A Quiet Bloom | Oil Pastel by Erica Nordling

This oil pastel original feels joyful, expressive, and full of movement.

A clear glass vase anchors the composition, loosely rendered with confident, sketchy lines that let the blue background glow through, giving the glass a sense of transparency and life. From it bursts a lively bouquet of red blossoms—tulip-like in form—each one built with bold, rounded strokes and bright highlights of pink and white that suggest reflected light and softness. The flowers feel animated rather than fixed, as if they’re gently swaying or leaning toward the viewer.

Overall, the piece feels cheerful, expressive, and painterly, celebrating color, gesture, and the simple pleasure of flowers in a vase while embracing the tactile, layered quality that oil pastel does so well.

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Original 11x14x.5 inch oil pastel painting by Erica Nordling
Painted on .5" wrapped canvas with all sides painted.

Signed on front, signed & dated on back. Includes certificate of authenticity.

 SHIPPING

Ships only to U.S. and Canada. Shipping cost included within U.S.

For Canada, additional shipping charges will be invoiced after purchase, and depending on painting size and collector location, will be $250 USD. Purchasers are also responsible for all additional customs/fees upon receipt of painting.

Ships within 3 weeks.

To pick up your painting in person in the Hugoton, KS area, please email Erica after your purchase to set up a time (she will refund shipping fee upon pick up of your painting).

Signature required on shipments of all original work. Erica wraps the painting in craft paper and foam, then packs it into sturdy cardboard boxes with crumpled newspaper on all sides.

REFUNDS AND EXCHANGES

Erica works hard to create accurate photos, but sometimes color distinction cannot be captured perfectly by digital media and vary from screen to screen. If you just aren't sure about the painting or its colors, she will be happy to send more photos with close ups. Please be sure you love the painting before you purchase it. Paintings are not sold 'upon approval'. This means Erica cannot accept a return if it doesn't match or you change your mind.

If a painting is damaged during shipping, Erica can work out a return and refund with you.

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Copyright: As is true with all art under U.S. law, the artist retains reproduction rights and copyright of her created pieces unless she has expressly given her written and signed consent.