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Twirling Syd, 16x22, pastel on UArt © Nelia Harper

27 Jul 2018

Twirling Syd, pastel, 16×22

by nelia | posted in: Pastel Paintings | 0

Just a simple moment caught in time. A girl sings a song and twirls an umbrella. A cell phone camera captures the moment. That moment, shared among friends becomes a moment of inspiration. The artist eye sees that moment, and the urge to paint is there. I can see the … Read More

25 May 2014

Playing with Haystacks

by nelia | posted in: Pastel Paintings | 0

Do you remember the joy of discovery as a child? Do you remember being awed and amazed by the world? Last summer, I had the privilege of spending some time with my niece, a budding artist. One morning, we took a walk and discovered this field full of freshly rolled … Read More