Evald Sagur (1922 - 1987) was a renowned artist known for his mastery in watercolor painting. His work, "Asalea potis" (1979), is a testament to his skill and creativity. The piece, measuring 46.5 x 33 cm, is a watercolor on thin cardboard, signed on the bottom right as E. Sagur 79. Sagur completed his education at the State Industrial School in 1940 and later graduated from the Tallinn State Institute of Applied Art in 1950. He worked as a lecturer at ERKI and then at the Cinematography Main Administration. He began exhibiting his work in 1960, designed posters, and contributed as a designer to the Pioneer magazine. He was a member of the Artists' Union from 1962. His first solo exhibition took place in 1963 at the Sõprus cinema in Tallinn. Sagur's watercolor paintings, which he mastered, were often vibrant and decorative.

Joann Saarniit (1909-1984) was a renowned painter and graphic artist, born in Russia. He passed away in 1984 in Toronto. Saarniit began his artistic journey in 1925 at the State Art Industrial School, graduating in 1932 with a specialization in decorative painting. In 1944, he left for Finland and later moved to Canada in 1948. He worked in Toronto as a department head in an advertising firm and ran his own painting and applied arts studio. Saarniit is known for his idealized depictions of Estonian history in his figure compositions. This landscape painting, titled "Birches" from 1977, captivates with its play of colors. It depicts early spring, the awakening of leaves on birches, and the melting of snow, all of which symbolize the birth of new life and evoke positive emotions. The painting is oil on masonite and measures 61 x 32 cm. Saarniit's signature can be found on the bottom left, and on the back, it is labeled as Joann Saarniit "Birches" 1977 original. Saarniit's works are held in private collections in the USA, Canada, the UK, and Estonia.