The Art of Painting Magnolias Outdoors
As the weather turns mild, I felt drawn to step outside and return to one of my favorite painting traditions—plein-air. […]
“The Kitchen Table”
The kitchen is such a place of creativity when I stop and think about it. Although I wouldn’t say I’m […]
“A Vibrant Summer Lake”
I just had to step back into summer this winter, if not physically, I could do that via my painting! […]
“Floral Imprints”
Floral Imprints was inspired by a sense of exploration and curiosity. The warmly colored bouquet of flowers aligned so well […]
“Destination Freedom”
This plein-air landscape, Destination Freedom, was created at Monmouth Battlefield State Park in New Jersey. I’ve painted here before and […]
“Sailing with Light”
“Sailing with Light” 16″ x 20″ oil on panel- SOLD I recently took a trip to visit my daughter in […]
“Dey Farm Color”
This small farm is a preserved area near my home and a local historical charmer, in my view. The location […]
“The Pink Magnolia”
“The Pink Magnolia” 9″ x 12″ oil on panel The magnolia tree in my back yard is one of […]
“Forsythia and Lemons”
Welcoming in spring, for me, often means taking clippings of the early blooming trees and flowers and bringing them indoors […]
“The Snow Laden Farm”
I love winter and the cooler temperatures. Being outside in newly fallen snow I find inspirational and engaging. This winter […]
“A Space for Shapes”
Holding Each Other, perhaps an unusual name for a still life painting. It just came to me so I thought […]
“The Celebration Pitcher”
Creative inspiration comes from many places and I’m no stranger to a thrift shop shelve of treasures; besides there’s something […]
Exploring Patterns in ‘Pieces of Color’: A Unique Perspective
In this painting, I returned to something I often explore—patterns in the background. The original arrangement didn’t include fabric, but […]
“In the Garden Glow”
Some interesting vistas can be found from the vantage point of a backyard. And I seem to make mental notes […]
“Historic Neighborhoods”
There’s something about historic buildings that I love. Fortunately I live in an area where there is a lot of […]
“Snow Day”
Snow Day Snow Day was inspired by a photo I captured while traveling home on a quiet winter afternoon. The […]
CATHERINE J MARTZLOFF / Bright and Expressive Original Oil Paintings 