Oil painting Moonlit night Oksana Ivanyuk

"Moonlit Night" by Oksana Ivanyuk: A Nocturnal Symphony in Oil

About This Painting

"Moonlit Night" is a masterful oil painting by Oksana Ivanyuk, encapsulating the mysterious allure of a landscape bathed in moonlight. This artwork is a significant piece within our Collection of Village Landscapes and Collection of Winter Landscapes, highlighting Ivanyuk's exceptional skill in using the impasto technique to create depth and texture.

Artistic Technique

The painting features a rich, tactile texture achieved through thick applications of oil paint, giving the landscape a dynamic, almost three-dimensional appearance. The technique accentuates the ruggedness of the nocturnal terrain, painted in a palette of earthy tones with hints of pastel pinks and greens, suggesting vegetation and rocks illuminated by the moon's ethereal glow.

Visual Composition

At the core of the composition is the implied presence of the moon, its light casting a tranquil blue hue across the landscape, creating a serene and illuminating effect. The night sky is depicted in deep purples and browns, with lighter hues reflecting the moon's touch on clouds and the environment. The scene is interspersed with vibrant color strokes, adding a sense of life and texture to the nocturnal world.

Symbolic Elements

The middle ground features a body of water that mirrors the luminescent sky, with streaks of light suggesting the moon’s reflection or ripples from a gentle breeze. This element enhances the painting’s mystical quality, inviting viewers to explore the serene beauty and the hidden vitality of the natural world after dusk.

Overall Impression

"Moonlit Night" is not merely a depiction of a landscape under moonlight but a vivid interpretation filled with movement and a rich symphony of colors that convey both stillness and the subtle, ongoing activities of nocturnal life. It captures a moment of transformation where the natural world is seen through the enchanting and diffused light of the moon.

About the Artwork 

Artwork Details

• Title: "Moonlit night"
• Artist: Oksana Ivanyuk
• Size: 25x30 cm/'9.84x11.81 inches'
• Medium: Oil on canvas
• Technique: Yes, an original 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

Ivanyuk 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 Crimean 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.
Ivanyuk 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 abroad.

Her paintings, including Other works by Oksana Ivanyuk, are known for their emotional depth and unique perspectives.

Discover "Moonlit Night" and other Signed Artwork for Sale in our collection to experience the magical interpretations of landscapes by Oksana Ivanyuk. This painting is a gateway to the tranquil and mysterious world of night, offered exclusively in our Signed Artwork for Sale selection.