GERALDSCHWARTZ 3

                                                            "BLOSSOM TIME"                                                          6x6 oil on wood panel The smell of the first bloom is amazing, it fills the air with smiles of everyone who passes by.

                                                     DELICATE BALANCE                                                     6X6" oil on wood panel Another painting of natures wonders.  It is a delicate balancing act indeed.   We are all part of it and privy to witness it when we stop long enough to look.   I know, all that first read the title thought I was referencing the butterfly but I meant all that is in the painting, think on this a minute... I have painte...

                                                               "SIMPLICITY"                                                      6x6" oil on wood panel With the first day of Spring and a new season  I had to paint the innocence of dewdrops and a butterfly playing peek-a-boo.   The simplicity of a moment was a must to capture in these times of a world spinning like out of imbalanced top. 

                                                       ALL FALL DOWN                                                    6x6 oil on wood panel Looking at the political landscape of this great country and wondering what will be next I thought this was apropos.   Need I say more..

                                                                 WEST CO AST                                                            6X6 oil on wood panel  To drive along the coast and see the clarity is sometimes startling.  On those clear days witch are meany here in Southern California is a real gift to all that stop to take it in.  This was just one of those days.   I really don't think I'm going to say much more.  I just want to drift off in it's beauty.  

                                                               IN SHADE                                                      6X6 oil on wood panel It was still early morning and 90 degrees; I wondered what the rest of the day was going to be.  I could ponder this question till the end of the day and no-mater what I would come up with, it would mater not.  Like so many things in life we have no say, it's all what you do with...

                                                      PALM SPRINGS RUN                                                       6x6 oil on wood panel So having to get out of town, I thought, why not get up early and do a blast out to the desert, maybe stop at the "Blue Fox" and grab some chorizo & egg's, hot coffee and see some galleries.   Agreeing with myself, popped out of bed, hosed myself off and headed out to the infamies morning palm springs run..

                                                                  ON TIME                                                         6x6" oil on wood panel It was around 6:40 in Laguna Nigel and I was heading North to San Louis Obispo, meet up with some friends, catch up on some good talks, good eats at "The Spoon Trade", check out the wines, all great stuff.  So I was glade knowing all trains are on...

                                                      AFTERNOON MIST                                                     6x6" oil on wood panel   A place of enchantment that I had to paint.  The original photo is from a Yana Capusta who is a photographer / Designer at: https://www.instagram.com/yana_capusta/  She kindly granted me permission to use her photograph as a reference for this painting. 

                                                                 COUNTRYSIDE                                                      6x6" oil on wood panel  So the other day I'm on my Instagram when I come across a Jody Larcombe's photo's and fell in love with her photo, I asked, could I paint this, she said yes... So, today I not just painted it but streamed it on my twitch.tv/madmanschwartz where one can see this and others at:https://www.twitch.tv/madmanschwartz/v/116373964 So thank you Jody actress/photographer at: https://www.instagram.com/jodylarc/ ...

                                                         HELLO AGAIN                                                    6x6" oil on wood panel It was a new day.  I awoke to the sounds of birds, crickets, the buzz of bees and the throaty call of frogs.  The sun was peeking over the ridge warming the air and land.  I looked around at all that surrounded me and thought of the years that have passed, and wonder of what lies ahead. But for now, it is a new day for me to embra...

                                                     DRAGONFLY SUMMER                                                     6x6" oil on wood panel I was setting quietly, my back up against a tree letting my mind float along with the slow moving waters when I suddenly realized I best take a photo of all and get back to my son. I took one shot and one last look and a perfect picture on a dragonfly summer's day.    

                                                         INTO SHADOWS                                                      6x6 oil on wood panel I  stopped on this path and looked at was just ahead.  The forest of trees became thick, the trees got taller.  I wouldn't swear to it, but I think things got quieter. I felt myself being pulled forward.   I listened to the quiet and slowly sounds of streams and birds filled the air. I smiled as I disappeare...

                                                           SOUND of SILENCE                                                           6x6" oil on wood panel We walked for some time talking about this and that and without realizing, we began to speak softly, soon we stopped all together, words where not necessary nor did we want to disturb all that surrounded us; The gurgling of the streams, the songs of the birds, rustling...

                                                                 GOODBY                                                        6X6 oil on wood panel The late afternoon sun was going down, the air was getting chilly.  I bent down to feel the cool waters and was struck by the sheer beauty and stillness.  Two birds glided lazily in the silence of what seemed a never ending flight.  It was ti...

                                                             INNOCENCE                                                        6x6 oil on wood panel Ever so quietly I moved close to get a better look and this most beautiful of little mallard's that so innocently swam on by.     

                                                                  "DREAM"                                                          6x6 oil on wood panel Standing on the wooden walkway crossing the stream, I peered down into the cool water rippling by and the gathering of fallen leaves.  The soft sounds of the water tumbling mixed with all the songs of birds made for a perfect time to ...

                                                             "MIRROR"                                                   6X6inch oil on wood panel It was mid-afternoon and I was on a walk with my son and his daughter, (my grandchild]. It was a time to be quiet and listen to the sounds of this most magical place.  There was so much to see that I felt I couldn't get enough to fill my eyes and mind.  There where things for me to pa...

                                                                          " HOMEWARD"                                                              6X6" oil on panel Heading south trying to catch the sun as it slowly sinks behind the clouds and eventually giving way to night my mind drifts to all that has taken place.   Like the setting sun and the beginning of the new day that will fallow, I too look forward to new beginnings as well, I do indeed

                                                        BRACKISH WATERS                                                           6x6" oil on panel The sun was setting as I raced to find parking in order to find parking and walk down to the water.  This place is back-bay in Newport Beach with up scale homes that surround this most beautiful place.  I had to sneak in just to get the shot.  There is a price to see bea...

                                                             "THE PARK"                                                           6x6 oil on panel It was a clear and cool sunny day.  The bus had just pulled away from the curb throwing up dust and fallen leaves that swirled around my lags.  I turned and looked at this endless field of green and my heart skipped a beat.   I was eight ye...

                                                              "PARTY LINE"                                                            6X6" oil on panel At one time way before tweeting, texting, deleting, Instagram, streaming, blogging and, and, and.... There were "telephones ", some with long tangled wires, some had, if you got fancy the curly wire at the end of your receiver that one had to wipe down from sticky ha...

                                                      HELLO EVENING                                                        6X6 oil on panel With evening approaching and a day field with lunch with friends, post-office, looking in on a few galleries, banking.... I know what your thinking... This guy is busy... But the truth is... I was just heading back into Laguna and took this shot and said to self.. #PaintThis

                                                                "FIRST DAY"                                                              6X6 oil on panel It was early morning and still dark and yet! like clockwork, one can hear the school bus rumbling somewhere in the neighborhood.   It was the signal of the end of summer and the beginning of a school year.   There were going to be new friends, teachers, games and a new beginning to that very first day.   

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6"X6" oil on wood panel (sold) My first winter in Kansas and a walk in the woods.

6"X6" oil on wood panel  A view from my balcony Sold

6"X6"oil on wood panel (SOLD) I named these two for they are places that I'm so familiar with in Laguna Beach and the memories that go along with painting them.

6"X6" oil on wood panel (SOLD) My morning buzz, what more can I say.

6"X6" oil on wood panel (SOLD) No! I don't take sugar with my expresso, why?

6"X6" oil on wood panel (sold) These are some of my collection of glass candies I got from my trip to Venice.

6"X6" 3/4" oil on wood panel sold

6"X6" oil on wood panel $95 (sold)