by Laura Bernardeschi Nelson

Artwork Description

Winter Dream Sunset by Laura Bernardeschi Nelson

45.0 x 35.0 cm

Winter Dream Sunset Oil pastel on paper, 45 × 35 cm — framed, signed, varnished Artist: Laura Bernardeschi Nelson Winter Dream Sunset unfolds like a vision from a half-remembered dream—an icy landscape illuminated by a breathtaking burst of colour. A vast frozen lake stretches forward, catching the luminous reflection of a glowing sun that descends behind a forest of dark, skeletal trees. The fiery reds, oranges, and pinks of the sky melt upward into soft blue and turquoise, creating a sky that feels alive, shifting, and impossibly vibrant. The winter trees stand like silent guardians on the horizon, their elongated reflections dripping into the icy water. The sun itself appears almost mythical—wrapped in swirling bands of light, as if the world is exhaling warmth for a moment before returning to cold stillness. The composition balances tranquility with drama: The cool blues of the foreground evoke frozen quiet and calm. The burning sky speaks of intensity, emotion, and transformation. The mirror-like reflection ties both worlds together, blurring the line between waking and dreaming. In this landscape, winter is not bleak—it is radiant, magical, and full of wonder. Through expressive strokes and rich colour layering, Laura Bernardeschi Nelson creates a dreamscape where nature becomes a living poem, inviting the viewer to step inside the heart of a winter sunset and linger in its warmth.

Artwork Details

Medium: Painting Pastel

Genre: Expressionism