Oil painting Bright winter sunset over the village Alex Ivanyuk

Capturing the Essence of Winter: "Bright Winter Sunset Over the Village" by Alex Ivanyuk

A Vivid Winter Panorama

"Bright Winter Sunset Over the Village" is a breathtaking oil painting by Alex Ivanyuk, depicting a tranquil winter evening in a rural setting with the richness and vibrancy only an impressionist can capture. This painting is a part of our Collection of Winter Landscapes and Collection of Village Landscapes, showcasing thick, impasto strokes that create a tactile sense of the rugged, frosty landscape that envelops the village.

Textured Foreground and Stark Silhouettes

The foreground is dominated by bare, gnarled trees with their dark, twisted branches reaching upwards, splitting the canvas with a dynamic energy. Painted with swift, expressive strokes using a palette of dark purples, deep browns, and burnt sienna, these trees convey the starkness and dormancy typical of winter flora. The assertive brushwork lends a palpable texture to the trees, enhancing the visual impact of the winter's bareness.

Subtle Middle Ground and Lively Figures

Behind the striking arboreal forms, the middle ground transitions into a tapestry of cool purples, blues, and muted whites, suggesting snow-covered grounds and distant structures, alive with the day’s last light. This part of the painting is characterized by dynamic brushwork that suggests the uneven surface of a natural landscape under snow. Small figures, minimally detailed, are visible in the heart of the painting, adding scale and a hint of life, perhaps returning home or engaged in quiet evening activities.

Dramatic Sky and Evocative Lighting

Above this serene village scene, the sky becomes a dramatic element of the composition. It transitions from a lighter hue near the horizon, capturing the fleeting light of the setting sun, to a darker, moody purple that suggests the onset of night. Yellow and white highlights atop the trees and on the structures capture the glow of the sun’s last rays or the warm light spilling from windows, creating a contrast that is both striking and deeply evocative of winter evenings.

About the Artwork 

Artwork Details

• Title: "Bright Winter Sunset Over the Village"
• Artist: Alex Ivanyuk
• Size: 15x25 cm / '5.90x9.84 inches'
• Medium: Oil on canvas
• Technique: Original painting from our collection

Condition and Detailed Viewing

Presented in impeccable condition, oil painting invites viewers to explore its every detail through comprehensive imagery, capturing all angles and facets of this stunning piece.

About the Artist

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.

Experience the Beauty of Winter

Delve into the serene yet vivid world of "Bright Winter Sunset Over the Village" and consider making this fine art painting a part of your collection. Buy this oil painting to explore more of Alex Ivanyuk’s evocative winter scenes and other works, each piece offering a unique window into the sublime tranquility and the enduring beauty of the rural landscapes.