Oi painting Sunflowers are blooming Ivan Kovalenko

№Koval 219

This vibrant oil painting titled "Sunflowers are Blooming" captures the essence of a radiant summer day, with a bouquet of sunflowers in full bloom. The artist's expressive brushstrokes bring the flowers to life, evoking the feeling of standing in a sunlit field. The thick, impasto technique used in the painting adds depth and texture, making the petals appear almost three-dimensional. The composition is dominated by golden-yellow sunflowers with rich, earthy undertones. The artist skillfully contrasts the sunflowers' warm hues with the cooler greens of the leaves and stems, creating a harmonious balance of colors. The background is painted in soft, muted tones of light blue, white, and gray, giving the impression of a breezy, open sky. Each sunflower head is unique, showing different stages of bloom. Some blossoms are fully open, their dark brown centers prominently displayed, while others are tilted or partially hidden by lush foliage. The dynamic arrangement of flowers and leaves suggests movement, as if they are gently swaying in the wind. Scattered among the sunflowers are small clusters of red and violet flowers, adding pops of vibrant color that enhance the overall composition. These details give the painting a lively, natural feel, reminiscent of a wild garden. The artist's signature can be seen at the bottom of the painting, along with the date, marking this artwork as a personal and timeless piece. Overall, "Sunflowers are Blooming" radiates warmth, positivity, and the simple beauty of nature, making it a captivating and uplifting piece for any art collection.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Sunflowers are blooming"
* ARTISTS: Ivan Kovalenko
* SIZE: 45x45 cm/'17.71x17.71 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, cardboard
* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection
* CONDITION: we tried to convey the maximum information with the help of photos about this product

About the artist: Born on March 20, 1953, in the city of Pidgorodn, Dnipropetrovsk region. He graduated from the Dnipropetrovsk State Art College (1972), Kharkov Art and Industrial Institute (1981). Teachers in the specialty: V. Zagubibatko, E. Zherdzitsky, A. Kapshuk, M. Shaposhnikov, A. of Constantinople. He worked in the field of painting, graphics. In a realistic style, he created mainly landscapes and still lifes of the Dnieper. Member of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine (2005). He worked in Dnepropetrovsk: at an art production plant (since 1981); teacher of art school (1989), senior teacher of special disciplines of art department of the theater and art college (1997). He participated in exhibitions since 1978. Personal exhibitions - in Dnepropetrovsk (2003, 2010), Kiev (2009). The main works: “The Last Chrysanthemums” (1990), “On the Berdyansk Spit” (2002), “On the Cute Ukraine” (2004), “Native Color” (2004), “Sunny” (2005). The works are stored in the Dnepropetrovsk Art Museum and the Berdyansk Art Museum (Zaporizhzhya Region). He lived and worked in the city of Dnepropetrovsk.

Ivan Kovalenko