“Tender Beauty”
This oil painting is another adventure into exploring the figure or people as central to a painting. It’s a little […]
“Contemplations”
window lightcascading memoriesreflection weighs resting petalsan unworn presencefragrant dew hope renewsa quiet momentsvibrant hue This painting was created on a […]
“Blooming Joy”
This cheerful summer still life came by way of an afternoon cutting some newly blooming zinnia’s from my garden. I […]
“Daring to See”
pirouettes and lacebeautiful swift delight timeless raptured heartrhythmic flutter bleeds inside past the ageless mirrora tender view returns to danceon […]
“Sailing by the Marina”
blue skiessummer sweet airacross the heartsailing brightly nautical huesrope tied buoysholding fastpassengers dreams soothing wavescascade the oceanic ridgemist bound light […]
“Blossoms”
The beauty of perennials goes beyond the textures and colors for me. What I love is knowing they will appear […]
“Within the Iris Field”
supine to the groundi restin the middle cool earthtempersmy weary spirit slows wafting caressing touchbreath moves purple iris fieldshold closesky […]
“By the Sycamore”
Have you ever just stopped to take a moment and witness the wonder of a tree? Maybe it’s the child […]
“Found Expressions”
silhouettes lingerunforgotten patterns renew cloth travelspatchwork worn threadsfade historic sifting sipping dispositionthe tankards brewfails mending overtbrilliant truthsand radiant yarns This […]
“Open Meadow”
Have you had the experience standing in the beauty of nature and you realize there aren’t words to express how […]
“The Quiet River”
surprise stillness meadow thistle yellowtender stalks falling creek babbles weaving carrier songsmorning wakes delight thicket wonderscarrier blue sky breathesreflecting pool […]
“Interior Delight”
Tis the season for daffodils!!!At least once a year around this time I am drawn to creating a painting or […]
“Magnolia Moment”
Sometimes there is no coincidence when it comes to inspiration or painting. I have this beautiful large magnolia tree in […]
“The Seat of Time”
history meltson timevoices resounding tone hearing intentthe day beginsquiet picture unknown fear rests itselfshadows dewy smilelooking silent light crossing an […]
“The Fruit of Light”
near winters taila sun light gentle hold window sillsinlaid glazeshadows play teasing awea fortnight morecrisp air departsin a moments spring […]
“Interior Colors”
morning lightseeps on window sillsfallingrainbows reach wide encircled pathsround aboutsynchronous days begin flowers imaginewalls of delightcomfort simple hearts a blanket […]
CATHERINE J MARTZLOFF / Bright and Expressive Original Oil Paintings 