Oil paintings

Am impressionism portrait oil painting of Dorothy by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing etc. Original oil painting is 15" x 30".

An oil painting of cows in a meadow of the rolling hills of Lancaster county by Julia Swartz. This is a view of the countryside I see every time I go out walking. I love the different colors and textures of the fields. In the fall the hues are so warm...

An oil painting of cows in a meadow of the rolling hills of Lancaster county by Julia Swartz. This is a scene just up the road from where I live. It's a beautiful fall day and the cows are coming up over the knob to find better grass. More info about...

This painting contains many of Julia's favorite elements: trees, meadows, reflections and intense color. The brilliant crimson tones of the one red tree stand out against the cooler, subtle greens of the landscape. The artist has captured the beauty of...

This oil painting captures the extraordinary moon-rise with snow on the ground in mid winter by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original painting is Sold - Private collector

Julia paints what she loves. Although many artists have painted bales or rolls of hay, Julia has approached this subject with her unusual artist's eye. In order to convey their huge size, she has painted a huge canvas, and through use of perspective has...

A landscape oil painting of big round hay bales a blue sky on a farm in Lancaster county. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original painting is Sold - Private collector

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

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...

An impressionist oil painting of a single yellow rose 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 Yellow Primrose by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 5" x 5"

Another in the series of maple leaf pieces, this oil painting explores the warm yellow tones of fall. Just as Julia wondered where this leaves could have come from when she found them in a parking lot, we may also wonder how two leaves from the same tree...

An impressionist oil painting of Yellow leaves falling from a tree in the fall by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original painting is Sold - Private collector

An oil painting of a peach orchard in the winter by Julia Swartz. This is the same orchard as my Golden Orchard and Spring Orchard. The snow on the ground and the red suckers on the trees make a beautiful cool picture compared to the warmth of the fall...

An oil painting of trees in the winter with no leaves with mountains in the background. Every fall we take the kids, and now the grand-kids also, to the mountains to go 4-wheeling. The cabin we stay in is on the top of a hill with a panoramic view in...

Another oil painting of trees in the winter with no leaves with mountains in the background. Every fall we take the kids, and now the grand-kids also, to the mountains to go 4-wheeling. The cabin we stay in is on the top of a hill with a panoramic view...

An impressionist oil painting of Red orange poppies blowing in the wind by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original painting is Sold - Private collector

A White 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 impressionistic oil painting of a White Orchid by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 20" x 30".

The second in her palette knife oil paintings of dogwood flowers. This piece is another study, but white flowers, of the first blooms that fill Julia's property in the spring. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original...

Julia has created a beautiful oil painting of a beautiful Amaryllis flower. What is more enjoyable than to sit inside warm and cozy with a winter storm brewing outside all the while enjoying the beauty of a pure white amaryllis inside. Julia loves to...

A White Amaryllis bloom close up painted with oil paint on canvas by Julia Swartz. Like the Red Amaryllis Julia has captured more than just a beautiful flower in this painting. Julia not only loves painting her amaryllis flowers but she also loves to...

While on her family vacation to the mountains Julia was inspired by this bright, vibrant chair. She was so inspired that she painted an entire series on this chair. In this particular oil painting Julia was able to capture the light from the warm sun as...

An impressionism oil painting of Violas flowers by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original painting is Sold - Private collector

An impressionistic oil painting of a Pink Dogwood tree and a White Dogwood Tree 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 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

An oil painting of three red, white, and blue, row boats by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original painting is Sold - Private collector

The startling visible strokes of crimson color, applied with palette knife, dramatically depict these beautiful Gerber daisies, a favorite of Julia's. The many colors reflecting in the crystal vase make an interesting visual effect. More info about...

In this beautiful oil painting Julia has captured more than just beautiful colors. She has captured life and energy in a pleasing and peaceful scene. The golden rays of the sun linger on the freshly harvested field as if they were actually touching. More...

What caught Julia's attention in this group of Amish men at the Mud Sale was the one hat that was different from the rest- the Bishop's hat. In this sea of hats, only one was different and turned to the side. This worked as a design element in this...

An oil painting of lots of colorful clouds above the rolling hills of PA by Julia Swartz. By creating a collage of clouds from photographs she has taken, Julia was able to capture a painting filled with color and creativity. She used palette knives on...

A Sycamore tree painting in oil on canvas by Julia Swartz. Sycamore trees have always caught Julia's eye, especially in the wintertime. Once their colorful leaves from the autumn drop, their white bark steps forward to show off its beauty. If you look...

An impressionist oil painting of a big Sycamore tree against a blue winter sky by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 30" x 40", gallery wrap, Original painting is Sold -...

Red, Pink, Blue and white sweet pea flowers in a glass vase painted in oil by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original painting is Sold - Private collector

A close up impressionistic oil painting of an orange Orchid Flower by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 18" x 24".

This oil painting is similar to Fall Graze, with the evening glow of sun lighting up the three sheep and distant farm. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original painting is Sold - Private collector

This spectacular view of the sunrise is what I see when I wake up in the mornings. This time of the year the morning skies are so awesome. The sundial is in my garden right outside my windows. Landscape Oil Painting by Julia Swartz. More info about...

An impressionistic oil painting of Sunflowers, version 5, by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 15" x 22.5"

An impressionistic oil painting of Sunflowers, version 4, by Julia Swartz, More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original painting is Sold - Private collector

An impressionistic oil painting of Sunflowers, version 3, by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original painting is Sold - Private collector

An impressionistic oil painting of Sunflowers, version 2, by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original painting is Sold - Private collector

Julia has achieved an impressionistic delight in her first painting of sunflowers! She purchased the flowers at Central Market for her studio, where they intrigued her with their bright yellow-oranges, ochres and deep, soft browns. Using a palette knife,...

An impressionist landscape oil painting of the sun setting over the water by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original painting is Sold - Private collector

In this oil painting Julia has been able to capture the way the sun penetrates through the trees in the early winter mornings as she looks out her back window. This is one of Julia's favorite sights she looks forward to seeing in the winter time when a...

The long shadows of the evening light grace the ripe peach trees in the oil painting. This summer orchard shifts with the changing light showing the lush textures of the leaves and fruit. A lone basket in the foreground tell the story of the harvest left...

An oil painting of Blue Hydrangea bouquet in a glass vase. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original painting is Sold - Private collector

A landscape painting of a Peach orchard in bloom by Julia Swartz. This is the same orchard as my Golden Orchard but in the springtime. I loved the soft color of the blossoms and the smell of spring in the air. More info about giclee prints, gallery...

An oil painting of three antique metal chairs situated on a hillside with a view. Patiently waiting for the warm fall breeze three friends escape to the hillside to catch the first whiff of fall. Gazing out over the patchwork fields the anticipation...

An impressionist oil painting of two snowy owls by Julia Swartz. In 2014 several snowy owls spent the winter in the local farm fields, a rare event for Lancaster Co. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original oil painting on...

This is a horizontal version of SILENT FOREST I but without the deer! One can feel the silence of the deep woods where Julia spent many childhood vacations, and returns each year for inspiration. The glowing sun again finds its way through the green...

A beautiful moment in time is captured in this painting of thick woods warmed my the sun. Julia and her husband were 4-wheeling while in the northern Pennsylvania mountains and came upon a young deer, who was startled long enough for Julia to photograph...

Julia and a friend walking along a path near the sea shore in Ireland. An oil painting on canvas. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original painting is Sold - Private collector

A Irish house on a hill with sheep grazing in the meadow and a stone wall lining the country road. A landscape oil painting on canvas. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original painting is Sold - Private collector

Several sheep are herded into the auction sale barn by a local Irishman in Ireland. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original painting is Sold - Private collector

In recent years, Julia's landscapes have evolved into a stylistic blend of realism and impressionism. In her painting Serenity, part of the Red Chair Series, she shows the evening sun hitting the top of the pine trees in a snowy scene from the woods in...

An oil painting of a Schooner sailing off the coast of Booth bay Maine by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 12" x 24".

A landscape view from the shore of the Sassafras river of sailboat by Julia Swartz.  More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 20" x 30"

Crop rows in a farmers field with rolling hills in the background. A landscape oil painting on canvas by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original painting is Sold - Private collector

A landscape oil painting of rows in a farm field with an Amish Farm in the background 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 corn stubble poking through the snow with crows flying overhead on a winter day in Lancaster County. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 20" x 30".

A Red Tulip 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 impressionist oil painting of a little white house with a red roof of the coast of Booth bay Maine by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original painting 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...

An impressionist oil painting of Red leaves falling from a tree in the fall by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 20" x 20". Original painting is Sold - Private...

Once again Julia has captured another intriguing composition of the red amaryllis flower with oil paint. Bold and daring, this oil painting is sure to capture the eye of its viewer. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original...

A Red Amaryllis flower painted closeup with oil on canvas by Julia Swartz. In this lively oil painting Julia has captured more than a beautiful flower, she has captured a life and an exuberance that is felt through the rich colors that she has used...

A landscape painting in oil on canvas of big round hay bales under a big sky and rain on the horizon. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 30" x 40".

Pussy willows in a glass vase painted in oil on canvas and Max the cat, sleeping nearby with the sunlight glowing through his ears. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original painting is Sold - Private collector

Julia's favorite part of this captivating skyscape is the overturned earth of the harvested cornfield in the foreground. This oil painting was painted on canvas using palette knives. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original...

A close up impressionism oil painting of Purple Primrose by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 5" x 5".

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

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

This new view of poppies (Julia had painted them before in watercolor) is done with lively strokes of paint applied with a palette knife. The vibrant red flowers seem to be blowing in the wind. Contrasted against the paler greens of the stems and...

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 close-up view of a grey buggy, used by the most conservative group of Amish, is alive with brush strokes. The different tones of blues and grays are contrasted against the vibrant red-orange of the hazard sign. Highlights of the blues and red-orange...

Three little Amish boys, dressed just like the men, were sitting on a fence, with their boots on because it was very muddy at the sale that day. You can almost feel the muddy earth on their boots. Here again, Julia represents the simple life of the Amish...

A landscape oil painting of a rustic barn is located in the mountains of northern Pennsylvania, where Julia's family has spent many summers. The old, red metal chair seems to be inviting us to sit in the warm sun. The fall colors reflecting in the old,...

This restful scene of the rolling countryside in morning sunlight is also a subject that Julia comes back to again and again. The cows grazing in the field is typical of Lancaster County, Pa, which has been Julia's home since childhood. The drama of...

A landscape oil painting of the sunrise across the farms and a windmill. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original painting is Sold - Private collector

An oil painting of the moon rising over the Sassafras River by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 20" x 30". Original painting is Sold - Private collector

An impressionism landscape oil painting of the moon rising just above the horizon by Julia Swartz, Lancaster PA. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 24" x 36".

A landscape oil painting of a meandering stream flowing through a meadow by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original painting is Sold - Private collector

An impressionist oil painting of Amish baling hay with houses by Julia Swartz, Lancaster PA. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original painting is Sold - Private collector

An oil painting of a Peach orchard with rows of fall colored leaves by Julia Swartz. What more could an artist need for inspiration than this exciting orchard filled with color and life. It was the golden yellows and oranges that caught Julia's attention...

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

An impressionist oil painting of a cornfield with blue sky and fluffy clouds by Julia Swartz. In this oil painting Julia has captured what a typical day in Lancaster County really looks like. Freshly picked cornfields dance across the horizon in warm,...

Julia always notices the many contrails that hang in the sky above her property as planes make their way to Philadelphia Airport. In this palette knife oil composition, the sky takes precedence while in the small steady countryside below we are left to...

An oil painting of Central Market farmers market in Lancaster by Julia Swartz. Central Market has many special memories for Julia . As a child she would go to market with her Grandparents who grew produce on their farm and sold it at market. While Julia...

The buggies at the Mud Sale were all lined up in a row on a field near the auction . Their simple colors of grey and black, so symbolic of the Amish, formed a pattern that was brightened up by the bright red-orange of their triangular hazard signs...

Here a group of buggies at the Mud Sale, all alike and jammed together, become a design element of their own. The touches of bright red add contrast to the blues and greys of the Amish figures and shapes. The viewpoint is from inside one of the buggies,...

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...

Sunflowers and black foxtails in a green vase 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 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".

The whispering tendrils of the lanky birch trees embrace the company of the orange chair. The afternoon solitude is warmed by the gentle sun sifting down through the blanket of green leaves. The colors evoke a unity between the chair and its unknown...

After a long day of exploring the mountain with her family Julia takes an evening solace in the middle of this gold field on a antique metal chair. The sun is beginning it's amber descent and illuminates the staggered row of trees with a spice like...

In shades of canary yellow and soft orange, this oil painting depicts the beech tree in Julia's front yard. With its sun-splattered bark and glowing leaves, we are invited into the late afternoon of a peaceful fall day. In our personal environment, trees...

An impressionist oil painting of an Amish horse and buggy traveling through Lancaster county farms by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 30" x 40"

An impressionist oil painting of cows walking home with the moon shining by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 30" x 40".

A beautiful oil painting on canvas of orange and yellow leaves falling from a tree by Julia Swartz. The sky was blue with white puffy clouds and the warm autumn sun light was shining through the leaves of this beech tree in our front yard, and it...