Oi painting Walk along the river Ivan Kovalenko

№Koval 222

The painting "Walk Along the River" invites the viewer into a serene autumn landscape, where nature’s vibrant colors come to life. The composition portrays a peaceful riverside scene, with a lone figure walking along a winding path, blending into the harmonious surroundings of golden trees and gentle hills. The artist’s impressionistic style is evident in the loose, expressive brushstrokes that capture the play of light and shadow across the landscape. The sky, painted in soft pastel blues and whites, conveys a calm, clear day, suggesting the gentle warmth of autumn sunshine. The sky seamlessly transitions into the trees and hills, creating a natural flow that enhances the tranquility of the scene. The trees on both sides of the canvas display a stunning array of autumnal colors, from deep greens to rich yellows, oranges, and golden browns. The leaves appear to rustle gently in the breeze, hinting at the changing season. The artist uses a variety of textures to depict the trees, with thick, impasto brushstrokes that add dimension and depth to the foliage. In the foreground, a narrow path leads the viewer’s eye deeper into the painting, where a solitary figure in a red garment strolls leisurely. The figure adds a sense of scale and human connection to the vastness of nature, creating a peaceful narrative of someone enjoying a quiet moment by the river. The river itself is hinted at in the background, reflecting the surrounding trees and sky with muted, shimmering tones. The water adds a sense of calm and stillness to the composition, balancing the lively energy of the foliage. The overall mood of the painting is peaceful, reflective, and serene, capturing the beauty of a quiet walk through nature during the changing seasons. The artist’s signature and date are visible in the bottom right corner, marking this work as a personal and timeless depiction of nature’s beauty. "Walk Along the River" celebrates the harmony between humanity and the natural world, evoking feelings of calm, freedom, and inner peace. It’s a painting that invites the viewer to take a moment to pause, reflect, and appreciate the simple pleasures of life in nature.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Walk along the river"
* ARTISTS: Ivan Kovalenko
* SIZE: 50x60 cm/'19.68x23.62 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, canvas
* 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