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Dandelion Puffs - oil painting on canvas by Julia Swartz
Childhood memories of picking little yellow flowers and blowing puffy dandelion seeds into the wind are nostalgic for many of us. For artist Julia, a big puffy dandelion became the inspiration for an impressionistic oil painting on canvas. Her painting captures the magic of spring with a vibrant green grass backdrop, reminding us of the simple joys that inspire us.
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27th Apr 2023
We love spring and all the blooms it brings. Here is our weeping cherry tree.
Weeping cherry trees are a beautiful sight to behold when they bloom in the spring. The delicate pink flowers create a stunning contrast against the bare branches of the tree. Capturing this moment in a painting allows you to enjoy the beauty of these trees year-round.A painting of a weeping cherry tree brings a touch of nature into your home, adding color and life to any room. It also serves as a reminder of the fleeting beauty of nature, encouraging us to appreciate the present moment and find
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28th Mar 2023
Early summer is for Roses
Do you enjoy roses? We sure do. There is nothing like the first rose blooms of the season! That's where we are right now in south east Pennsylvinia. Here are a few pictures from our rose garden. Of course Julia has painted numerous paintings of roses. Just type rose in the search bar on her website. We hope you enjoy these!
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2nd Jun 2022
Spring Fever
Spring is in full swing here in SE Pennsylvania. The fields and lawns are turning green and the trees will be green soon. The Weeping Cherry tree and Forsythia will soon be done blooming and sadly, our Magnolia froze when the flowers were beginning to open and they all turned brown. The Bluebirds are checking out the Bluebird box, the Robins are becoming territorial and the Carolina wren has been looking for a nesting spot as well. The new Spring Fever painting is a typical patch work of sp
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8th Apr 2022
Mother Hen and her chicks
Have you ever paid a visit to Utopia? What would a moment of utopia feel like for you? For Julia, it was something like this. It was a bright sunny day and Julia and her sister were visiting a local farm with a greenhouse filled with beautiful succulents and flowers. Plants, flowers and gardens have always been a joy for Julia. Outside the greenhouse was a gazebo with beautiful vines growing all over it. Then there was the mother dog with her litter of pups playing as only puppies can play. Next
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5th Mar 2021