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.
"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.
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.
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.
