Oil painting Meeting the last rays of the sun Alex Ivanyuk

Experience the Warmth of Summer's Twilight: "Meeting the Last Rays of the Sun" by Alex Ivanyuk

Capturing the Lush Tranquility of Late Summer

"Meeting the Last Rays of the Sun" is a mesmerizing oil painting by Alex Ivanyuk, which perfectly captures the essence of a late summer day as it transitions into the calm of the evening. This captivating piece, highlighted in our Collection of Village Landscapes and Collection of Summer Landscapes, employs a dynamic impasto technique, where thick, expressive strokes of paint bring the canvas to life, creating a vivid dance of texture and color.

A Symphony of Colors

The painting is distinguished by its vibrant foreground, where a majestic tree takes center stage, its trunk and branches painted in deep blues and purples. These cool tones starkly contrast against the warm hues of the background, underscoring the tree's robust presence against the soft glow of the setting sun. Surrounding the tree, the foliage and the landscape burst into a kaleidoscope of colors—yellows, oranges, and greens blend seamlessly, depicting the lush vibrancy of the meadow bathed in golden hour's light.

Homely Touches Amidst Nature

To the left of the scene, a quaint white house with a brown roof is nestled comfortably within the landscape, its windows catching the fading sunlight and glowing warmly, suggesting a serene domestic life amidst the expansive natural setting. The heavy application of paint across the meadow and ground mimics the lively movement of grass in the evening breeze, enhancing the painting's immersive effect.

Human Element and Sky's Canvas

In the foreground, a figure wanders through the meadow, dressed in white with splashes of color that reflect the environment, leading the viewer through the scene and adding a human scale to the vast landscape. Above, the sky transitions from creamy light at the horizon to deeper purples and blues of the approaching night, streaked with wisps of pink and yellow clouds, reflecting the final spectacle of the setting sun.

About the Artwork 

Artwork Details

• Title: "Meeting the Last Rays of the Sun"
• Artist: Alex Ivanyuk
• Size: 40x50 cm / '15.74x19.68 inches'
• Medium: Oil on canvas
• Technique: Original painting from our collection

Condition and Detailed Viewing

Presented in impeccable condition, oil painting invites viewers to explore its every detail through comprehensive imagery, capturing all angles and facets of this stunning piece.

About the Artist

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.

Invite Summer Into Your Home

Buy this Oil Painting to embrace the serene beauty of summer evenings in your own space. Explore Other works by Alex Ivanyuk and browse our Online Art Gallery Store for more exquisite paintings that capture the spirit and beauty of nature's landscapes. "Meeting the Last Rays of the Sun" is more than a painting; it's an invitation to revel in the quiet moments of a summer's day, reflecting on the peaceful transition from day to night.