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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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"...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 Mediu

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 pap

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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"...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...