Oil paintings

Immerse yourself in the delicate beauty of spring with Julia Swartz's "First Cut." This stunning oil painting captures the essence of the season's first blooms with vibrant brushstrokes and a captivating impressionistic style. Swartz masterfully portrays...

Julia Swartz's "A Ballet of Roses" is a stunning oil painting that captures the beauty and grace of these delicate flowers. The painting features seven pink roses arranged in a graceful dance, their petals softly unfurling against a soft gray background...

This beautiful oil painting of coneflowers in a downpour by Julia Swartz captures the beauty and power of nature. The bright pink and purple of the coneflowers contrast beautifully with the dark green of the leaves and the dark gray of the sky. The...

An oil painting on canvas of red and white Peonies by Julia Swartz. These Peonies come from Julia's garden. They originated from Julia's mothers garden. Julia transplanted them when her mother passed away. More info about giclee prints, gallery...

An original impressionist oil painting on canvas of Dandelions by Julia Swartz. Also available in limited edition canvas gallery wrap prints. The original oil painting on canvas is 30" x 30" gallery wrap. More info about giclee prints, gallery...

An impressionistic oil painting on canvas of a cluster of flowers by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc.  The Original oil painting is 24" x 30"

An original impressionist oil painting on canvas of Peach double Tulips by Julia Swartz. Also available in limited edition canvas gallery wrap prints. The original oil painting on canvas is 24" x 36" More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped,...

An original impressionistic oil painting on canvas of pink tulips by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing etc. Original painting is 18" x 24" Original painting is Sold - Private collector

Overflowing from their pot these feisty yellow tulips reach off their canvas to blanket the viewer with their sweet fragrance. The tulips remain tight, waiting for the full light of the drifting sun to cover their eager heads with the needed springtime...

An impressionist oil painting of yellow tulips in a glass crock by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original painting is Sold - Private collector

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

An impressionist oil painting of orange tulips by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 18" x 24".

Orange tulips, Yellow daffodils and purple violets in a crock with green apples sitting about painted in oil on canvas. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original painting is Sold - Private collector

An impressionist oil painting of orange tulips in a glass vase by Julia Swartz.  More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 24" x 30". Original painting is Sold - Private collector

An original impressionist oil painting on canvas of a Weeping Cherry tree in full bloom, full of pink flowers, at Julia's home by Julia Swartz. Also available in limited edition canvas gallery wrap prints. The original oil painting on canvas is 24"...

Spring Awakening is an impressionistic oil painting on canvas of Yellow Forsythia by  Julia Swartz, Lancaster PA  More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 18" x 24" Original painting is...

An impressionistic oil painting on canvas of Pussy-willows by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. The Original oil painting is 18" x 24" Original painting is Sold - Private collector

A tall wispy Weeping Cherry tree in bloom painting from the ground looking almost straight up into the blue sky. The pink spring blossoms are a striking contrast to the blue sky and dark trunk. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing,...

An impressionistic oil painting of a blooming Weeping Cherry Tree by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 20" x 30"

An impressionist oil painting of Blue Bell, aka, Grape Hyacinth by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original painting is Sold - Private collector

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...

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,...

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

This palette knife oil painting depicts just a few of the hundreds of daffodils that pop up on Julia’s property every spring. She is enchanted by the seemingly magical process of planting a bulb in the ground to yield such a beautiful final product...

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

Freshly picked from Julia's beautiful garden the use of simple daffodils marks the triumphal entry of spring. Daffodils, a classic spring flower, continually stimulate the eye with their refreshing balance of wildness and sophistication. More info about...

The bright, cheery yellows and yellow-oranges of daffodils are painted with an impressionistic feeling in the closeup view of this much loved flower. Again, thick palette strokes add a third dimensional quality to this large painting, and contrast is...

A small oil painting on canvas of one Eastern Bluebird up close by Julia Swartz More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 5" x 7" Original painting is Sold - Private collector

An original impressionist oil painting on canvas of a Murmuration, at Julia's home by Julia Swartz. We've spent many evenings watching a flock of starlings fly in formation, zipping and diving in unison and finally dive into a grove of bamboo...

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  

A beautiful impressionistic oil painting of Summer Roses from Julia's flower gardens. Original painting size 18" x 24" More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing etc.

An oil painting on canvas of one of Julia's granddaughters ballet dancing by Julia Swartz.  Julia has painted most of her 12 grandchildren at some point. Sadly, Julia's macular degeneration makes it not possible to paint fine details like faces etc...

An oil painting on canvas of a several Cone Flowers by Julia Swartz. The Cone Flowers come up every year in our flower garden for many years. The Cone flowers are so big and beautiful when blooming. When they are done blooming they leave behind a...

Spring Fever, a broad view landscape of bright green spring fields on a beautiful sunny day with beautiful billowing clouds. An oil painting on canvas by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing etc. Original oil...

An impressionistic oil painting on canvas of a winter tree and snow by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc.  The Original oil painting is 24" x 30"   Original painting is Sold - Private collector

An impressionistic oil painting on canvas of a winter tree and snow by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc.  The Original oil painting is 24" x 30" Original painting is Sold - Private collector

A impressionistic oil painting on canvas of Hellebores flowers by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 30" x 30"

An original impressionistic oil painting on canvas of couple walking in from a day at the Beach by Julia Swartz.  More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing etc. Original painting is 18" x 24" Original painting is Sold - Private...

Sailing on the Chesapeake Bay on a beautiful sunny day with beautiful billowing clouds. An oil painting on canvas by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing etc. Original oil painting is 30' x 40".

An original impressionistic oil painting on canvas of a black & white Hen and three yellow chicks by Julia Swartz. A Black & White Chicken with three baby chicks. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing etc. Original painting is...

An original impressionistic oil painting on canvas of pink English Roses by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing etc. Original painting is 18" x 24"

An impressionistic oil painting on canvas of an Amish Buggy in a snow storm by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc.  The Original oil painting is 24" x 30" One never knows what the next artist inspiration will...

An impressionistic oil painting on canvas of a cluster of Zinnia flowers in a blue vase by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc.  The Original oil painting is 24" x 30" Original painting is Sold - Private...

An impressionistic oil painting on canvas of a cluster of Zinnia flowers by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc.  The Original oil painting is 24" x 30" Original painting is Sold - Private collector

A impressionistic oil painting on canvas of White Hydrangea's by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 30" x 30" Original painting is Sold - Private collector

A beautiful impressionistic oil painting of Pink Hydrangea's from Julia's flower gardens. Original painting size 18" x 24" More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing etc. Original painting is Sold - Private collector

A beautiful impressionistic oil painting of Blue Hydrangea's from Julia's flower gardens. Original painting size 18" x 24" More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing etc. Original painting is Sold - Private collector

An impressionistic oil painting on canvas of a Peonies flowers by Julia Swartz.  The painting is a tribute to Julia's mother, who passed away some time ago. The peonies in the painting are from Julia's garden and had originally come from her...

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

A beautiful oil painting of blue and white hydrangea flowers by Julia Swartz. Julia loves hydrangea and when a customer friend brought some in from her garden, Julia was  inspired to paint them. The creamy whites and pastel blues of the large blooms...

An original impressionist oil painting on canvas of Autumn at Bethany Beach by Julia Swartz. Also available in limited edition canvas gallery wrap prints. The original oil painting on canvas is 24" x 36" More info about giclee prints, gallery...

An impressionistic oil painting of an Osprey nest on the chimney of an old house by the Chesapeake Bay, eastern shore Maryland by Julia Swartz. This painting was inspired on a day trip to Hooper Island Maryland. More info about giclee prints, gallery...

An impressionistic oil painting of two ladies on beach chairs sitting sitting by the ocean by Julia Swartz.  It was inspired by a trip to Gulf Shores State Park in Gulf Shores Alabama where we rented a cabin for five days. We had a great time riding...

An oil painting of the sun shining through the trees in the winter with snow on the ground. Winter has a way of draping the world with new colors, new sounds, and new sights. In Julia's oil painting, Silent Rays, she was able to capture the woods just...

A landscape oil painting of an old Barn with a red roof and with snow around by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original painting is Sold - Private collector

A landscape oil painting of an old Red Barn with snow around by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original painting is Sold - Private collector

An impressionistic oil paint of pink and blue Hydrangeas on canvas by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing etc.  Original oil painting is 24" x 30" Original painting is Sold - Private collector

An impressionistic oil paint on canvas of Succulents  by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing etc. Original oil painting is 24" x 30" Original painting is Sold - Private collector

An impressionistic oil paint on canvas of a sunset on the Chesapeake bay from the Sassafras river by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing etc. Original paintings is 24" x 36" Original painting is Sold - Private...

An impressionistic oil painting of a Pelican by Julia Swartz. Inspiration from a trip to Gulf Shores AL in 2019 More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing etc. Original painting is 24" x 30"

An impressionistic oil painting of a Pelican on canvas by Julia Swartz. Inspiration from a trip to Gulf Shores AL in 2019 More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing etc. Original painting is 24 x 30 

An original oil painting of Chickens in deep snow by Julia Swartz. They didn't like it one bit! Some of my backyard chickens in my back yard. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing etc. Original painting is 24" x 46" Original painting...

A impressionistic oil painting on canvas, close up of a Hereford cow looking out a barn window by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 30" x 30"

An original oil painting on canvas of sheep huddled under a tree in a winter snow storm by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing etc. Original painting is Sold - Private collector

A close up impressionism oil painting of a the face of a cow by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 16" x 20".

An impressionist oil painting of Amish clothes hanging to dry on a wash line by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original painting is Sold - Private collector

The simplicity of this traditional Amish farmhouse with a nearby windmill interested Julia. She was intrigued by the way the evening sun was reflecting on the stark white building, with the dark sky in the background. Almost all Amish farm houses are...

An impressionist oil painting of a row of Queen Anne's Lace in a field by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 30" x 40". Original painting is Sold - Private collector

An impressionist oil painting of Queen Anne's Lace in a field by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original painting is Sold - Private collector

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

An impressionist oil painting of a cliff in Ireland beside the ocean by Julia Swartz. Several years ago we traveled to Ireland with some friends. From that trip, Julia painted a series of paintings of the beautiful sites we visited. As most people...

An Amish hay wagon loaded with hay in the middle of a field against a blue sky painted in oil on canvas. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 30" x 40".

An Autumn Landscape Oil Painting of one tree and fields at sunset by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 15" x 30"

An Autumn Landscape Oil Painting of fall trees and fields at sunset by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 15" x 30".

This is oil painting is a scene from early Fall at the edge of the deep woods in Northern Pennsylvania. Some of the trees are still green, but the many already turning red have caught Julia's attention. The way she composes these elements with a rich,...

An impressionistic oil painting of Bluebirds by Julia Swartz. Julia’s Amish neighbor trained her Bluebirds to come when she called them. She would feed them mealworms and would call out, her Birdie, Bridie, Bridie every time she fed them...

At the edge of Julia's property we find this row of maple trees, their brilliant autumn color captured forever in oil paint. As the sun shines through them, they are like dazzling flames, and the variety of brush-marks move our eye from dancing leaves to...

Inspired by a nearby Amish farm, Julia was interested in the way light hits the many stark white buildings and the resulting abstract pattern of light and shadow it creates. The many out-buildings attached to the main farmhouse and barn form a small town...

Forming an umbrella of speckled light and fall leaves, this oil painting of the lane to Lime Spring Farm celebrates the beauty of the location.  A historic farm used for private residences as well as occasional galas, the farm is alive with...

Julia drove past this Amish farm near her home for years before she decided to paint it. Rows of earthy browns and rich hues of green form a pattern that becomes a patchwork of fields against the rectangular buildings of the Amish homestead. The sharp,...

An impressionistic of a young girl with a basket of eggs surrounded chickens by Julia Swartz. This happens to by Julia's Grand-daughter. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing etc. Original painting is NFS - personal collection.

An impressionistic oil painting on canvas of two ladies laughing by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 20" x 20"

An impressionistic landscape oil painting on canvas of trees by a lake and reflections of the trees in the lake by Julia Swartz  More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 24" x 30"

An impressionistic oil painting on canvas of a cow standing in a big pasture alone in Lancaster Co Pa by Julia Swartz More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing etc. Original painting is 20" x 30"

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

An impressionistic oil painting of a red chicken by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing etc. Original painting is Sold - Private collector

An impressionistic oil painting of Hydrangeas, version III, by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 24" x 30". Original painting is Sold - Private collector

This powerful, close-up view of beautiful, lush blue hydrangea seems to jump from the canvas. The thickly applied palette-knife strokes add a 3D feel to this large painting, filled with blooms in shades of blue, pale green and crisp white. The subtle...

An impressionist oil painting of Hydrangeas, blue and white, by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 24" x 36". Original painting is Sold - Private collector

An second impressionism oil painting of a bright colored Rooster by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original painting is Sold - Private collector

An impressionist oil painting of a bright colored Rooster by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original painting is Sold - Private collector

This beautiful rooster is our Amish neighbors rooster. I went to their farm and asked permission to photograph their rooster so I could paint him. I got this picture of him running when I got a little too close to him. I enjoyed painting this one very...

An oil painting of Golden Rod, an antique orange metal chair at the edge of a woods by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original painting is Sold - Private collector

A second painting off an oil painting of Golden Rod, an antique orange metal chair at the edge of a woods by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original painting is Sold - Private collector

The view for this magnificent painting is from up on a hill overlooking the mountains of Pennsylvania in the Fall. One tree in the foreground is still bright red-orange and Julia has used lots of textured brush strokes to achieve its brilliance! More...