Amoebas

In autumn 2021, I started drawing these ambiguous, organic forms that has turned into an ongoing series that I've endearingly named "Amoebas". These shapes resemble familiar organisms—from bacteria, fungi, plants, winged creatures, and sea life. Yet, at the same time, they feel mysterious and other-worldly. These forms emerge spontaneously from within me. With each newly completed creation, there is a new one in the process of gestation, patiently waiting for the right moment to materialize.

“Threshold” / Colored pencil, soft pastel, and oil pastel on Hahnemuhle Bugra paper

“Soul Fraile” / Colored pencil, soft pastel, and oil pastel on Hahnemuhle Bugra paper

Abstract colored pencil drawing by Croatian-American contemporary artist Nevia Pavletic

“Flor de Sal” / Colored pencil and marker on Hahnemühle Bugra paper / 30 in x 42 in

“Stellata” / Colored pencil, oil pastel, and soft pastel on Hahnemühle Bugra paper / 40 in x 20.25 in

Abstract colored pencil drawing by Croatian-American contemporary artist Nevia Pavletic

“Oasis” / Colored pencil and marker on Canson Mi-Teintes paper / 19.7 in x 25.6 in

Abstract pastel drawing by Croatian-American contemporary artist Nevia Pavletic

“Espuma” / Soft pastel and colored pencil on Hahnemühle Bugra paper / 39 in x 21 in

Abstract colored pencil drawing by Croatian-American contemporary artist Nevia Pavletic

“Tulip Poplar” / Colored pencil and marker on Hahnemühle Bugra paper / 25.5 in x 20 in

Abstract colored pencil drawing by Croatian-American contemporary artist Nevia Pavletic

“Metamorphosis” / Colored pencil and marker on Hahnemühle Bugra paper / 25.5 in x 16.75 in

“Wave” / Colored pencil on Hahnemühle Bugra paper / 19.5 in x 38.75 in

“Lunar Eclipse” / Colored pencil on Hahnemühle Bugra paper / 25 in x 25 in

Abstract colored pencil drawing by Croatian-American contemporary artist Nevia Pavletic

“Birch Tree in the Snow” / Colored pencil and marker on Hahnemühle Bugra paper / 29.5 in x 28 in

Abstract colored pencil drawing by Croatian-American contemporary artist Nevia Pavletic

“Dreamtime” / Colored pencil and marker on Fabriano Tiziano paper / 19.6 in x 25.5 in

Abstract colored pencil drawing by Croatian-American contemporary artist Nevia Pavletic

“Artichoke Flower” / Colored pencil on Hahnemühle Bugra paper / 19 in x 33 in

Abstract colored pencil drawing by Croatian-American contemporary artist Nevia Pavletic

“Slavonian Moon” / Colored pencil and collage on Fabriano Tiziano paper / 19.6 in x 25.5 in

Abstract colored pencil drawing by Croatian-American contemporary artist Nevia Pavletic

“Sensual Sea Urchin / Colored pencil and marker on Fabriano Tiziano paper / 19.6 in x 25.5 in