Lilacs Desire: A Beautiful Oil Painting
There’s something about lilacs in May that stops me in my tracks. Their scent, their abundance, their fleeting beauty—it all […]
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 […]
The Green Garden Oil Painting: Capturing the Essence of Friendship and Gardening
Each summer I take time to capture at least one painting of my yellow Iris. I love watching them come […]
“Embraced by Nature”
This landscape was inspired by a trail that I have walked a lot over the years. I love the experience […]
“In the Company of Friends”
quiet daysin sunlit shadows peak beneaththe well wornpath neighbors settledsotto vocewindows openremembering howit used to bepainters palettesvaried pigments singamidst thesilent […]
“Walk in the Woods”
i face forward arttrails waitlike pine needles underneath my toesradiatefragrant possibility i feeli smelli touch can i bealive fearless movementheart […]
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. […]
CATHERINE J MARTZLOFF / Bright and Expressive Original Oil Paintings 