Oil painting Cloudy day in the field Oksana Ivanyuk

№AAA3140

The oil painting "Cloudy day in the field" is a vibrant portrayal of a sprawling landscape dominated by the bold and bright presence of sunflowers. The artist's use of the impasto technique is evident in the thick and expressive application of paint, which adds dimension and texture to the canvas, making the scene almost tactile. In the foreground, the sunflowers are the stars of the show, rendered in brilliant yellows and oranges with touches of red and brown at their centers, mimicking the natural tones of these cheerful flowers. The strokes are applied in a way that captures the essence of the sunflower's broad petals and the heavy, seed-laden heads that tend to bow with weight. The middle ground of the painting hints at a green field, suggesting the sunflowers' foliage and stems with varying shades of green and yellow. The strokes here are shorter and more varied, creating a visual contrast against the bold flowers and providing a sense of depth. In the distance, a line of reds and browns suggests buildings or perhaps farmhouses that dot the horizon, giving a sense of scale and the presence of human habitation within this rural idyll. This human element is small and secondary to the natural beauty of the field, implying a harmonious coexistence with the landscape. Above, the sky is a dynamic element of the composition, with large, swirling clouds painted in shades of white, blue, and lavender stretching across a bright blue background. The clouds are thick and textured, with the paint layered in such a way that they appear fluffy and light, providing a contrast to the dense field below. The juxtaposition of the lively, sunny field against the calm, expansive sky creates a feeling of joy and openness. "Cloudy day in the field" is a celebration of nature's vibrancy and beauty, inviting the viewer to experience the warmth and life of a summer day in full bloom.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Cloudy day in the field"
* ARTISTS: Oksana Ivanyuk
* SIZE: 20x25 cm/'7.87x9.84 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, canvas
* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection
* CONDITION: Photos provide accurate information about the product.

About the artist: Ivanyuk Oksana was born in 1964 in Rivne region. The love of painting has taken over from the baby. From 1975 to 1980 she studied at the Zoryan Art School of Rivne region.
In 1985 she graduated from the Crimean Art College. M. Samokish (now has the status of a national university). Her teachers of painting were G. Kurilenko, V. Grigoriev. After graduating from the school, she began to work as a teacher of fine arts at the Piryatin School - a gymnasium of aesthetic education, which she founded with her husband in 1990.
Ivanyuk Oksana works in the landscape and still life genre. Personal exhibitions: Kyiv, Museum of Ukrainian Heritage; T. Shevchenko National Museum; the diplomatic mission of Ukraine to the USA (California) and others. She has participated in numerous exhibitions both in Ukraine and abroad.