Winter Calm: Viking Lands in Oil Pastel by Laura Bernardeschi Nelson

Title: The Calm of Changing Leaves

For Sale £290

Description:
The Calm of Changing Leaves is a peaceful autumn landscape inspired by the vibrant forests and waterways of Northumberland. Soft, glowing hues of red, gold, green, and turquoise blend together to create a dreamlike atmosphere, inviting the viewer into a space of reflection and serenity. A solitary boat drifts gently on the water, adding a quiet focal point and enhancing the meditative mood of the scene.

Created in oil pastels on paper, this piece showcases rich textures and luminous layering. The artwork is signed on the front and back, fully varnished, and comes professionally framed, ready to hang.

Dimensions: 45 × 35 cm
Medium: Oil pastels on paper
Framed: Yes
Year: 2025
Style: Impressionistic / Landscape
Mood: Calming, Reflective, Dreamlike
Subject: Autumn landscape inspired by Northumberland

This artwork is perfect for collectors who connect with nature’s changing palette and the sense of peace it brings.

Title: Winter Silence of the Viking Lands

For Sale £290

Description:
Winter Silence of the Viking Lands captures the serene stillness of a Northumberland winter — a landscape rich with history and echoes of ancient Viking paths. In this peaceful scene, bare branches stretch toward a pale sky while frost-touched grasses and distant evergreens stand quietly against shimmering turquoise water.

Laura, who often hikes these northern lands even in the coldest months, channels the deep calm and spiritual connection she feels in nature into this artwork. The soft blending of colours and the textured strokes of oil pastels create a gentle, meditative atmosphere.

Created in oil pastels on paper, the artwork carries the same signature qualities as her previous pieces: expressive color, layered texture, and an emotional sense of place. It is signed front and back, carefully varnished, and sold framed.

Dimensions: 45 × 35 cm
Medium: Oil pastels on paper
Framed: Yes
Year: 2025
Style: Impressionistic / Landscape
Mood: Peaceful, Reflective, Wintry
Subject: Northumberland winter landscape

A contemplative piece for collectors who appreciate the quiet beauty of winter and the mystique of northern lands.

Title: Into the Winter Forest

Price £290

Description:
Into the Winter Forest captures the quiet beauty of a snow-covered Northumberland path, where the world softens under winter’s touch. Bare trees rise like delicate silhouettes against a cool blue sky, while the winding road — marked by subtle tire tracks and earthy tones — invites the viewer deeper into the stillness of the woods.P

Laura often hikes these northern landscapes throughout the year, even in the coldest months, seeking peace, clarity, and a sense of connection with nature. This artwork expresses that meditative calm, blending cool whites, icy blues, and warm earth tones in textured oil pastel strokes.

Created in oil pastels on paper, the piece shares the same characteristics as her other works: atmospheric color blending, expressive mark-making, and a strong emotional sense of place. The artwork is signed front and back, fully varnished, and sold framed.

Dimensions: 45 × 35 cm
Medium: Oil pastels on paper
Framed: Yes
Year: 2025
Style: Impressionistic / Landscape
Mood: Quiet, Reflective, Wintry
Subject: Snowy forest road in Northumberland

A serene piece for collectors who appreciate winter landscapes and the tranquil paths that lead into nature’s silence.