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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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.

"Late Afternoon Along the Poultney River" oil on canvas, 8 x 10, unframed

Having grown up in New Mexico, I was not fully prepared, on some levels for a New England winter. I think, in my mind, I had an idea that it snowed, everyday, was cold, everyday and that the sun did not shine from late November until sometime in mid-May. While there are many dark and very cold days of winter...it was minus 7 this morning, my initial impression was quite false. There are many beautiful bright and clear winter days after all! It is not always that cold it can be quite warm walking around on a bright winter day. This is one tiny portion of many of the discoveries now living in my adopted Vermont. The day I painted this piece was cold but warm, in the sun. The warm, late afternoon light streaming through the trees created a beautiful moment and I hope through this little painting you can feel the warmth of the winter sun on an otherwise very cold day.
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"Late Afternoon on the Poultney River"
oil on mounted canvas
8 x 10
350.00 unframed, plus shipping

"Winter Sycamore" oil on canvas, 12 x 16

While out one day looking for an area to spend some time painting, I came upon this Sycamore by the Poultney River. It was a very cold, but somewhat bright morning where the snow had a particular feeling of icy cold and the frost hung heavy in the trees and bushes. It was an interesting challenge trying to paint the light bark of the sycamore while retaining that "frosty" feeling, as well as a strong light pattern. A lot to think about in a small area, but fun trying to achieve. I think this area will require more attention in the following weeks of winter.
"Winter Sycamore"
oil on canvas, 12 x 16
300.00 unframed, plus shipping

"Going Home" oil on canvas, 24 x 30

After spending some time on some smaller paintings and some commissions, I was chomping at the bit to work on something larger. Earlier this year, when I was out painting, I came upon this scene heading home. It was one of the moments when I slammed on my breaks in the car; a "this is it" moment. I was wanting to create a sense of luminosity in the clouds with a feeling of back lighting coming through the trees on this early fall afternoon. It had been raining that morning, so there were a few puddles here and there. While a challenge, I can say I thoroughly enjoyed every brush stroke in this piece.
"Going Home"
oil on canvas, 24 x 30
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"Silvery Light of Winter," oil on canvasboard, 8 x 10

For some reason I tend to like to do the bulk of my outdoor painting in the wintertime. An artist friend of mine says I pick a rough time of year to start such work, but that is what I enjoy. I like the diversity and subtlety of light that can be witnessed during any given winter season. The day I did this study happened to be quiet, overcast and gray day. With a closer look, I noticed that it was not a gray day, but a soft gray violet day with wonderful silver light.
"Silvery Light of Winter"
oil on canvas board, 8 x 10
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View from the Studio"

The miracle of the changing seasons never ceases to amaze me. After passing from verdant summer gently into the brilliant colors of autumn we are now at the beginning of winter in New England. The blanket of snow creates a wonderful atmosphere for the holidays not to mention, much inspiration of material for paintings. This little piece was completed from inside my studio, looking out onto an old horse barn in back of our home. Its is indeed the most wonderful time of the year.
"View from the Studio"
oil on board, 8 x 6
125.00 unframed, plus shipping
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