by Laura Bernardeschi Nelson

Artwork Description

The Lone Tree by Laura Bernardeschi Nelson

35.0 x 45.0 cm

Title: The Lone Tree Artist: Laura Bernardeschi Nelson Medium: Oil pastels on paper Dimensions: 45 × 35 cm Signed, varnished, and sold framed Inspired by a solitary tree encountered during a hike through the open fields of Northumberland, The Lone Tree reflects both the resilience of nature and the quiet strength within the artist herself. The work captures a moment of raw beauty — a single tree standing firm against the wind, its branches twisted yet dignified beneath a vast, expressive sky. Rendered in rich layers of oil pastel, the composition radiates movement and emotion. Hues of amber, green, and blue blend into one another, suggesting the changing light and the energy of the natural world. Each stroke conveys a sense of endurance — the battle between fragility and persistence, solitude and hope. For Laura Bernardeschi Nelson, this piece is deeply personal: a symbol of her own struggle and courage in the face of life’s challenges and mental health battles. Like the tree that endures every storm, she finds in art both refuge and renewal. Technically, the work is built through successive layers of blended pigment, giving depth and vibrancy to the surface. A final varnish enhances the luminosity of the colors and protects their intensity within the frame. The Lone Tree stands as a poetic meditation on strength, solitude, and the healing power of creation.

Artwork Details

Medium: Painting Pastel

Genre: Figurative