Tidal Pools - Oil Pastel Studies

This series is inspired by the serenity of the marine life, the gentle waves, and the geological formations found within the rocky crevices of the Adriatic shores.

I started experimenting with oil pastels in December 2022. Oil pastels have allowed me to be more expressive and spontaneous with textures, colors, and visual depth. These oil pastel studies have turned into an ongoing series that I’ve named “Tidal Pools,” demarcating a period of creative transition, exploration, and departure from my earlier (and more structured) work with colored pencils.

To inquire: neviapavletic@gmail.com

Oil pastel abstract drawing by Croatian-American artist Nevia Pavletic

Untitled, 2022 / Oil pastel on Hahnemühle bugra paper / 14 in x 18 in

Untitled, 2022 / Oil pastel on Hahnemühle bugra paper / 21 in x 33.75 in

Untitled, 2023 / Oil pastel on Canson Mi-Teintes paper / 14 in x 19.5 in

Oil pastel abstract drawing by Croatian-American artist Nevia Pavletic

Untitled, 2023 / Oil pastel on Canson Mi-Teintes paper / 13.5 in x 19.5 in

Oil pastel abstract drawing by Croatian-American artist Nevia Pavletic

Untitled, 2023 / Oil pastel on Canson Mi-Teintes paper / 12.75 in x 19.5 in

Oil pastel abstract drawing by Croatian-American artist Nevia Pavletic

Untitled, 2023 / Oil pastel on Hahnemühle bugra paper / 12.75 in x 21.25 in

Oil pastel abstract drawing by Croatian-American artist Nevia Pavletic

Untitled, 2023 / Oil pastel on Canson Mi-Teintes paper / 12.75 in x 19.75 in

Oil pastel abstract drawing by Croatian-American artist Nevia Pavletic

Untitled, 2023 / Oil pastel on Canson Mi-Teintes paper / 12 in x 15.75 in

Untitled, 2022 / Oil pastel on Hahnemühle bugra paper / 21.25 in x 28.25 in

Oil pastel abstract drawing by Croatian-American artist Nevia Pavletic

Untitled, 2023 / Oil pastel on Canson Mi-Teintes paper / 12.75 in x 19.75 in

Untitled, 2023 / Oil pastel on Canson Mi-Teintes paper / 12.25 in x 19.5 in

Oil pastel abstract drawing by Croatian-American artist Nevia Pavletic

Untitled, 2022 / Oil pastel on Hahnemühle bugra paper / 12 in x 15.75 in

Oil pastel abstract drawing by Croatian-American artist Nevia Pavletic

Untitled, 2023 / Oil pastel on Canson Mi-Teintes paper / 12.5 in x 19.75 in

Untitled, 2022 / Oil pastel on Hahnemühle bugra paper / 12.5 in x 15.75 in

Untitled, 2022 / Oil pastel on handmade Mayan paper / 17 in x 24 in

Untitled, 2023 / Oil pastel on Canson Mi-Teintes paper / 14.25 in x 19.5 in

Untitled, 2022 / Oil pastel on Hahnemühle bugra paper / 17.75 in x 33.75 in

Untitled, 2022 / Oil pastel on Hahnemühle bugra paper / 21 in x 33.75 in

Untitled, 2022 / Oil pastel on Hahnemühle bugra paper / 24.75 in x 33.75 in

Untitled, 2022 / Oil pastel on handmade Mayan paper / 17 in x 24 in

Untitled, 2023 / Oil pastel on Canson Mi-Teintes paper / 11.5 in x 19.75 in

Untitled, 2022 / Oil pastel on Hahnemühle bugra paper / 11.5 in x 16.5 in

Untitled, 2023 / Oil pastel on Canson Mi-Teintes paper / 19.5 in x 25.5 in

Untitled, 2023 / Oil pastel on Hahnemühle bugra paper / 15 in x 22.25 in

Untitled, 2023 / Oil pastel on Canson Mi-Teintes paper / 12.75 in x 19.75 in

Untitled, 2023 / Oil pastel on Canson Mi-Teintes paper / 12.75 in x 15.5 in