Summer Shadows

Orth is a lifelong artist, and in recent years, art has helped her appreciate how rich her life truly is as her physical limitations have increased. Producing a new painting gives her a tremendous sense of accomplishment and reminds her that there is beauty all around us and that life is good. She works primarily in acrylic and pastel, although she also enjoys exploring other media. Retired from a full-time career in science, she is now able to indulge her passion for painting nearly full time. Her work tends to emphasize how contrasting light and shadow define a subject and how they can create a mood. As a longtime resident of Chester County, Orth often focuses on local scenes, sometimes incorporating animals in their natural surroundings. She is always on the lookout for interesting subjects from other areas as well.