Oil painting Frost in the yard Oksana Ivanyuk

№AAA3958

This oil painting cardboard, titled "Frost in the yard", the artist employs a thick impasto technique, using bold and expressive brushstrokes to bring depth, texture, and movement to the composition. The interplay of cool and warm tones enhances the contrast between the icy surroundings and the life that persists within them. The focal point of the painting is a rustic wooden house with a snow-dusted thatched roof, its weathered walls rendered in cool blues, grays, and muted purples. A small window with bright blue shutters stands out, offering a glimpse of warmth inside. The walls of the house, painted with thick strokes, convey the rough texture of aged wood and the effect of frost settling on the surface. Shadows cast by the cold morning light add dimension, reinforcing the sense of a chilly winter scene. In the foreground, a group of chickens, painted in vibrant reds, browns, and blacks, peck at the frozen ground in search of food. Their warm colors contrast sharply with the cold, bluish hues of the surroundings, making them a lively focal point amidst the subdued tones of the environment. Their movement and natural clustering suggest resilience and routine, despite the biting frost. To the left, a large tree with twisted, bare branches stretches toward the sky. The trunk and branches are painted in warm oranges and yellows, suggesting the reflection of early sunlight on the bark. The thick application of paint gives the tree a sculptural quality, emphasizing its rough texture and weathered form. The contrast between the tree’s warmth and the icy ground beneath it adds depth and atmosphere to the painting. The ground is a mix of frozen earth, patches of straw, and snow, depicted with textured brushstrokes that create an uneven, natural feel. Soft purples, blues, and whites suggest the frost-covered surface, while hints of ochre and brown indicate areas where the ground is exposed, providing some warmth amidst the cold The background consists of a softly blended winter sky, a muted combination of pale blue and lavender with hints of warm yellow near the horizon. The sky’s smooth strokes contrast with the rough, dynamic textures of the house, tree, and ground, adding balance to the composition. The combination of cold, crisp air and the warmth of the animals and home creates a compelling contrast, emphasizing the beauty of simple village life in harsh weather conditions. The expressive brushwork and harmonious color palette bring a sense of movement and life to the scene, making Frost in the Yard a striking and evocative portrayal of winter in the countryside.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Frost in the yard"
* ARTISTS: Oksana Ivanyuk
* SIZE: 15x20 cm/'5.90x7.87 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, cardboard
* 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 artists: Kalenyuk 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 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.
Kalenyuk 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 abroad3