Watercolors

A watercolor painting of pansies in an old crock by Julia Swartz. These pansies I grew in a planter right outside my back door. Pansies like it cool, but as the summer heat came they started getting long and lanky. But they were still beautiful and I...

The second watercolor in her series of pansies, this piece shows a grouping of the happy little flowers that are one of Julia's favorites. The lovely loose application of color gives the flowers a new life that will continue long after the flowers...

A watercolor painting of Magnolia flowers painted by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original painting is Sold - Private collector Offset print is 16" x 12.25"

A watercolor painting of Crocus flowers by Julia Swartz. Like a rainbow after a storm the first sight of crocus after a long, cold winter, are a welcome sign for Julia and a promise of an upcoming warm, beautiful spring. In this watercolor painting Julia...

A watercolor paintings of Blue Bells flowers by artist Julia Swartz. "'Blue bottles', you picked me another bouquet, how sweet of you!" These were the words of appreciation Julia received from her mother on more than one occasion. Perhaps it is the...

A watercolor paintings of Bleeding Hearts flowers by artist Julia Swartz. Not only are these Bleeding Hearts a captivating subject for Julia, they are also a bit sentimental to her. As a child Julia was always intrigued by these unique flowers growing in...

A watercolor painting of Daffodils in a vase by Julia Swartz. Daffodils are one of my favorite flowers. I think it is because they are about the first flowers to bloom in the spring. After a long cold winter I love to go out and pick a bunch of daffodils...

A watercolor painting of Yellow daffodils by Julia Swartz. This watercolor shows a softer side of the sturdy flowers, revealing petals with tinges of pink among the otherwise saturated yellow. With an aura of gentle blue peeling away from the surrounding...

A light and airy watercolor painting of Queen Anne's Lace by Julia Swartz. Queen Anne's Lace has always intrigued me ever since I was a little girl. They are so delicate and beautiful. How could they be considered a weed. I wanted to capture they're...

This is a watercolor painting of the house my Grandparent's lived in just north of Lancaster PA. It was built in the 1750's and the deed was signed by William Penn's three Sons. As a child, my sister and I would go to my Grandparents farm for several...

An impressionistic watercolor with ink painting of Poinsettia flowers by Julia Swartz.  More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. The original watercolor & Ink on canvas is 30" x 40"

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...

These are cut roses from our rose garden in watercolor by Julia Swartz. We have quite a collection of different color, and I love when Terry cuts them and brings them in for me. When he put these in the clear glass vase, I loved the reflections it made...

This wonderfully soft watercolor painting depicts a row of poppies and a spiderweb heavy with morning dew by Julia Swartz. With some of the flowers fading into the splash of light, the eye moves around the painting to discover the deep background that...

A watercolor painting of Red Poppies and their yellow stems by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original painting is Sold - Private collector Medium giclee print on paper is 15" x 8.8". Large giclee...

A watercolor painting of Max, the cat, sitting on pillows by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original watercolor is NFS - personal collection. Medium giclee print on paper is 15" x 12.4".Large giclee print on...

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...

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...

A watercolor painting of Holstein cows standing in the water under a tree by Julia Swartz. Not far from her house on a hot summer day, Julia noticed these Holstein cows trying to keep cool in the water hole under a shady tree. This watercolor emphasizes...

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 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...

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...

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...

Watercolor painting of an Amish boy sleeping in the back of an Amish buggy painted by Julia Swartz. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original painting is Sold - Private collector Offset Litho print is 21.25" x 15"

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 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...

A watercolor painting of blooming flowers in a window box on a city street in Lancaster by Julia Swartz. I did this watercolor painting for a show at the Lancaster County Art Association. The theme was Lancaster City. I drove around Lancaster looking for...

On a trip to Charleston South Carolina, I was out with my camera taking pictures of things to paint. I saw this gentleman across the street and followed him for several blocks until I got this shot. I was thankful for my zoom lens which made it possible...

A watercolor painting of two Amish children eating soft pretzels by Julia Swartz. My friend has neighbors that are Amish who have children about the same age. The children play together a lot and my friend took some pictures. I wanted to paint some Amish...

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...

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...

A watercolor painting of Julia's father leaning on his shovel. This loving watercolor is a portrait of Julia's father as he enjoys his favorite pastime, gardening. The bright sunlight and and deep shadows allow the gaze to dance along this very realistic...

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...

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...

A watercolor painting of five young boys standing at a rail. These are some of my daughters friends. Their class was on a field trip to Gettysburg Pa. when my daughter took a picture of these guys looking over a railing from a high observation tower...

A watercolor painting of a bright colored Rooster and hen by Julia Swartz. I have been wanting to paint a rooster for about two years. One day Terry came home and said our Amish neighbors down the road have a beautiful rooster running loose on their...

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"

It's the simple leisure of strolling through central park on a warm, sunny afternoon that is often the inspiration behind great works of art. It was just this that inspired this watercolor painting. Julia spotted this little dog on the street corner and...

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...

This watercolor painting is one of Julia's first paintings she's ever painted! She was able to capture the pensive mood of this little boy. What Julia loves most about this watercolor painting is the lights and darks she was able to capture in the skin...

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...

This mother dove built her nest right outside our dining room window. So we were able to get a close up view of the whole process, from building the nest to raising her babies. She took good care of the babies through all sorts of weather, until one day...

A watercolor painting of four lady friends at Bethany Beach by Julia Swartz. Every summer, my friend Barb, the one in the brown bathing suit, invites her friends to spend a few days at her beach house. It's always a great time to relax and spend time...

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,...

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...

A watercolor painting of a small child in Oshkosh jeans looking out a window by Julia Swartz. Everyday, Danny runs to the window and watches for his big brother to get off the school bus. He can't wait to have someone to play with. More info about giclee...

A watercolor painting of a Holstein cow by Julia Swartz. Just up the road from our home is a dairy farm. One day I stopped along the road to take some pictures of the cows in the pasture to be included in my series of watercolor cow paintings. Well the...

A watercolor painting of four girls sitting on a step with arms around each other who are best friends by artist Julia Swartz. This watercolor painting depicts Julia's daughter, Amber, with her friends. She captured this moment as the group sat on the...

A watercolor painting of a miniature schnauzer lying in the sun by Julia Swartz. Here Julia's miniature schnauzer, Gretchen, lies in the warm sun that spills in through the windows. This watercolor particularly captures the translucent leaves of the...

A watercolor painting of a bulldog surrounded by daisies. One day we were at our daughters field hockey game and another mother brought her bull dog along. Her name was Greta. I thought she was just adorable. I happened to have my camera with me because...

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...

This painting is very special to me. I painted it after I was diagnosed with Lymphoma, a type of cancer. To read the story behind this painting click on Cancer Story. More info about giclee prints, gallery wrapped, framing, etc. Original watercolor is...

A watercolor painting of a lady weaving a basket in Charleston SC. by artist Julia Swartz. The "Charleston Basket Lady" watercolor painting comes from a trip to Charleston, SC. several years ago. She was at one of the open air markets weaving baskets to...

A watercolor painting of an Amish boy in his straw hat by artist Julia Swartz. This watercolor painting is from my friends photo's of her Amish neighbor's children. I love this little boys face and blue eyes. The hat is also a little big on him and...

A figure watercolor painting of Great Grandma and Grandson by Julia Swartz. It is said that, "opposites attract", and in this portrait Julia has exemplified this to the max. In this beautiful watercolor painting Julia has blended the young and old to...

A watercolor of three young children on a swing by Julia Swartz. This commissioned watercolor of three children showcases Julia's talent in painting three realistic portraits in one transparent medium. In this piece, Julia truly captures the innocence...

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...

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...

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...

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 watercolor painting of an elderly lady reading the newspaper in central park NY by Julia Swartz. While walking through central park on a brisk winter morning Julia saw this "little red riding hood" enjoying the morning news and just had to capture her...

Without former contemplation and thought, expectations are left as only that, vague expectations. Upon receiving proper musings, expectations are raised to a level of sweetness. In this watercolor painting Julia captures her daughter-in-law in...

A watercolor of Grandpa and Grandson by Julia Swartz. This watercolor painting started out as a quick snapshot taken by Julia. This snapshot quickly birthed ideas for a masterpiece painting. The contentment and trust captured in this painting is evident...

A watercolor paintings of a little girl blowing bubbles. I painted this picture of Amber, my daughter, when she was five years old. She loved to blow bubbles when she was young, and I wondered if I could capture bubbles in a painting. It was quite a...

A watercolor paintings of a cat playing with a marble by artist Julia Swartz. This watercolor of Julia's cat, Max, shows him from a unique low perspective. He seems to be unaware of her presence, and we get a rare glimpse into his private world of...

In this watercolor painting Julia has captured one of her favorite things. She has captured the love that is shared between a mother and new baby. And more specifically she has captured a very precious moment between her daughter-in-law and her new...