Held by Vines: A Portrait
Held by Vines – A Journey Through Process This piece is the first in an ongoing series I will be […]
Nature’s Still Life: Mushrooms and Pears Painting
I’ve been drawn to mushrooms as a subject lately, and this painting is part of a small series exploring their […]
Small Town Corners: A Timeless Oil Painting
Small Town Corners – Capturing a Fleeting Moment There’s a quiet beauty in the familiar streets we pass by every […]
The Foragers Table: A Journey Through Earthy Art
This still life gathers together the earthiness of mushrooms with the vibrancy of pattern and cloth. The deep tones of […]
Exploring Layers in ‘Red Pears and Green Leaves’
Some paintings begin with a clear vision, but this one unfolded in a more intuitive way. I first reached for […]
Lemon and Lavender: A Dynamic Art Composition
Lemon and Lavender 20″ x 16″ – Oil on canvas – $1200 Initially, I began arranging objects for this still […]
Artistic Exploration: The Magic of Color in ‘Steeped in Color’
Steeped in Color is another exploration of the deep, saturated hues that first captivated me in Velvet and Copper. This […]
Bowl, Bottle and Blooms: A Still Life Celebration
Still life paintings often start with a quiet spark of inspiration—sometimes it’s a treasured object, sometimes the fresh clippings from […]
Exploring Velvet and Copper: A Colorful Artistic Journey
Velvet and Copper This painting was an absolute joy to create, and it gave me a chance to experiment with […]
The Pantry Table: A New Story in Still Life
The Pantry Table: A New Story in Still Life This painting, The Pantry Table, brings together a thoughtful selection of […]
Artistic Harmony: Golden Lemons & Cerulean Glass
Golden Lemons and Cerulean Glass captures the beauty of collaboration and the simple joy of everyday objects. The centerpiece of […]
Capture Summer’s Essence: ‘It’s Summer Inside’ Painting
It’s Summer Inside was inspired by a desire to capture the essence of a summer bouquet as autumn settles in. […]
Prisms of Light: A Colorful Journey in Art
Have you ever felt the magic in rainbows, that feeling of awe at nature’s own masterpiece? This painting is inspired […]
Seashells & Summer: A Nostalgic Painting Experience
Circling back to summer a little bit, this piece brings in a beachy feel with bright colors, shells, and the […]
“Bottled Moments” Oil Painting | Contemporary Artwork
Painting has always been a way of expressing myself creatively, a place where I feel truly at home—a safe haven. […]
“A Stationary Moment”: Vintage Chair and Fruit Painting
My journey as an artist always includes working with what is around me and what I have easy access to. […]
CATHERINE J MARTZLOFF / Bright and Expressive Original Oil Paintings 