Oil painting It's already spring Ivanyuk Alex

№Kalen 1169

"It's already spring" is a poignant oil painting that captures the delicate transition between winter and spring, a moment when nature seems to be caught between two worlds. The artist skillfully utilizes a muted palette of lavenders, grays, golds, and blues to evoke the subtle changes taking place in the landscape. The canvas is dominated by a background of soft, grayish tones, suggesting the remnants of winter's chill, perhaps a misty morning or a sky awaiting the full warmth of spring. Veils of lilac and gentle brushstrokes of gold hint at the first signs of spring, perhaps blossoms waiting to burst forth or the sun's first rays breaking through. The foreground introduces a patch of barren land, painted in textured layers of beige and cream, reminiscent of thawed earth and the gritty remnants of melted snow. Puddles of vibrant blue suggest meltwater and the promise of life returning to the earth. Drawing the viewer's eye toward the center of the painting is a solitary tree. Its branches, still bare, stretch outwards in shades of pale green and lavender, indicating the nascent buds of spring. This tree stands as a sentinel to the changing seasons, a beacon of resilience and renewal. Near the right edge, two figures, depicted in warm hues of orange and blue, stand side by side. Their presence adds a human touch to the scene, perhaps symbolizing companionship or a shared moment of reflection on the beauty of nature's cycles. Their positioning and gaze towards the horizon indicate anticipation, perhaps of the full bloom of spring or the adventures the new season will bring. "It's already spring" invites the viewer to contemplate the fleeting moments of change, the beauty in transitions, and the inevitable rebirth that follows winter's slumber. It's a gentle reminder of nature's rhythms and the cyclical dance of life.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "It's already spring"
* ARTISTS: Ivanyuk Alex
* SIZE: 15x25 cm/'5.90x9.84 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, canvas
* 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 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.

Oleksiy Ivanyuk