Flowers

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".

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...

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

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".

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

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 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

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...

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...

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,...

A close up view oil painting of green Spider Mum flowers painted with a palette knife by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original painting is Sold - Private collector

An oil painting on canvas of Gladiolus Flowers and sunflowers bouquet in a glass vase by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 24" x 36".

Gerbera Daisies watercolor paintings in clay pots by Julia Swartz. Not only does Julia love to paint flowers but she, just as much, loves to grow them in her beautiful flower gardens. With the inkling to paint something full of life and color Julia set...

A close up impressionism oil painting of Red Geraniums in a old crock by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original painting is Sold - Private collector

A watercolor painting of Geranium Flowers in a clay pot by Julia Swartz. What one person may see as an ordinary house plant Julia sees as a launching pad for the creation of something beautiful. What drew and captured her eye to this coral Geranium was...

An oil painting of a pink Cymbidium orchid flower by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 18" x 24".

The huge, creamy white petals of these magnificent flowers are portrayed in this painting using smooth, bold strokes of paint from a palette knife. Touches of pastel pink, yellow and blue reflections enhance the loveliness of these elegant blooms. The...

An impressionistic landscape oil painting of Buttercups in a horse meadow with a barn by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing etc. Original oil painting on canvas 20" x 30"

A Blue Iris flower oil painting on canvas by artist Julia Swartz. This oil painting depicts the blue irises Julia so loves that grow in her neighbor's yard. She captured these delicate flowers in a loose, impressionistic style in which the subject...

Bachelor Buttons, Roses and Phalaenopsis in glass vases and corks painted with oil on canvas. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing etc. Original painting is Sold - Private collector

An impressionist oil painting of a single pink rose by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original oil painting on canvas is NFS, personal collection.

An oil painting of a Joseph's coat plant in a flower pot by Julia Swartz. Another oil painting of Julia's leaf series, this painting was inspired by the bright leaves and exciting colors. She bought this plant with the specific purpose for a loose and...

An oil painting of a white Phalaenopsis orchid by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 15" x 30"

Two paper White bulbs blooming in glass vases in a second floor window against the Lancaster city skyline. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 30" x 40".

A large closeup impressionistic oil painting of a orange Zinnia flower. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original painting is Sold - Private collector

An impressionist oil painting of a single orange rose by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 6" x 12".

This watercolor depicts a multicolored array of mums picked fresh from the garden and placed in this clear glass vase by Julia Swartz. The combination of the sunlight in the petals and the reflections in the water make this a fresh, happy piece. More...

A watercolor painting of daffodils and blue iris flowers in a green vase by Julia Swartz.  More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original watercolor on paper is 20.5" x 15.25"  Framed 29.5" x 24" Medium Giclee print on...

Feverfew flowers arranged in a glass vase and painted in oil on canvas. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing etc. Original painting is Sold - Private collector

A watercolor painting of columbine flowers by artist Julia Swartz. I think columbines are one of the most delicate & intricate flowers I've seen. If you have looked around my web site, you already know I love growing and painting flowers. I have many...

An oil painting of a Bromeliad flower by Julia Swartz More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing etc. Original Oil Painting on canvas is 24" x 30".

A watercolor paintings of Lilies and Roses in antique bottles by Julia Swartz. Julia has always wanted to paint a collection of glass bottles. So off she set to find the perfect arrangement of antique bottles, vases, and flowers. In this watercolor...

A watercolor painting of Caladiums plants in black pots by artist Julia Swartz. These black flower pots of Caladiums were sitting in my sun porch. One morning I noticed how the sun was hitting them making the leaves almost transparent. It was so cool I...

Black Eyed Susan watercolor painting by Julia Swartz. This watercolor painting of Black Eyed Susan's are from my flower garden. The Black Eyed Susan's are always a welcome sight when they show up in mid summer, because most of my spring flowers are...

A watercolor painting of pink and red Hibiscus flowers by artist Julia Swartz. I painted this Hibiscus watercolor right after I was finished with chemotherapy treatments for lymphoma. In this watercolor painting the sun had just come out. It seems so...

This time a patch of weeds next to the woods caught Julia's artistic eye. She was taken by the way the sunlight shone through the fuzzy weed, and she got right down on the ground to capture this up-close view. The viewer also has a perspective from as if...

A Red Poinsettia in a black flower pot watercolor painting by Julia Swartz. Poinsettias are always a must for decorating the house at Christmas time. I enjoy all the different colors of Poinsettias that are now available. This red one was sitting in the...

A watercolor painting of pink poinsettia flowers by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original painting is Sold - Private collector Offset print on paper is 22" x 15.25"

Flowers blooming in a window box of a blue pastel painted home in Moville Ireland. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original painting is Sold - Private collector

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

An Orange Calla Lily Flower painted close up with oil on canvas by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 6" x 6".

An oil painting of an Elephant ear plant in a flower pot by artist Julia Swartz. This oil painting is one of several in a leaf series Julia painted. These engaging colors create an interesting image of her elephant ear plant. As evidenced in this...

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 year in my garden they grew as tall as I am. They were...

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

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 and shadows truly make the orange blooms pop. It is a...

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 brushwork and form of the flowers make them seem as if they...

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 spontaneous flair. This up-close view draws the viewer into...

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 bring to mind the colorful explosion of fireworks and...

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.

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, framing etc. Original painting is Sold -...

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 their first spring in her garden, and she truly enjoyed...

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 the way the sun lights the room. A watercolor painting 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 welcomed when everything outside looks dead and there...