my
Solstices
Change alone is eternal, perpetual, immortal…(Schopenhauer) I painted this Oil sketch of Stonehenge during Midsummer
Imitation is natural to man from childhood, one of his advantages over the lower animals being this, that he is the most imitative creature in the world, and learns at first by imitation.” (Aristotle, Poetics)
“Mom! I want to paint too….” The balance of home/work/family life under the current global