Oil paintings

A portrait of a young lady dressed in blue sitting in a black leather chair. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 24" x 36".

A multi colored landscape oil painting of rolling fields against some distant hills with a big sky. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original oil painting on canvas is...

This portrait, done in a looser style with palette-knife, is alive with vivid strokes of cool blues and warm flesh tones. Julia was intrigued by the way the bright light was shining across Heidi's...

An impressionistic close up oil painting of a Goldfinch by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 6" x 6" Framed with a black...

For chocolate lovers! The delicately painted drizzle of the chocolate syrup forms an interesting pattern on the plate, in contrast to the dark, heavy, wonderfully delicious cake. A painting in oil on...

I have always enjoyed watching a flag blow in the wind and after the September 11th. terrorist attack, I was motivated to capture the USA flag with oil paint on canvas. I like the way the sunshine...

A oil painting of a moon rise over the bay at Rockport MA by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 18" x 24".

This is Julia's favorite dessert! She has captured the swirly peaks of chocolate and hints of raspberry in this luscious oil painting. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc...

Gallery Row oil painting was a fun painting as well. Julia rented one of these galleries for three months and has fond memories of the warm morning sun shining in the front door. Julia enjoyed...

A landscape oil painting of the Fulton Theatre building in 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 the Fulton Academy on N Prince St in Lancaster PA by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 24" x...

An oil painting through the window of the Prince St Cafe with a bicycle in the foreground. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing etc. Original painting is Sold - Private collector

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...

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...

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...

The repetition and reflections of the dark beans in the tall jars interested Julia. She has painted them in great detail in this painting- any coffee lover's inspiration. More info about giclee...

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...

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...

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.

The late afternoon sun lights up the two young women enjoying a conversation at the cafe. Interesting shadows are formed by the chairs and table. Julia especially was intrigued by the sunlight's...

Julia was inspired by the profile of this young woman with the headband and large earrings, carefully preparing a Mediterranean dish, with her hair pulled up and sunlight reflecting on her face. She...

This painting of Julia's daughter Amber is alive with vibrant strokes of palette knife. The composition is what caught Julia's attention- the geometric forms formed by the arm and the hair pulled up...

An abstract oil painting, Aurora, by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing etc. The original oil painting on canvas is 24" z 36".

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,...

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...

In this depiction of city life, Julia was interested in the shadow of the bike in late afternoon, cast onto the sidewalk in front of the cafe. The casual presence of a figure sitting in the sunlight...

This is a close up oil painting of bike that often sits in front of the Prince St cafe in warmer weather. The wires of the basket form a pattern against the wheels in this study of geometric forms...

A landscape oil paintings of puffy white Cumulonimbus clouds above the countryside. In the tiny moments between morning and afternoon the simple beauty of the velvety hills is the illuminated with...

Another landscape oil paintings of puffy white Cumulonimbus clouds above the countryside. In the tiny moments between morning and afternoon the simple beauty of the velvety hills is the illuminated...

This is a portrait of Leah, a friend who has been a frequent subject of Julia’s portraits. However, this time the artist has used the subtle sepia tones of this series to portray a contemporary young...

This young woman came into the gallery and Julia was intrigued by her lovely textured scarf and large, intricate earrings. She agreed to pose for a portrait, in which Julia has conveyed her sense of...

A portrait of a young lady and her baby going to Central Market to shop. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original oil painting on canvas 30" x 40".

A portrait of a red headed Irish girl at the local library painted with oil on canvas by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original oil painting on canvas is...

An oil painting of icicles hanging from tree branches in a winter storm by Julia Swartz. Original oil painting on canvas is 24" x 30".

An abstract oil painting, High Speed, by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 18" x 24".

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 second oil painting of Gideon's face, this composition focuses on a close up profile view of the dog. This unique perspective invites us to consider what he might be thinking, with a slightly...

This oil painting depicts Gideon the chocolate lab, the first of many portraits of the lovable dog. In this pose, his eyes are so soulful and he tilts his head in that classic imploring expression...

An oil painting of a chocolate lab by Julia Swartz. Eagerly awaiting a playmate Gideon stands ready in the snow. The cool winter sun casts blue shadows across his dark fur. The warm excitement in his...

Julia spotted this dragonfly flitting around the edge of a cornfield, and chased it around with her camera until she got a good photo of it! The dramatic blue tones of its body attracted her eye, and...

An oil painting of an African lady sitting in her home with the door open to the outside and chickens in the doorway. The original painting was sold as a fundraiser for Rafiki Africa.   Provide...

This photograph is also from the book Mennonite Women of Lancaster County (used by permission of the author). Here young women of the era, dressed in the bathing suits, are cooling off in a local...

An abstract oil painting, See Through, by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 24" x 30"

This is a modern portrait in oil, of a friend of Julia’s who works downstairs from her studio in the cafe. This young lady rides her scooter to work everyday and Julia was intrigued by the polka dot...

This oil portrait of Julia's friend, Sarah, captures a pensive view of the woman that is not unlike the emotional quality present in the famous painting, "Girl with a Pearl Earring." Our eyes move...

This intimate oil portrait of Leah emphasizes the bright red of her outfit and lipstick. The shape of her lips particularly inspired Julia for this piece, and with the bright lipstick, she wanted...

This oil painted portrait is just one of several inspired by Julia's friend, Leah. This one truly captures Leah's confident, bold personality through her strong pose and bright clothing. The play of...

An oil painting of the sun setting over the hills in Arizona 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 a birds nest with one egg by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 15" x 30".

This portrait of a high-spirited woman if the era who was a pilot and drove a Jaguar was again done using sepia tones of photos of the day. Naomi was the mother of one of Julia’s friends. Julia...

This is a second closeup oil painting I did of Max my cat. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 18" x 18".

An oil painting of Max my cat. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original painting is Sold - Private collector

An abstract oil painting, Light My Path, by Julia Swartz, Lancaster PA. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 30" x 40".

This painting of of a young model named Heidi with a cute little red dress shows the versatility of Julia Swartz as an artist. She was intrigued by the emotion of the scene, where the subject seems...

Here the model is dressed in blue, but Julia is able to portray the same contemplative mood. Soft brush strokes enhance the enigmatic mood of this oil painting, bathed in the intense sunlight shining...

A landscape oil painting of the Hamilton Club Tower in Lancaster PA. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 24" x 36".

Part of Julia’s "Downtown" series, this oil painting captures a view of South Prince Street. She found the play of the red awnings and green light particularly striking on that cold winter day. The...

A figure oil painting on canvas of a girl in a garden by artist Julia Swartz. This oil painting depicts Amber, Julia's daughter, walking through her flower garden. On the hot, sunny day, she pushes...

This may be one of Julia’s mothers first boyfriends proudly posing in front of his first new car back in the 1940’s. Julia chose a close-up modern viewpoint but keeps the feel of this by-gone era...

Bedecked in her mother's felt hat and an elegant deep blue outfit, this oil portrait of Leah is an engaging study of contrast in materials and age. We see the young woman gazing off into the distance...

This depiction of summer at the cafe explores the relationship between the figures and their environment. The brightly colored summer salad and intense sunlight contrast with the cooler, darker...

Here Julia's daughter Amber is in a little black dress again, but posing with her back to the viewer so she could be any one's young daughter. With intense sunlight shining through the window onto...

A portrait painting on canvas by Julia Swartz. This is my daughter contemplating about her upcoming wedding day. She has a few month left and so much to do. Just slowing down and getting her thoughts...

An impressionistic close up oil painting of a Cardinal by Julia Swartz More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing etc. Original painting is S

Though comical this oil painting is a classic display of Julia's precious cat Max. If Max can find somebody to rub his belly he is one happy cat. This is just one moment that Julia was able to...

An abstract oil painting, Beach, by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 20" x 20".

An oil painting of a chocolate lab. Here Gideon obeys his owner's command to sit. This oil painting shows a unique perspective from behind the dog that is normally looking at us curiously. We see him...

Baby Sela and her father were visitors to the gallery one day and they made such an endearing and interesting couple that Julia had to paint them. This loving portrait in oil paint shows the...

An oil painting of beautiful downtown Lancaster architecture by Julia Swartz. Another view of downtown, Julia uses all palette knife strokes to render unique cornices and round towers in oils. In her...

A portrait oil painting of an elderly dark skinned gentleman by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 30" x 40".

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...

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...

Here Heidi and her beloved dog are in a relaxed pose on the sofa- the contentment of the moment is portrayed in soft, gentle brush strokes. The warm sunlight shines from behind, adding luminosity to...

An impressionist oil painting of a birds nest with three eggs by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original painting is Sold - Private collector

Here is a oil painting portrait of Amber, Julia's daughter, when she was two and loved her bed. She sleeps peacefully and takes a nap easily for Julia in this sweet piece. Time seems to stand still...

This oil painting of Amber, Julia's daughter, captures her lying across her bed in a typical teenage pose. She does her homework, writes in her journal, and reads books just like this. The...

This oil painting is of Julia's husband Terry, relaxing with a cup of coffee. It was a cold day in New York City that day, as Julia and Terry were exploring some of the many art galleries. Sitting...

This oil painted portrait of Sarah focuses on light and contrast. The sun in her blonde hair buts up against the black of the headband while light reflects in her startling blue eyes like pools. The...

A watercolor painting of a cat hiding behind a flower pot by artist Julia Swartz. This is a watercolor painting of Aussie. He was my baby for 3 months. Our son Anthony brought this kitten home 3...

The setting sun is lighting up the pillar of clouds while pine lake below is getting dark. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing etc. The original oil painting on canvas is 24" x...

This composition of this oil painting was gathered from a winter trip to Sedona, Arizona, after an unusual amount of snow had fallen. There was a house up on the hill that reminded Julia of a...

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...

Looking out the window of Julia's gallery through the white blooming trees to the windows of the Fulton Theater across the street. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc...

A oil painting of Max, the cat, playing with a marble by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 14" x 18".

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...

An oil painting on canvas of a chocolate lab by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original oil painting on canvas is 40" x 40".

The different shades of reds, blues, and greys reflecting in the silver of the air pots (filled with the delicious cafe coffee) made an inspiring visual effect in this still life painting.More info...

In this painting, Julia captures a typical scene in cafes everywhere. The afternoon light is streaming in the window, making shadows, highlighting the smooth finish on the table. Through the window,...

An oil painting of Gideon, a chocolate lab going for a walk by Julia Swartz. Just stepping out into the warm fall morning Gideon stretches his legs. The fresh sunlight casts a playful shadows on his...

A commission for Moran's grandparents, this oil painting depicts a sweet little girl with her new kitten. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original painting is Sold -...

An oil portrait of Julia's daughter, Amber, this piece captures a view of innocence and beauty on her wedding day. All at once we see Amber through her mother's eyes as a girl with her little...

This oil painting is a portrait of Julia's beautiful daughter-in-law, Amy, during her second pregnancy. Soon after Julia finished this painting her second grandson, Jason, was born. More info about...

This oil painting is a portrait of Julia's daughter-in-law, Amy, while pregnant with her son Colby. In this portrait Julia was able to capture the warm, beautiful, glow emanating from Amy. With...

This is a portrait of Julia’s mother and her sister Evie, Julia’s aunt, when they were young women, perhaps 17 or 18. The detailed pattern of the dresses is enhanced with a subtle touch of pastel...

This oil paintings is of Amy and Colby, Julia's Daughter-in-law and Grandson. This serene and relaxed oil painting captures a moment of Amy's natural love for her children. More info about giclee...

A portrait of a Father and you son by Julia Swartz. Julia loves to see the bond that is so strong between her son Anthony and grandson Colby. While on her annual family vacation to the mountains,...

A portrait oil painting of Ruth, Julia's mother, Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original oil painting on canvas is NFS - private collection.

A portrait oil painting of Ruth, Julia's mother, and aunt Eve by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original oil painting on canvas is NFS - personal...

In 2005 Julia was commissioned to paint a portrait of President Judge Michael Georgelis. The portrait now hangs in the Lancaster County courthouse along side the other past President Judges.