Welcome to Denis Orloff Art

I have always been drawn to the light. The light is everything. We cannot live without it.

Featured Work

Hudson Valley Series

My series of paintings inspired by the Catskill Mountains

 

Pet Portraits

Commissioned paintings of beloved pets

Landscapes

Both real and imagined landscapes in acrylic & watercolor

 

Home Portraits

Commissioned house portraits for realtors and private clients

 

“The shadows get long and deep at the end of the day and the transition from daylight to twilight is magical. The air is atmospheric and objects fade into the distance as the light diminishes. The light on the snow, on warm sunny barns and houses and the light filtering through the leaves of the trees in the woods; I love the challenge and hope to capture these moments in every one of my paintings.”

– Denis Orloff

Recent Blog Posts

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Capturing a Moment in Time
Watercolor, Landscapes
Capturing a Moment in Time
Watercolor, Landscapes

My favorite subjects to paint are landscapes or scenes that capture an emotion or a moment in time. These are universally appealing subjects. The strongest reaction I get to my work happens when the viewer is reminded of a place or time that was meaningful to them; the play of light in the shadows on the ground or a rustic old building that reminds them of childhood memory.

Watercolor, Landscapes
Watercolor Painting Step by Step
Watercolor Techniques, How-Tos, Art Tips
Watercolor Painting Step by Step
Watercolor Techniques, How-Tos, Art Tips

One of the most frequent requests I receive is to show the process of my work from start to finish. There are many different methods to use in watercolor painting. I work a little differently than many other artists, but there is a common technique I use regularly. I build the painting in layers, allowing each layer to dry before attempting the next. I do not work in a wet-on-wet style.

Watercolor Techniques, How-Tos, Art Tips