Floral Surprise: Capturing Nature’s Unplanned Beauty
Floral Surprise – 7″ x 5″ Oil on panel – $135 This small landscape began along a trail I’ve walked […]
The Way Sunflowers Lean
The Way Sunflowers Lean – 20″ x 16″ Oil on canvas – $1200 Some flowers stand upright with unfailing confidence. […]
The Beauty of Time: Insights from ‘Study in Red and Gold’
Study in Red and Gold – 10″ x 10″ Oil on canvas – $375 Study in Red and Gold began […]
Nature of Objects: An Oil Painting Journey
In this still life, past and present meet in quiet dialogue. Three vessels stand before a patterned backdrop: a golden […]
The Shape of Stillness: A Vibrant Still Life
This still life has always held a certain energy for me—bright, bold, and quietly grounded. Formerly titled Vibrant Winter Clementines […]
The Symbolism of Pineapples in Art
The Pineapple – A Memory of Welcome This painting brings me back to a time when I managed a gourmet […]
Frame Within: Exploring Transparency in Art
Frame Within is part of a growing series exploring the idea of paintings within paintings—a thread that has reemerged in […]
Lilac and Glass: Being Here Again
Lilacs and Glass: Being Here Again This painting is a re-interpretation of one I created several years ago — and […]
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 […]
The Story Behind ‘Ornament of Tales’ Artwork
“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” Laozi When I think of creating a painting it’s […]
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 […]
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 […]
“The Geometry of Morning”
In this oil painting, the shapes and patterns of morning come alive through intertwining circles, bold lines, and a vibrant […]
Vibrant Summer Afternoon Oil Painting – Nostalgic Contemporary Art
This oil painting was inspired by the fresh, vibrant colors of summer found in a simple glass jar of zinnias […]
CATHERINE J MARTZLOFF / Bright and Expressive Original Oil Paintings 