“On the Vine”
“On the Vine” is a keepsake painting, capturing the beauty of three red tomatoes freshly picked from my neighbor’s garden. […]
“The Cows Come Home”
Moo….Join me on an excursion into the “virtual” farmland of New Jersey where the beauty and innocence of animals often […]
“She Writes with Paint”
Working in my studio sometimes feels confining to me. I like the outdoors, the feeling of air and space. It’s […]
“Traveling in Maine”
scented climateswafted airwaysinoculate the soul pine needleknitted paddingbeneath bare feettickles passing granitestabilized structuresmuscles stretchburning flightupward gold crustedbranches immersedthe sky whitechalky […]
“A September Morning”
“A September Morning” 11 x 14″ Oil on panel – SOLD Another morning along the canal in Pennsylvania! Shaded by […]
“Farnsworth Avenue”
Back in Bordentown these days and capturing the charm of this historic town before their annual house tour begins on […]
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! […]
“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 […]
“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 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 […]
CATHERINE J MARTZLOFF / Bright and Expressive Original Oil Paintings 