Emotive Oil Pastel Art by Laura Bernardeschi Nelson

For sale on http://www.saatchiart.com/lauraartist68

Title: Whispers of the River
Medium: Oil Pastels on Paper
Size: Approximately 40 × 30 cm
Framed: Yes, sold framed
Signature: Signed front and back, varnished for protection
Artist: Laura Bernardeschi Nelson

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A delicate interplay of light, colour, and movement, Whispers of the River captures the fleeting poetry of nature as seen along the riverside in Northumberland on a September afternoon.

Rendered in expressive oil pastels, the work invites the viewer into a dreamlike landscape where branches bend gently in the breeze, reflections dance on the water, and grasses sway in subtle tones of green, turquoise, and ochre. The layering of colour creates a sense of depth and shimmering vitality, as if the river itself were breathing.

This piece is not a literal transcription of a view, but rather an impression of presence — a translation of how the land, water, and sky converse with one another in a moment of quiet stillness.

Varnished to preserve its vibrant surface and framed for display, this painting carries both immediacy and serenity. It is signed by the artist on both the front and back, a mark of authenticity and care.

Whispers of the River will bring a touch of Northumberland’s wild beauty into any space — a reminder of how nature speaks to us when we pause to listen.

Title: Rays of Greece
Medium: Oil pastels on paper, varnished and signed
Dimensions: Approximately 40 × 30 cm
Presentation: Sold framed

This vibrant oil pastel piece by Laura Bernardeschi Nelson captures the warmth and serenity of a Greek beach at sunset. Inspired by a photograph taken by one of the artist’s colleagues, the scene comes alive through luminous colors and expressive textures. Rays of light filter through the trees, casting a gentle glow across the landscape, while the interplay of orange, turquoise, and earthy tones evokes both tranquility and vitality.

The use of oil pastels adds a tactile richness, with layered strokes creating movement and depth. The composition draws the eye toward the horizon, where land, water, and sky merge in radiant harmony. Both intimate and expansive, the work invites contemplation of nature’s beauty and its fleeting moments of light.

Framed, signed, and varnished for protection, this artwork is a unique piece that brings the warmth of the Mediterranean into any collection.