Oil painting Autumn field Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№Kalen 1475

The painting titled "Autumn Field" depicts a vibrant rural landscape, capturing the richness of the autumn season. The scene is filled with bold colors and textured brushstrokes that bring a dynamic and expressive quality to the artwork. The warm hues of the field, combined with the deep tones of the background, create a striking contrast that evokes a sense of warmth, harvest, and the beauty of nature's transformation. The foreground is a lively patchwork of warm colors—golden yellows, reds, and earthy greens—representing an autumn field in full splendor. The thick, impasto brushstrokes give the field a textured, almost tactile appearance, creating the impression of layered leaves, grass, and soil. The vibrant red and orange tones suggest fallen leaves scattered across the field, while the green patches indicate lingering grass that has not yet been overtaken by autumn's colors. There are also hints of blue and purple throughout the foreground, adding contrast and depth to the composition. These cooler tones provide a balance to the warm hues and evoke the impression of shadows cast by the haystacks and trees in the distance. In the middle ground, two large haystacks dominate the composition. Painted in shades of gold, orange, and brown, the haystacks stand out as focal points in the landscape. Their textured appearance, created through thick, layered brushstrokes, gives them a three-dimensional quality. The haystacks symbolize the harvest season, a time of hard work and abundance in rural life. Surrounding the haystacks are patches of red and green vegetation, which blend seamlessly with the colors of the field. The use of bold, expressive brushstrokes adds movement and energy to the scene, suggesting the gentle rustling of leaves and grass in the autumn breeze. The background features a dense cluster of trees painted in deep, rich tones of red, brown, and dark green. The trees are highlighted with touches of blue and white, indicating patches of sky visible through the foliage. The dark, moody colors of the background contrast with the warm tones of the field and haystacks, creating a sense of depth and distance in the painting. The sky above is painted in shades of deep blue and teal, with hints of lighter blue peeking through the clouds. The dramatic, swirling brushstrokes in the sky add a sense of movement and atmosphere to the scene, suggesting an overcast day with changing weather. "Autumn Field" conveys a sense of warmth, abundance, and connection to nature. The painting celebrates the beauty of the autumn season, with its vibrant colors and textures symbolizing the richness of the harvest. The dynamic brushstrokes and bold color choices create a lively, energetic atmosphere, while the presence of the haystacks adds a feeling of stability and tradition. The artwork invites the viewer to appreciate the changing seasons and the natural rhythms of rural life. It evokes a sense of nostalgia for simpler times and reminds us of the enduring beauty of the countryside during autumn.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Autumn field"
* ARTISTS: Oleksiy Ivanyuk
* SIZE: 15x20 cm/'5.90x7.87 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, cardboard
* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection
* CONDITION: Photos provide accurate information about the product.

About the artist: Born March 13, 1954, in the city of Piryatin, Poltava region. He graduated from the Crimean Art College named after N. Samokish (1887). Teachers in the specialty: V. Grigoriev, M. Morgun, L. Gracer. Painter. The main genres are landscape, still life. The paintings are distinguished by emotional openness, warmth, affirm the harmony of life. Dominants of creativity are the deep roots of national traditions, Ukrainian cultural heritage. Member of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine (2008). He taught fine art at the Pyryatinsky school - gymnasium of aesthetic education (1988-2008). At creative work. Participated in exhibitions: national and international (since 1978). Personal exhibitions - in Kiev (2003, 2007-2009), Lubny (Poltava region, California (USA; 2006), Poltava (2007, 2010), Priluki (Chernihiv region, 2008), Warsaw (2009). Main works: “Flowers field ”(2007),“ Still life with a daffodil ”(2004),“ Indian summer ”(2007),“ Birch ”,“ Spiral panychi ”,“ Kalina red ”(2004),“ Field of the sun ”,“ Apple blossom ”, “Evening Breath” (2005), “Silence”, “Summer” (2006), “Sunflowers” (2007), “Plowed Field”, “Such is Life ...”, “In the Garden” (2009), “It's Cold” (2010). Individual paintings are stored in the National Museum of Art, National U. T. Shevchenko, Museum of Cultural Heritage in Kiev, Poltava Museum of Local Lore, lived and worked in the city of Poltava.

Oleksiy Ivanyuk