Fruit & Veggies

A still life oil painting on canvas of one red apple up close by Julia Swartz More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 8" x 10" Original painting is Sold - Private collector

A still life oil painting on canvas of one yellow pear up close by Julia Swartz More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing etc. Original painting is Sold - Private collector  

An impressionistic still life oil painting on canvas of one Tomato up close by Julia Swartz More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 12" x 12"

An impressionistic still life oil painting on canvas of a single Squash up close by Julia Swartz More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 12" x 12"

An impressionistic still life oil painting on canvas of a bunch of Asparagus up close by Julia Swartz More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 12" x 12" Original painting is Sold - Private...

An impressionistic still life oil painting on canvas of one turnip up close by Julia Swartz More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 12" x 12" Original painting is Sold - Private collector

Green Pumpkin watercolor & ink painting on stretched canvas by Julia Swartz More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing etc. Original painting is 8" x 10" Original painting is Sold - Private collector

Watercolor and Ink painting of Six pumpkins, orange, green & white, painted on canvas by Julia Swartz More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing etc. Original painting is 9" x 12" on stretched canvas

An original watercolor & ink painting on canvas of three pumpkins stacked on top of each other by Julia Swartz More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing etc. Original watercolor on canvas is 10" x 14" gallery wrap

An impressionistic watercolor & Ink painting of a white pumpkin painted on canvas by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing etc. Original painting is 20" x 20"

The vibrant yellows and yellow ochres of the tulips and pears in this arrangement are achieved with thick. lively palette-knife strokes of paint. The subjects seem to interact with each other as living forms, set against the verdant greens of the leaves...

Though a simple subject, Julia has transformed these two pumpkins into a beautiful festive painting. This Watercolor painting was painted one fall afternoon while Julia and her friend Cindy were painting together. More info about giclee prints, gallery...

This still-life watercolor painting of Two Pears 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...

An oil painting of a pumpkin and stem by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original oil painting on canvas is sold - private collector

The interesting shapes of four pears are now combined with the rich alizarin crimson hues to produce a vibrant composition! Bright highlights and deep shadows add depth to this portrayal of crisp, ripe fruit. A lively background of cobalt blue...

Julia loves the bright purple of this common garden vegetable. Again working in a close-up view, she has combined bold, expressive brushwork and use of cooler, softer greens of the leaves as a complement to the rich reddish-purples. The thick application...

A landscape oil painting of a field of pumpkins with farm buildings in the distance. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original painting is Sold - Private collector

An impressionistic landscape oil painting of Pumpkins in a field by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 18" x 24". Original painting is Sold - Private collector

A close up still life oil painting of a Pineapple painted with oil on canvas by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original painting is Sold - Private collector

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...

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...

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...

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".

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

A landscape oil painting of a field of cabbage by Julia Swartz. In the regal procession of clouds shifting onward the sun beams down in the cabbage field. These billowing clouds fragment the sun's constant give and take between light and shadow. More...

A Red tomato oil painting by Julia Swartz. Tomato, tamata... potato, patata. Does it really matter how you say it? When it comes to this oil painting the answer is definitely a "no". In this fun painting Julia has seen far past the skin layer of this...

An Oil painting of blue grapes by Julia Swartz. These grapes come to life in a closely cropped oil painting filled with the plant. There are so many different colors present in just one grape that it makes us realize the wonder in the smallest ordinary...

An oil painting of a Green Pepper close up by Julia Swartz. Captured in a new light this green pepper is alive and full of energy. Who could ever have imagined an ordinary green pepper could be so interesting and captivating. Julia's use of complementary...

A watercolor painting of Grapes in a geen 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 friend Cindy. I then added the Peaches and Grapes to the...

Here we see a shiny group of grapes captured in oil paint. Their smooth roundness contrasts wonderfully with the choppy strokes of the background wall behind them. Each tiny glare of light makes the grapes look good enough to eat right out of the...

A still life close up oil painting on canvas of a cluster of concord grapes painted with a palette knife by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing etc. Original painting is Sold - Private collector

A still life close up oil painting on canvas of a cluster of concord grapes painted with a palette knife by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framingetc. Original painting is Sold - Private collector

This painting of beets, which were purchased at the Farmer's Market adjacent to Julia's studio and gallery, conveys a contemporary flair as a result of the use of intense color and thick, swirling textures. The vibrant purple hues are contrasted with the...

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

An Avocados still life oil painting on canvas by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 24" x 36".

This large painting of artichokes is part of an ongoing series of paintings of fruits and vegetables. It is rendered with a variety of palette knife strokes, and an intensity achieved through use of complementing tones of blue and yellow-ochre. More info...

Brilliant orange and reds burst from the canvas in this vertical composition that makes use of the edges and draws the viewers eye downward.  Complementing tones and bright reflections add life to the shapes of these vegetables and show their...

Julia has painted this composition of 5 pomegranates with vivid hues of alizarin crimson and magenta on a horizontal canvas. Lively palette-knife strokes and deep umber shadows add dimension to the composition, with a contrasting background of thalo...

The pineapple in this large still-life seem to take over the canvas in a luscious portrayal by the artist. The diamond geometric shapes of the fruit become part of the composition. Dramatic palette knife strokes add dimension,and contrasting pastel...

Another favorite subject matter of Julia’s, these lush, ripe avocados form a composition with their smooth, oval shapes repeating and overlapping . The palette-knife strokes of the foreground and background manage to create dimension with thick...

The unique shape of these vegetables provided an interesting composition that sees to cascade down the vertical canvas. This oil paintings deep, rich purple and blue tones were applied with thick, lively strokes of the palette knife that Julia uses so...

The oval shape of these unusual vegetables manage to become elements of design in this vertical canvas. Thickly applied oil paint with palette knife, the deep greens and vibrant yellows of the squash cascade down the canvas, and the background is alive...

This is a larger, peachy colored mushroom with the veins under its cap lending intricate detail to this nature study. The various colors of the veins contrast to the white smooth top with its reflections of surrounding plant life. Julia had painted a...

Here Julia has painted a very large mushroom that caught her attention due to the saucer-like shape of its cap. The intricate, multi-colored veins offset the smoothness of the cap. The view is as if the viewer is right down in the grass! More info about...

A close up still life oil painting of two small mushrooms by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. The original oil painting on canvas is 24" x 36".

Red and Green Tomatoes in a green bowl watercolor painting 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 friend Cindy. I then added the Peaches and Grapes...

A watercolor painting of Red onions, mushrooms, and cabbage by Julia Swartz. A companion piece to her other early watercolor, "Eggplant," this work showcases smooth red onions against the veins of the cabbage and mushrooms rolling nearby. The green and...

Julia paints what excites her, and natural shapes found outdoors frequently stop her with their beauty. When she came across these mushrooms near the wood's edge on a friend's farm, she just had to paint them! Softly painted with brush, the creamy white...

Julia paints what excites her, and natural shapes found outdoors frequently stop her with their beauty. When she came across these mushrooms near the wood's edge on a friend's farm, she just had to paint them! Softly painted with brush, the creamy white...

One of Julia's earlier watercolors, this piece shows exploration with the deep shiny hues of eggplant next to the smooth white leeks and rough red potatoes. The contour lines are elegant and confident in this composition. More info about giclee prints,...

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 background is muted to a pastel tone, which...

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 now here are the Strawberries. More info about giclee...

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 exercise with my friend Cindy. I then added the...

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 and realistic, she enjoys pushing herself to loosen up...

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 subjects, and likes to compare it to her recent work,...

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 friend Cindy. I then added the Peaches and Grapes to the...

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 one that was painted during our time together. More info...

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 subjects, and likes to compare it to her recent work, "Apple...

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 the mushroom series are large paintings, helping capture...

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 get together every other week to paint together and we...

A Red Apple Oil painting study 2 by Julia Swartz. This oil painting is the more recent rendition of the apple that Julia painted in 1978. Because her innate tendency is to paint very tight and realistic, she enjoys pushing herself to loosen up and take a...