All Paintings

I enjoy raising flowers and painting them. Delphiniums are one of my favorite flowers because they have such incredibly clear beautiful colors. They are so majestic and can grow extremely tall. One...

A watercolor painting of a small child in Oshkosh jeans looking out a window by Julia Swartz. Everyday, Danny runs to the window and watches for his big brother to get off the school bus. He can't...

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

A watercolor painting of a Holstein cow by Julia Swartz. Just up the road from our home is a dairy farm. One day I stopped along the road to take some pictures of the cows in the pasture to be...

An oil painting of Crown Imperial flowers by Julia Swartz. In this oil painting, crown imperial flowers flourish with brilliant color and outlandish form. The purple hues Julia found in the leaves...

An impressionistic oil painting of pink Cone flowers by Julia Swartz. These coneflowers have been a part of Julia's garden for years, and this oil painting puts us right in among them. The loose...

The repetition and reflections of the dark beans in the tall jars interested Julia. She has painted them in great detail in this painting- any coffee lover's inspiration. More info about giclee...

Sunlight shining through the blades of grass that was filled with clover leaves is what inspired this painting. The field was also filled with tiny yellow flowers that Julia has captured with a...

An oil painting of Cleomes flowers by Julia Swartz. Another in the series of palette knife oil paintings, this piece depicts cleomes, also known as a Spider Plant. With their bursting blooms, they...

A Clematis Flower painted close up with oil on canvas by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing etc. Original is 6" x 6" and is famed in a black floater.

The late afternoon sun lights up the two young women enjoying a conversation at the cafe. Interesting shadows are formed by the chairs and table. Julia especially was intrigued by the sunlight's...

Julia was inspired by the profile of this young woman with the headband and large earrings, carefully preparing a Mediterranean dish, with her hair pulled up and sunlight reflecting on her face. She...

This painting of Julia's daughter Amber is alive with vibrant strokes of palette knife. The composition is what caught Julia's attention- the geometric forms formed by the arm and the hair pulled up...

A watercolor painting of four girls sitting on a step with arms around each other who are best friends by artist Julia Swartz. This watercolor painting depicts Julia's daughter, Amber, with her...

An abstract oil painting, Aurora, by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing etc. The original oil painting on canvas is 24" z 36".

This palette knife oil painting depicts Julia’s magnificent Angel Trumpet plant that can produce blooms up to a foot long and ten inches in diameter. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped,...

An Oil painting on canvas of Allium flowers by artist Julia Swartz. A part of the onion family, allium flowers inspired this spectacular oil painting. Julia marveled at their continued growth during...

In this depiction of city life, Julia was interested in the shadow of the bike in late afternoon, cast onto the sidewalk in front of the cafe. The casual presence of a figure sitting in the sunlight...

This is a close up oil painting of bike that often sits in front of the Prince St cafe in warmer weather. The wires of the basket form a pattern against the wheels in this study of geometric forms...

A landscape oil paintings of puffy white Cumulonimbus clouds above the countryside. In the tiny moments between morning and afternoon the simple beauty of the velvety hills is the illuminated with...

Another landscape oil paintings of puffy white Cumulonimbus clouds above the countryside. In the tiny moments between morning and afternoon the simple beauty of the velvety hills is the illuminated...

A watercolor painting of a miniature schnauzer lying in the sun by Julia Swartz. Here Julia's miniature schnauzer, Gretchen, lies in the warm sun that spills in through the windows. This watercolor...

A watercolor painting of a bulldog surrounded by daisies. One day we were at our daughters field hockey game and another mother brought her bull dog along. Her name was Greta. I thought she was just...

This is a portrait of Leah, a friend who has been a frequent subject of Julia’s portraits. However, this time the artist has used the subtle sepia tones of this series to portray a contemporary young...

This young woman came into the gallery and Julia was intrigued by her lovely textured scarf and large, intricate earrings. She agreed to pose for a portrait, in which Julia has conveyed her sense of...

A portrait of a young lady and her baby going to Central Market to shop. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original oil painting on canvas 30" x 40".

A portrait of a red headed Irish girl at the local library painted with oil on canvas by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original oil painting on canvas is...

An oil painting of icicles hanging from tree branches in a winter storm by Julia Swartz. Original oil painting on canvas is 24" x 30".

An abstract oil painting, High Speed, by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 18" x 24".

Four green pears are arranged in an interesting geometric composition on this horizontal canvas. Strong contrast of lights and dark add dimension and life to three luscious fruit! Alizarin crimson in...

The second oil painting of Gideon's face, this composition focuses on a close up profile view of the dog. This unique perspective invites us to consider what he might be thinking, with a slightly...

This oil painting depicts Gideon the chocolate lab, the first of many portraits of the lovable dog. In this pose, his eyes are so soulful and he tilts his head in that classic imploring expression...

An oil painting of a chocolate lab by Julia Swartz. Eagerly awaiting a playmate Gideon stands ready in the snow. The cool winter sun casts blue shadows across his dark fur. The warm excitement in his...

Julia spotted this dragonfly flitting around the edge of a cornfield, and chased it around with her camera until she got a good photo of it! The dramatic blue tones of its body attracted her eye, and...

An oil painting of an African lady sitting in her home with the door open to the outside and chickens in the doorway. The original painting was sold as a fundraiser for Rafiki Africa.   Provide...

This photograph is also from the book Mennonite Women of Lancaster County (used by permission of the author). Here young women of the era, dressed in the bathing suits, are cooling off in a local...

The Green Bowl series started with a watercolor painting of nectarines in a green bowl that I did as a teaching exercise with my friend Cindy. I then added the Peaches and Grapes to the series and...

An abstract oil painting, See Through, by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 24" x 30"

This is a modern portrait in oil, of a friend of Julia’s who works downstairs from her studio in the cafe. This young lady rides her scooter to work everyday and Julia was intrigued by the polka dot...

This oil portrait of Julia's friend, Sarah, captures a pensive view of the woman that is not unlike the emotional quality present in the famous painting, "Girl with a Pearl Earring." Our eyes move...

This intimate oil portrait of Leah emphasizes the bright red of her outfit and lipstick. The shape of her lips particularly inspired Julia for this piece, and with the bright lipstick, she wanted...

This oil painted portrait is just one of several inspired by Julia's friend, Leah. This one truly captures Leah's confident, bold personality through her strong pose and bright clothing. The play of...

An oil painting of the sun setting over the hills in Arizona by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 15" x 30".

An impressionist oil painting of a birds nest with one egg by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 15" x 30".

This portrait of a high-spirited woman if the era who was a pilot and drove a Jaguar was again done using sepia tones of photos of the day. Naomi was the mother of one of Julia’s friends. Julia...

This is a second closeup oil painting I did of Max my cat. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 18" x 18".

An oil painting of Max my cat. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original painting is Sold - Private collector

An abstract oil painting, Light My Path, by Julia Swartz, Lancaster PA. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 30" x 40".

This painting of of a young model named Heidi with a cute little red dress shows the versatility of Julia Swartz as an artist. She was intrigued by the emotion of the scene, where the subject seems...

Here the model is dressed in blue, but Julia is able to portray the same contemplative mood. Soft brush strokes enhance the enigmatic mood of this oil painting, bathed in the intense sunlight shining...

This painting is very special to me. I painted it after I was diagnosed with Lymphoma, a type of cancer. To read the story behind this painting click on Cancer Story. More info about giclee prints,...

A landscape oil painting of the Hamilton Club Tower in Lancaster PA. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 24" x 36".

Part of Julia’s "Downtown" series, this oil painting captures a view of South Prince Street. She found the play of the red awnings and green light particularly striking on that cold winter day. The...

A figure oil painting on canvas of a girl in a garden by artist Julia Swartz. This oil painting depicts Amber, Julia's daughter, walking through her flower garden. On the hot, sunny day, she pushes...

This may be one of Julia’s mothers first boyfriends proudly posing in front of his first new car back in the 1940’s. Julia chose a close-up modern viewpoint but keeps the feel of this by-gone era...

Bedecked in her mother's felt hat and an elegant deep blue outfit, this oil portrait of Leah is an engaging study of contrast in materials and age. We see the young woman gazing off into the distance...

A portrait of a red headed Irish girl with her stuffed animals painted with oil on canvas. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 18" x 24"

The inspiration for this painting was a 1920’s era photo from the book Mennonite Women of Lancaster County by Joanne Siegrist. The double-seated, double winged airplane caught Julia’s artistic eye...

This depiction of summer at the cafe explores the relationship between the figures and their environment. The brightly colored summer salad and intense sunlight contrast with the cooler, darker...

Here Julia's daughter Amber is in a little black dress again, but posing with her back to the viewer so she could be any one's young daughter. With intense sunlight shining through the window onto...

A portrait painting on canvas by Julia Swartz. This is my daughter contemplating about her upcoming wedding day. She has a few month left and so much to do. Just slowing down and getting her thoughts...

A watercolor painting of a lady weaving a basket in Charleston SC. by artist Julia Swartz. The "Charleston Basket Lady" watercolor painting comes from a trip to Charleston, SC. several years ago. She...

An impressionistic close up oil painting of a Cardinal by Julia Swartz More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing etc. Original painting is S

Though comical this oil painting is a classic display of Julia's precious cat Max. If Max can find somebody to rub his belly he is one happy cat. This is just one moment that Julia was able to...

An abstract oil painting, Beach, by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 20" x 20".

A watercolor painting of an Amish boy in his straw hat by artist Julia Swartz. This watercolor painting is from my friends photo's of her Amish neighbor's children. I love this little boys face and...

A figure watercolor painting of Great Grandma and Grandson by Julia Swartz. It is said that, "opposites attract", and in this portrait Julia has exemplified this to the max. In this beautiful...

A watercolor of three young children on a swing by Julia Swartz. This commissioned watercolor of three children showcases Julia's talent in painting three realistic portraits in one transparent...

An oil painting of a chocolate lab. Here Gideon obeys his owner's command to sit. This oil painting shows a unique perspective from behind the dog that is normally looking at us curiously. We see him...

Baby Sela and her father were visitors to the gallery one day and they made such an endearing and interesting couple that Julia had to paint them. This loving portrait in oil paint shows the...

An oil painting of beautiful downtown Lancaster architecture by Julia Swartz. Another view of downtown, Julia uses all palette knife strokes to render unique cornices and round towers in oils. In her...

A watercolor painting of green, yellow & red peppers in a green bowl by Julia Swartz. The Green Bowl series started with a watercolor painting of nectarines in a green bowl that I did as a teaching...

A portrait oil painting of an elderly dark skinned gentleman by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 30" x 40".

Another oil painting of a single green pear by Julia Swartz. This oil painting is the more recent rendition of the pear that Julia painted in 1978. Because her innate tendency is to paint very tight...

An Oil painting of a single green pear by Julia Swartz. This is an oil painting that Julia created in 1978. She finds it interesting to look back at how tight and realistic she used to render her...

A watercolor of peaches and bananas in a green bowl by Julia Swartz. The Green Bowl series started with a watercolor painting of nectarines in a green bowl that I did as a teaching exercise with my...

This still-life watercolor painting of Peaches 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...

Here Heidi and her beloved dog are in a relaxed pose on the sofa- the contentment of the moment is portrayed in soft, gentle brush strokes. The warm sunlight shines from behind, adding luminosity to...

An impressionist oil painting of a birds nest with three eggs by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original painting is Sold - Private collector

Here is a oil painting portrait of Amber, Julia's daughter, when she was two and loved her bed. She sleeps peacefully and takes a nap easily for Julia in this sweet piece. Time seems to stand still...

This is my sun porch. In the summer mornings, this is where I go to plan my day and spend time with God. It can be pretty cool in the mornings but the early sun shines in and keeps me warm. I like...

This oil painting of Amber, Julia's daughter, captures her lying across her bed in a typical teenage pose. She does her homework, writes in her journal, and reads books just like this. The...

This oil painting is of Julia's husband Terry, relaxing with a cup of coffee. It was a cold day in New York City that day, as Julia and Terry were exploring some of the many art galleries. Sitting...

A oil painting of bamboo on canvas by artist Julia Swartz. Who hasn't, at one point in their childhood, pretended to be Tarzan in the jungle or to be a pirate seeking a lost treasure? It is these...

This oil painted portrait of Sarah focuses on light and contrast. The sun in her blonde hair buts up against the black of the headband while light reflects in her startling blue eyes like pools. The...

A watercolor painting of a cat hiding behind a flower pot by artist Julia Swartz. This is a watercolor painting of Aussie. He was my baby for 3 months. Our son Anthony brought this kitten home 3...

The setting sun is lighting up the pillar of clouds while pine lake below is getting dark. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing etc. The original oil painting on canvas is 24" x...

This composition of this oil painting was gathered from a winter trip to Sedona, Arizona, after an unusual amount of snow had fallen. There was a house up on the hill that reminded Julia of a...

A Red Apple Oil painting on canvas by Julia Swartz. This is an oil painting that Julia created in 1978. She finds it interesting to look back at how tight and realistic she used to render her...

Looking out the window of Julia's gallery through the white blooming trees to the windows of the Fulton Theater across the street. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc...

A oil painting of Max, the cat, playing with a marble by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 14" x 18".

This tiny baby mushroom growing beneath the larger one inspired Julia's artistic sense. She loves to transfer her love of nature to the canvas through her use of thickly applied oil paints. All of...

A watercolor painting of white Apple blossom and red Amaryllis flowers by artist Julia Swartz. These are my Amaryllis that I forced to bloom in the middle of winter. These huge bright flowers are so...

Nectarines in a green bowl painted in watercolor by Julia Swartz. This is a still life I set up as a teaching exercise for Cindy, a friend of mine. Cindy has an interest in learning watercolor so we...

An oil painting on canvas of a chocolate lab by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 40" x 40".

The different shades of reds, blues, and greys reflecting in the silver of the air pots (filled with the delicious cafe coffee) made an inspiring visual effect in this still life painting.More info...

In this painting, Julia captures a typical scene in cafes everywhere. The afternoon light is streaming in the window, making shadows, highlighting the smooth finish on the table. Through the window,...

A watercolor painting of an elderly lady reading the newspaper in central park NY by Julia Swartz. While walking through central park on a brisk winter morning Julia saw this "little red riding hood"...

An oil painting of Gideon, a chocolate lab going for a walk by Julia Swartz. Just stepping out into the warm fall morning Gideon stretches his legs. The fresh sunlight casts a playful shadows on his...

A commission for Moran's grandparents, this oil painting depicts a sweet little girl with her new kitten. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original painting is Sold -...