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DAO Studios, Inc. is the home for David Orr, whose paintings are hanging in homes from New York to Florida to California and across his home state of Indiana.

 

In my artwork, I explore what it means to be human. How we see, who we are, and what we aspire to be. I believe that art is about transformation, transcendence and expressing the human spirit. In my opinion paintings must have vitality, a life force, they should move and live and breathe. I also believe that great art comes through great craftsmanship. My canvases are constructed with linen, hide glue, and oil primer in the traditional method, and I only use Old Holland Classic oil paints, the same company that supplied Rembrandt and Van Gogh. I have learned some of my greatest lessons by copying the works of Cezanne, Matisse, Modigliani, Picasso, Rembrandt, Titian, and Rodin. I believe that for an artist to truly be in the moment, one must be cognizant of the past and looking to the future in order to see the patterns, the secrets, and the possibilities.
 
If you have a desire or a space for a commission, please contact me. I enjoy creating unique pieces for specific environments.
 

 

 


 
Portfolio

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open
centered
the way to the ocean
sunday morning drive
puppets
bonzai tree
ikko
while you're away
the dream
fire inside
blossoming
dream of 10,000 doors
artist's grandfather
wedding portrait
man
emperor's new clothes
the kiss
swirling sunset



 

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