Oil painting Early spring and the meadows are in bloom Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№AAA3992

This oil painting cardboard, titled "Early spring and the meadows are in bloom", the interplay of fresh greens, delicate purples, and soft blues evokes the atmosphere of an early spring day, where the land is coming back to life. The foreground is dominated by a lush meadow, painted in a mix of bright greens and yellow tones, suggesting the first sprouts of fresh grass and wildflowers breaking through the earth. The thick application of paint gives the impression of a lively, untamed field filled with scattered patches of colorful blooms. The artist’s use of short, deliberate strokes adds a sense of texture, making the meadow appear almost tangible, as if it is rustling gently in the breeze. Among the grass, hints of lavender and blue emerge, representing early wildflowers that have started to bloom. These cool tones contrast beautifully with the warmer greens, enhancing the richness of the composition. The flowers appear scattered yet naturally arranged, reinforcing the sense of a wild, untouched landscape. The background features a dense forest with slender, bare-branched trees stretching upward. Their trunks are painted in a mix of soft whites, deep browns, and purples, blending harmoniously into the surrounding landscape. The expressive brushwork creates a sense of movement, as if the trees are swaying lightly in the fresh spring air. The combination of cool and warm hues in the foliage and bark adds complexity to the depth of the forest. Further back, an atmospheric haze in soft blues and grays blends the trees and meadow together, giving the painting a dreamy, almost ethereal quality. The blurred effect suggests the presence of morning mist or the lingering chill of early spring, enhancing the painting’s tranquil and reflective mood. The sky, though partially obscured by the dense forest, is painted in a subtle mix of muted blues and grays, reinforcing the transition from the colder months to the warmth of spring. The gentle, blended brushstrokes in the sky contrast with the thick textures of the meadow and trees, creating a harmonious balance between softness and structure. The overall mood of the painting is peaceful and uplifting, celebrating the quiet beauty of early spring. The contrast between the dormant trees and the lively, colorful meadow emphasizes the theme of rebirth and renewal, reminding the viewer of nature’s resilience and cyclical beauty.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Early spring and the meadows are in bloom"
* 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 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.