Sunflowers and Hydrangeas, oil on canvas 20 x 24

There is something I find magical about a combination of blues and yellows. I never get tired of seeing this color combination nor do I get tired of working in these colors. In this setting I enjoyed adding in the elements of the white hydrangeas as well as the blue and white porcelain pieces. I think the brass added a nice touch and the variation of the reflective surface added some interest to the overall composition.
Sunflowers and Hydrangeas
oil on canvas
20 x 24
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Coffee Time, oil on canvas, 20 x 24

The last few weeks I have been working on several still life paintings. This piece was a lot of fun to work on; I enjoyed working with the glass in shadow and trying to push the white daisies into the background. I always tend to enjoy working with sunflowers and wild asters, a familiar combination of flowers from my growing up in New Mexico.
Coffee Time
oil on canvas
20x24
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"Bits from the Kitchen" oil on canvas, 16 x 20

I thought I would give it one more go with the onions and the garlic, so this most recent still life is the result. I am pretty happy with the ending and the onions and garlic went nicely into the mashed potatoes for this evening's supper.
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Bits from the Kitchen
oil on canvas, 16 x 20
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"Autumn Still Life" oil on canvas 12 x 16

During the hectic holiday season it was hard to grab a few moments to complete any larger work. I decided to work on a group of smaller still life paintings with similar objects only trying to come up with variations in composition. I enjoy painting copper and enjoyed adding in some dried corn as well as onions and garlic for textural variety. We finally have some snow so hopefully this week I will be able to head out and work a bit outside. Happy New Year.

Autumn Still Life
oil on canvas on board
12 x 16
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Chrysanthemums and Copper, oil on canvas, 12 x 16

I have been taking some time off as of late from teaching so its enabled me to work on a few more studio still life set ups. As with a previous post I am enjoying working with different lighting affects in a more controlled atmosphere. Returning to a favorite theme of copper and blue and white porcelain, I added in some chrysanthemums for additional color and texture. I thought the addition of some of the complementary blues gave a little zip to a predominately analogous painting. Even though the painting is in rather warm tones, which tend to be thought of as energetic and exciting, for some reason, I think this is a more restful painting. At any rate, it was a lot of fun to play around with. Enjoy.
Chrysanthemums and Copper
oil on canvas, 12 x 16
700.00 framed
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Yellow and Blue, oil on canvas, 16 x 12

I have come to a more quiet time in my schedule so I am looking forward to spending some of these moments playing around with new subjects, colors or even brushes. In this piece I tried a slightly different approach to setting up my still life in terms of more controlled lights and shadows. I also wanted to focus on lost edges, especially in the shadowed areas of the painting. I liked the result and so I'll give it another go and see what happens.
Yellow and Blue
oil on canvas 16 x 12
695.00 framed, plus shipping
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Andrew Orr-Recent Paintings

November 6 through December 3, 2009
South Street Gallery
149 South Street
Hingham, MA 02043

Opening reception November 6 from 6:00 until 9:00 p.m.
Painting demonstration, November 7 from 1:00 until 3:00pm

For more information please see our advertisement in the November issue of American Art Collector magazine or visit us on the web at www.southstreetgallery.com

The Softness of Autumn, oil on canvas 12 x 16

There is something about a cloudy, somewhat gray, autumn day that can seem somewhat "soft." There is a gentleness to the light and to the time of year. After all of the events of a busy summer combined with preparations for the winter ahead, a quiet or soft autumn day can bring a wonderful sense of peace and calm.
The Softness of Autumn
oil on canvas,
12 x 16
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Andrew Orr-Recent Paintings

November 6 through December 3, 2009
South Street Gallery
149 South Street
Hingham, MA 02043

Opening reception November 6 from 6:00 until 9:00 p.m.
Painting demonstration, November 7 from 1:00 until 3:00pm

For more information please see our advertisement in the November issue of American Art Collector magazine or visit us on the web at www.southstreetgallery.com