On Varnishing Pictures
Time to prepare to varnish (clean and vacuum every piece of dust/dog hair that might be inclined to float/settle on a painting; move everything off
Wilted
Wilted, Saskia Ozols. 5″ x 7″ Oil on Panel, 2024. This painting is part of an in progress series I am creating on the theme
Peonies in a Dutch Porringer
Peonies in a Dutch Porringer, Saskia Ozols. Oil on Panel, 11 x 14″ 2024 This work is part of a series I will exhibit at
Spider Lillies
Spider Lillies, Saskia Ozols. Oil on Panel, 10″ x 10″ 2024 This painting of spider lillies is part of an in progress series of contemporary
Vanitas II: Memento Mori
Vanitas II: Memento Mori Saskia Ozols. Oil on Panel, 24″ x 12″ 2024 This painting is the second in a series of Vanitas Paintings that
Vanitas III: Danse Macabre
Vanitas III: Danse Macabre, Saskia Ozols. Oil on Panel, 9″ x 12″ 2024 This group of Vanitas paintings explore the relationship between the material and
Vanitas I: Rights of Spring
Vanitas I: Rights of Spring, Saskia Ozols. Oil on Panel, 24″ x 12″ 2024. This group of Vanitas paintings explore the relationship between the material and the
STUDIO SALE!
Summer Studio clear out! Making room to make new artwork….Available paintings include demonstrations from life for the Fine Arts Preservation Society of New Orleans and
The Storm (Survivor)
Saskia Ozols. The Storm ( Survivor) Oil on Canvas with Conte, Ink, and Graphite. 48 x 60″ 2017-2019. Collection of the Artist This painting is
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 only the primary colors, two secondaries + white all shades
Christmas & Holiday Commissions
I am now taking reservations for Christmas and Holiday commissions! The Sasanqua buds are growing and preparing to blossom! Please get in touch if you
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 Arts. While living in Boston I curated an exhibition of
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 University New Orleans. The artist showcased was from New York
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 for presentation and publication. “Beyond the Path of the Peredvishniki:
Painting in Maine, 2012
Painting in Maine, 2012. I did a series of small oil paintings in Maine. On this day I was painting the two treason the distance
Helping with a mailing, Academy Kitchen, 1980’s
My sisters and I helped our father both in his studio as well as at NOAFA. Here we are in our school uniforms helping with
At the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts
An article on my cresson wall (2000) in the pafa museum, with my father who won the same award in 1964.
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 Ventura, CA and after submitting an abstract to a call
Passages: 2017 Solo Exhibit in New Orleans Arts District
With my sister at this 2017 solo exhibition, Passages. This was my first exhibit after moving home from abroad in 2016, and took place at
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 canvas was stretched on a studio wall and painted off-site.
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 Sex and the Contemporary Dialectics of Misogyny. I did a
Painting the Neva River in St. Petersburg, Russia
This painting of St. Isaac’s Cathedral was from a trip to St Petersburg in 2010. I exhibited the painting in Philadelphia, and it was used
Curating an Exhibition in Moscow
While living in Moscow, I curated an exhibition entitled: Persephone’s Garden, Images Inspired by Femininity and Its Transformative Creative Power. March, 2015, Moscow, Russia. For
Painting the Cathedral of the Annunciation in Moscow, 2015.
Working on a painting along the Moscow River of the Cathedral of the Annunciation. I was painting with an artist friend a met from the
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 arts community in New Orleans. I returned home from Katrina
In the Cast Hall, PAFA.
This photo was taken in the cast hall of the Museum of the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. This is a private area of the
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 in Miami, Florida 2017. The title of my paper was:
Painting along the Mississippi River in New Orleans
Here I am painting the Mississippi River Bridge in New Orleans, sitting on the levee in the French quarter. I was painting with a group
Painting In Boston at the Copley Society of Art
Here I am painting Harvard Bridge for an exhibition at the Copley Society titled : “Fresh Paint!” This was a fun annual plein air painting
At the Philadelphia Sketch Club, 2009. 146th Annual Exhibition.
This quick study of a Peonie was exhibited in the 146th annual juried exhibit at the Philadelphia Sketch Club. It was done from direct observation
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 offers material for future work and thought. This is one
An Art Travel Map for Europe
After winning the Cresson European Traveling Scholarship from The PAFA Museum School, My father made haste to send me a hand drawn map of his
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 place at Soren-Christensen gallery in the arts district of New
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, Russia. We are in front of my work at a
Portrait of Saskia Ozols by Donn Young
Donn Young, Photographer, made a portrait of me in 2005, after Hurricane Katrina. We were in the third floor painting studio with no air conditioning.
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 Peabody Historical Society while I was living in Boston. 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 2000’s. Artist’s House Gallery, Old City Arts District, Philadelphia. I
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 the art supply store with a large canvas balancing on
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 Orleans in 2003 to accept a position teaching drawing and
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 Coleman (Gigi) and Patsy Adams. Photo by my father AO.
White Linen Night, 2023
At Gryder Gallery in front of my work, white Linen Night 2023 I exhibited 6 new paintings in the Botanicals exhibit at Gryder Gallery. Curated
Antique Opium Pot with Alligator Bones and Blossoms
Antique Opim Pot with Alligator Bones and Blossoms, Saskia Ozols. Oil on Panel, 6 x 8 ” 2023 This painting is part of a series
Writing About Art
Taking notes on an exhibition for the French Quarter Journal. Summer 2023 I love visiting exhibitions, writing about art, and sharing ideas as much as
Traditions and Transformations with the Renegade Artists Collective
At the exhibit I curated for the Renegade Artist’s Collective entitled Traditions and Transformations. March, 2023. Photo by Nonney Oddlokken. Pictured is a small group
Found Object Paintings
The boys and I found this nest under a tree on a walk one day. It has a similar structure to one that re-appears every
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 contrasts in texture and symbolism the spatial relationships within the
One Day Workshops Now Available
In front of the Boston Public Library on Copley Square, Boston, MA. in 2012. One of the locations from my course Boston’s Museums, Art Collections and
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. This seminar explores the contributions, impact, and diversity of the
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 in front of a source at NOMA is an unforgettable
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 and I worked diligently to create something that would work.
Painting with Babies
I took this photo as I was preparing for my 2013 solo exhibition Binate, which opened on Julia st. in the Arts District of New
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. Lorraine Riesenbach invited me to exhibit in Artist’s House Gallery
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 year student at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts https://www.pafa.org/about
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 Ozols, and Auseklis Ozols. 639 N. Murat St, 70119. Saturday
The Survivor
This painting, Survivor, was part of a series of paintings I did about passages in 2017. Passage between place, situation and environment. It is a
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 the pink in this sasanqua is also used for remembrance
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 Academy of Fine Arts Four Year Certificate of Fine Arts,
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 For Something New Part IV, will be on view for the
Art as Life
For me the act of living is inextricably tied to the act of painting. Art is life. If we seek out truth and beauty to
Varnish Day! Preparing for an Exhibition
Varnish day for paintings in preparation for exhibition! Almost the last step….why varnish ? Varnish provides a protective layer between the painting and the environment.
Arrangement with Passionflowers, Thorns, and Moth.
Arrangement with Passion Flowers, Thorns, and Moth with a Butterfly Vase. This painting represents juxtapositions and cyclical occurences between relationships of opposites. It depicts the
Between Seasons
This painting represents the movement between seasons through the representation of the last blossoms of one tree with the ripening fruit of another.
Happy International Women’s Day !
This painting represents both stasis and action through the combination of two contrasting gestures. I painted it in early spring while living in Moscow awaiting
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 when the fruit on my kumquat tree was first ripening.
New Growth After a Storm
This painting is arranged from the new growth that appeared after a difficult storm. Hurricane Ida tore through my garden while I watched, removing every
“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 a Netherlandish Cup by Saskia Ozols. In the article, “Blooms
Winter Garden II: Sasanquas in a Netherlandish Cup
This is the second painting in this new series of small works celebrating the local flora of New Orleans. Small gems of color, these compositions
Winter Garden I: Sasanqua in Chinese Pot
If there were only is one thing to love about December in New Orleans, for me it would be a celebration of sasanquas. A simple
Breaking Free
Breaking Free was part of a series of paintings entitled Metamorphoses which I exhibited in 2009. The work explored the process of change and the
The Oil Sketch
The oil sketch is a vital step of the painting process for me. Each large multi-figure composition I create is prepared as a result of
Conflict and Resolution (Jacob and Esau)
This painting is from a series entitled Binate which I exhibited in 2013. It was inspired by the idea of binate entities and their relationship
On the Easel Today: Summer Flowers
Crepe Mrytle, Bouganvilla, Gardenia, Jasmine, Hibiscus, Plumbego, Kumquat blossoms, lemon tree flowers, and iris. The summer garden is so plentiful, and during these difficult times
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 to an end in order to birth something new. We
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 foot paintings of abandoned nests investigated understandings of home while
Today’s Darkness, Tomorrow’s Light
The number of things to worry ourselves about today are almost too many to list. I keep visualizing this painting, remembering my process throughout its
Father’s Day
Ars Longa, Vitae Brevis . Art is long, life is short, a lesson from my father and also title of this painting. I will forever
Solstices
Change alone is eternal, perpetual, immortal…(Schopenhauer) I painted this Oil sketch of Stonehenge during Midsummer 1999, en plein air, while seated on the cool grass
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 circumstances has brought issues to mind that might not otherwise