All Paintings

This restful scene of the rolling countryside in morning sunlight is also a subject that Julia comes back to again and again. The cows grazing in the field is typical of Lancaster County, Pa, which has been Julia's home since childhood. The drama of...

A landscape oil painting of the sunrise across the farms and a windmill. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original painting is Sold - Private collector

This oil painting captures the extraordinary moon-rise with snow on the ground in mid winter by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original painting is Sold - Private collector

An oil painting of the moon rising over the Sassafras River by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 20" x 30".

An impressionism landscape oil painting of the moon rising just above the horizon by Julia Swartz, Lancaster PA. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 24" x 36".

A landscape oil painting of a meandering stream flowing through a meadow by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original painting is Sold - Private collector

A watercolor painting of Max, the cat, sitting on pillows by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original watercolor is NFS - personal collection. Medium giclee print on paper is 15" x 12.4".Large giclee print on...

An impressionist oil painting of Amish baling hay with houses by Julia Swartz, Lancaster PA. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original painting is Sold - Private collector

An oil painting of a Peach orchard with rows of fall colored leaves by Julia Swartz. What more could an artist need for inspiration than this exciting orchard filled with color and life. It was the golden yellows and oranges that caught Julia's attention...

An impressionist oil painting of cows grazing in a pasture by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing etc. Original painting is Sold - Private collector

An impressionist oil painting of a corn field with blue sky and fluffy clouds by Julia Swartz. In this oil painting Julia has captured what a typical day in Lancaster County really looks like. Freshly picked corn fields dance across the horizon in warm,...

Julia always notices the many contrails that hang in the sky above her property as planes make their way to Philadelphia Airport. In this palette knife oil composition, the sky takes precedence while in the small steady countryside below we are left to...

An oil painting of Central Market farmers market in Lancaster by Julia Swartz. Central Market has many special memories for Julia . As a child she would go to market with her Grandparents who grew produce on their farm and sold it at market. While Julia...

The buggies at the Mud Sale were all lined up in a row on a field near the auction . Their simple colors of grey and black, so symbolic of the Amish, formed a pattern that was brightened up by the bright red-orange of their triangular hazard signs...

Here a group of buggies at the Mud Sale, all alike and jammed together, become a design element of their own. The touches of bright red add contrast to the blues and greys of the Amish figures and shapes. The viewpoint is from inside one of the buggies,...

This large format oil painting of 3 green apples done in a close up view portrays the luscious fruit in a fresh way. Again, Julia Swartz masterfully uses the palette knife and rich, saturated colors to bring this favorite subject to life. The blush of...

A watercolor paintings of Blue Bells flowers by artist Julia Swartz. "'Blue bottles', you picked me another bouquet, how sweet of you!" These were the words of appreciation Julia received from her mother on more than one occasion. Perhaps it is the...

A palette knife oil painting of Bluebells aka grape hyacinth by Julia Swartz. Fond memories are imbued in this palette knife oil painting of a flower that takes over Julia’s property in spring. She remembers picking blue bells for her mother as a...

These blue bells are from Julia's garden. Using a palette knife again, as in the other painting of this series, Julia swirled smooth, bold strokes of paint to create a textured effect. The deep blue and purple hues of the flower come alive with the heavy...

A watercolor paintings of Bleeding Hearts flowers by artist Julia Swartz. Not only are these Bleeding Hearts a captivating subject for Julia, they are also a bit sentimental to her. As a child Julia was always intrigued by these unique flowers growing in...

Perhaps Julia's most impressionistic piece, this palette knife oil painting depicts the Bleeding Hearts in a square glass vase. The whole composition feels as if it is a reflection in the water, with strokes of color that shimmer all around the painting,...

Sunflowers and black foxtails in a green vase painted with oil on canvas by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 24" x 36".

An impressionistic oil painting of Black Eyed Susans, version 2, by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 30" x 30".

The whispering tendrils of the lanky birch trees embrace the company of the orange chair. The afternoon solitude is warmed by the gentle sun sifting down through the blanket of green leaves. The colors evoke a unity between the chair and its unknown...

After a long day of exploring the mountain with her family Julia takes an evening solace in the middle of this gold field on a antique metal chair. The sun is beginning it's amber descent and illuminates the staggered row of trees with a spice like...

In shades of canary yellow and soft orange, this oil painting depicts the beech tree in Julia's front yard. With its sun-splattered bark and glowing leaves, we are invited into the late afternoon of a peaceful fall day. In our personal environment, trees...

An impressionist oil painting of an Amish horse and buggy traveling through Lancaster county farms by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 30" x 40"

An impressionist oil painting of cows walking home with the moon shining by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 30" x 40".

A beautiful oil painting on canvas of orange and yellow leaves falling from a tree by Julia Swartz. The sky was blue with white puffy clouds and the warm autumn sun light was shining through the leaves of this beech tree in our front yard, and it...

Today pumpkins are available in many different shapes and colors.  Their different characteristics caught Julia's artistic eye, and she has arranged five of them in this beautifully composed painting.  Using thick brush strokes and bright...

A landscape oil painting of fall field with Golden Rod blooming in the foreground. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing etc. Original painting is Sold - Private collector

Julia has always loved poppies, but this palette knife oil painting came about when she saw the flowers alongside the road. She loved the way that the breeze was blowing them, and the presence of the whole life cycle of the flower in that one row, from...

This palette knife oil painting seems up close to be a plethora of umber and white lines swimming side by side, but when seen at a distance it reveals itself as a careful portrait of a pig. The hopeful snout literally springs out of the painting with the...

The second in her palette knife oil paintings of pigs from a nearby field, this piece enjoys the play of sunlight and shadow on this surprisingly noble animal. We can see a soul behind the droopy eye of the pig, and his massive body is expressed in the...

A close up impressionistic oil painting of two pigs by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original painting is Sold - Private collector

A close up impressionistic oil painting of five pigs by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 15" x 30".

A landscape oil painting of the Urban Place, Cork & Cap, The bakers table, Cork Factory Hotel. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original painting is Sold - Private collector

This palette knife oil painting was created right on the boardwalk in Ocean City, N.J. The view of bright beach umbrellas and cool ocean water inspired Julia as she painted from her canopy at the art show where she was selling her work that day. Broad,...

This commissioned oil painting depicts a closer view of the umbrellas that dot the Jersey shore. Their bright colors pop out playfully from the otherwise neutral landscape of water and dunes. The choppy palette knife application of paint gives this...

This still-life watercolor painting of Two Kiwi is one of several small watercolors of fruit that I have painted recently. Almost every week I get together with my friend Cindy to paint and this is one that was painted during our time together. More info...

This still-life watercolor painting of Two Apples is one of several small watercolor paintings of fruit that I have painted recently. Almost every week I get together with my friend Cindy to paint and this is one that was painted during our time together...

A landscape oil painting of white puffy clouds above the trees by Julia Swartz. The uppermost branches of the trees caresses the soft clouds. They delicately bride the atmosphere where sunlight gently brushes upwards with warm strokes of golden hues...

This still-life watercolor painting of Three Strawberries is one of several small watercolors of fruit that I have painted recently. Almost every week I get together with my friend Cindy to paint and this is one that was painted during our time together...

A still life close up oil painting on canvas of three pears using a palette knife by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. The original oil painting on canvas is 40" x 40".

A close up still life oil painting of three apples painted with a palette knife and lots of texture by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original painting is Sold - Private collector

An oil painting of beautiful clouds in the sky, rolling hills and a lone tree by Julia Swartz. Another of Julia's most loved scenes is the view she sees in her own home town or rather homeland". This Lancaster County field is one Julia has found...

Two Doves sitting close to each other on the branch of tree in a snowstorm. The snow is actually piled up around them and when the leave, you can see the hollow spot where they were sitting. An oil painting on canvas by Julia Swartz. More info about...

A landscape oil painting of ripples of clouds at sunset by Julia Swartz. Like waves on a glass ocean the clouds ripple over the transitions of blue and teal. The countryside is alive with the palette of the sky, accompanying the light with the warm...

A landscape oil painting of ripples of clouds at sunset by Julia Swartz. Ripples III. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original painting is Sold - Private collector

A landscape oil painting of ripples of clouds at sunset by Julia Swartz. Like waves on a glass ocean the clouds ripple over the transitions of blue and teal. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original painting is Sold -...

Inspired by the fresh flowers and fruit she had just purchased at Central Market near her gallery in Lancaster, Julia has created a composition that is astonishingly beautiful! Dramatic use of her palette-knife bring the petals of the flowers to life on...

Another very impressionistic palette knife oil painting of pink dogwood flowers by Julia Swartz. This piece seems to dance and dissolve into playful lines and tiny circular knobs. It moves back and forth between a medley of strokes and a depiction of a...

A sprig of pink dogwood blooms close up painted with oil on canvas by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 24" x 36".

An impressionist oil painting of Peace Lily flowers by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 24" x 30".

This oil painting along with Mountain Road I are a pair which Julia has created from the inspiration of the rolling hills of Central Pennsylvania. Traveling home from Raystown Lake Julia was captivated by the breathtaking view from her car window...

This oil painting along with Mountain Road II are a pair which Julia has created from the inspiration of the rolling hills of Central Pennsylvania. Traveling home from Raystown Lake Julia was captivated by the breathtaking view from her car window...

Impressionism oil painting of a horse in a meadow with a barn in the background by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 8" x 10".

An oil painting of six antique ball jars with one sprig of bleeding hearts flowers by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original oil painting is 30" x 15". Original painting is Sold - Private collector

Julia has again painted a serene scene from one of her favorite places in Northern Pennsylvania, where her family has vacationed since her children were small. The beautiful sunlight shining through the leaves and onto the tree trunks portrays a serene...

A figure oil painting of Julia walking on a Florida beach. This oil painting is a self portrait of Julia walking the beaches of Florida. On this particular day she was searching for seashells. The sun was shining, the breeze was blowing, and the weather...

An impressionism oil painting of the beach a the Outer Banks of SC by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 24" x 30"

An impressionist oil painting of a walk on the beach at the Outer Banks by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 24" x 30".

An oil painting of beach, ocean and sky at Outer Banks by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing etc. The original oil painting on canvas is 24" x 30". Original painting is Sold - Private collector

Impressionism oil painting of a horse in a meadow with a barn in the background by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original painting is Sold - Private collector

A close up impressionistic oil painting of a horse by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. The original oil painting on canvas is 20" x 30".

A second oil painting of Peacock close up and his bright colorful feathers. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original painting is Sold - Private collector

A third oil painting on canvas of Peacock close up and his bright colorful feathers. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original painting is Sold - Private collector

An impressionistic close up oil painting of a Peacock and all his bright feathers. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original painting is Sold - Private collector

This watercolor painting is appropriate to the watery subject matter, a water Lily. Here Julia captures the beautiful pink bloom at its prime and immortalizes those transient moments of water ripples and droplets. More info about giclee prints, gallery...

An oil painting of three work horses. Julia was inspired by the beauty and similarity of these three horses, who were standing inside a tent, waiting to be sold. They were all the same chestnut brown color, with similar white patterns on their beautiful...

This man was sitting in a coffee shop in Arizona, and Julia was intrigued by the way the the sunlight shone on his dark skin, and the shadows created by the warm, direct light. The large size of this beautifully rendered portrait adds to the power of...

A watercolor painting of Holstein cows standing in the water under a tree by Julia Swartz. Not far from her house on a hot summer day, Julia noticed these Holstein cows trying to keep cool in the water hole under a shady tree. This watercolor emphasizes...

Beautiful blue concord grapes on an old grapevine painted in watercolor by Julia Swartz. This watercolor painting of concord grapes was inspired by the parable in John 15, in the Bible. Jesus is telling his disciples that He is the vine and they are the...

This oil painting, "the cross," was inspired by an image in Julia's mind. She had nothing to paint this picture from other than the impression that God placed inside of her. Julia is struck anew by God's unfailing and never-ending love, every time she...

An oil painting of two mourning doves in a tree by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 24 x 36

An oil painting of Max, Julia cat, sniffing and standing on the back of a chair by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original painting is Sold - Private collector

This oil painting takes its inspiration from a more recent photo of the artist’s daughter Amber’s friends who were dressed in 1930’s garb to attend the birthday party of their grandmother! Julia has painted them in the style of the...

The third in a series of pumpkin oil paintings, this piece shows a closely cropped top perspective. We can notice so many different hues in the pumpkin that is traditionally only credited as being orange. Here we see the milky white film on this...

The second in her watercolor still life paintings of pumpkins, this piece focuses on capturing the light on top and shadow on the bottom. The arches and bumps of the pumpkin make it seem as if it is surging upward into the light.  More info about...

This watercolor still life fills the scene with a bright orange pumpkin. The watery paint application that spreads over the body of the pumpkin shows an interesting contrast to the thin, deliberate black lines in the stem.  More info about giclee...

In this oil painting we see another staple of autumn, the pumpkin. As it decorates the corner of Julia's desk, it catches the one beam of sun while everything else dissolves into shadow. Energetic, multi-directional brush marks create a dynamic...

A portrait of men sitting around the bar in an Irish pub. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original painting is Sold - Private collector

Prince Street Café, what a fun place to go, great coffee, great food and a wonderful atmosphere. Julia enjoyed capturing the afternoon sun, shadows, and reflections in the large windows in this painting. And don't forget the bike, there is always...

An Impressionist oil painting of purple, pink and yellow primrose flowers by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original painting is Sold - Private collector

An oil painting of Red & White Poinsettia by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original painting is Sold - Private collector

This still-life painting of purple Plums is one of several small watercolors of fruit that I have painted recently. Almost every week I get together with my friend Cindy to paint and this is one that was painted during our time together. More info about...

A pink Peonies flower oil painting on canvas by artist Julia Swartz. Who doesn't love big, beautiful, blooms of pink and white? Not only has Julia captured the essence of these Peonies in these two oil paintings, but she has captured;a memory that will...

An impressionist oil painting of Pink Cone flowers by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original painting is Sold - Private collector

Pink Amaryllis flowers painted with watercolor by Julia Swartz. In most people's minds the winter months are not usually thought of as a time for beautiful flowers to bloom. However, this apple blossom, pink amaryllis is one that Julia is able to enjoy...

The beautiful orange hues of this unusual fruit are portrayed on a horizontal format. The composition is of 3 persimmons against a contrasting background of subtle teal green and blue. Strong values of color work to add depth and vibrancy, along with...

These peonies have been a perfect inspiration for this beautiful watercolor painting by Julia Swartz. This painting is a reminder to Julia of her mother. The flowers were actually her mother's which Julia dug up from her parent's farm and replanted at...

This oil painting is one in Julia's leaf series. It is a peacock plant in a large clay pot. The leaves on this plant are very similar to the colorings on a peacock's plumage. The purple underside of the leaves complement the green tops, creating movement...

A watercolor painting of pansies in an old crock by Julia Swartz. These pansies I grew in a planter right outside my back door. Pansies like it cool, but as the summer heat came they started getting long and lanky. But they were still beautiful and I...

The second watercolor in her series of pansies, this piece shows a grouping of the happy little flowers that are one of Julia's favorites. The lovely loose application of color gives the flowers a new life that will continue long after the flowers...

Mason jars are a part of Amish life, and Julia loves to paint reflections in glass. Adding a beautiful crimson-red rose from her own bouquet, Julia used a palette knife to create this smaller painting, alive with thick paint strokes and reflections of...

This palette knife oil painting is a closely-cropped and highly textured study of the Narcissus flower. It is an intimate view of the brilliant inner colors of the flower that quietly echo again in the dark background. More info about giclee prints,...

An impressionistic close up oil painting of a Mourning Dove by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 6" x 6"   Original painting is Sold - Private collector

A lady wearing a straw hat on a bicycle returning from Central Market in Lancaster with her shopping bag and bouquet of flowers. A Julia Swartz oil painting. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original oil painting on canvas is...

A beautiful sunset at a beach in Marco Island FL painted with oil on canvas by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 40" x 50".

Watercolor painting of an Amish boy sleeping in the back of an Amish buggy painted by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original painting is Sold - Private collector Offset Litho print is 21.25" x 15"