Oil painting Haystack and mountains Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№AAA3861

This oil painting cardboard, titled "Haystack and mountains", the painting radiates warmth, depth, and a sense of peaceful solitude, inviting the viewer to experience the tranquility of nature. In the foreground, the haystacks stand tall, painted in warm shades of ochre, deep browns, and hints of golden yellow. The rough, textured strokes give them a tangible, almost sculptural presence, making them feel grounded in the vast expanse of the field. These haystacks, arranged at varying distances, create a sense of depth and perspective, leading the eye toward the rolling hills beyond. The middle ground is composed of lush green fields and patches of cultivated land, painted with vibrant strokes of yellow and green, suggesting the fertile abundance of the countryside. The artist’s brushwork captures the organic irregularity of the terrain, giving the land a lively and textured quality. Small trees dot the landscape, their foliage blending seamlessly with the surrounding fields, adding movement and a sense of continuity between the land and sky. In the background, a stunning mountain range rises against the horizon, its peaks painted in a mesmerizing blend of purples, blues, and soft pinks. The use of cool tones contrasts beautifully with the warmth of the golden fields, creating a striking visual harmony. The mountains appear bathed in the glow of the setting or rising sun, their rugged forms softened by the atmospheric light. Above, the sky is a masterpiece of color, with swirling hues of violet, blue, and soft pink blending effortlessly. The impasto technique gives the sky an almost ethereal movement, as if clouds are shifting gently across the vast expanse. The interplay of warm and cool tones enhances the painting’s atmospheric quality, evoking a sense of time passing, perhaps capturing the last light of day or the first hints of morning. The painting beautifully captures the simplicity and majesty of rural life, where the golden bounty of the land coexists with the grandeur of distant peaks. The artist’s expressive use of color and texture transforms this pastoral scene into a poetic and emotionally resonant landscape, inviting the viewer to step into a world where nature’s beauty unfolds in layers of vibrant hues and rich textures.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Haystack and mountains"
* 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.