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

Still Waters, oil on canvas 16 x 20

This painting completed entirely on location earlier this fall was a true joy to paint. This is an area swimming hole on the Poultney River and the rock formations are truly amazing. I loved the early afternoon light in this area and hope sometime next year to paint in the same area only in a different season. I should think a fall setting of this same scene would be beautiful. I was pleased to find out that my painting, "Peonies and Hydrangeas" has won the Helen DeCozen Memorial Award for a Floral from the 81st Grand National Exhibition of the American Artists Professional League. The show will be at the Salmagundi Club, in New York until November 13th.
Still Waters
Oil on canvas, 16 x 20
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www.andreworr.com

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.

Morning on the Poultney River, oil on canvas, 16 x 20

In my last post, I mentioned spending some time working on several plein air painting, after having spent a wonderful week painting on Cape Ann. I have been feverishly working the past several weeks on more outdoor paintings and have thoroughly enjoyed this new direction. This painting was completed over a period of about three days working at the same location, about the same time of day each day and under the same lighting conditions. Truly a beautiful spot along the Poultney River, I plan to return to this area many times over the coming autumn season.
Morning on the Poultney River
oil on mounted canvas
16 x 20
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