Oil painting Over the evening Alex Ivanyuk

№AAA3974

The painting "Over the Evening" depicts a serene and nostalgic scene of a quiet neighborhood at dusk, capturing the transition from day to night. The artist uses a bold palette knife technique with thick layers of oil paint, creating a textured, impressionistic landscape that brings warmth and life to the canvas. In the center of the composition, a figure, dressed in a deep blue coat, is walking along a snowy path, accompanied by a small dog. The figure seems to be heading home, creating a narrative of everyday life, evoking a feeling of peace and simplicity. The dog adds a playful, heartwarming element, emphasizing companionship and comfort. The foreground is dominated by shades of purple, blue, and white, representing the snow-covered ground, with long, soft shadows cast by the trees. The strokes of paint are dynamic and expressive, adding movement to the scene, as if capturing the last light reflecting off the snow. The trees on either side of the path are painted in deep browns and purples, with bare branches reaching toward the sky. The branches are interspersed with splashes of yellow light, suggesting that the sunset's glow is filtering through the trees, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The background is illuminated by a radiant burst of golden light, symbolizing the warm glow of evening lights coming from houses or street lamps. The soft yellow, pink, and green tones contrast beautifully with the cool purples and blues in the foreground, creating a balanced and harmonious composition. The mood of the painting is calm and reflective, evoking a sense of nostalgia and comfort. It invites the viewer to imagine a peaceful walk home after a long day, with the warmth of home and companionship waiting at the end of the journey. The signature in the bottom right corner identifies the artist, showcasing their unique ability to capture the essence of light and shadow, everyday life, and emotional resonance through bold textures and vibrant color contrasts. "Over the Evening" would make a perfect addition to a collection of impressionistic works that highlight the beauty of simple, quiet moments.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Over the evening"
* ARTISTS: Alex 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.

Oleksiy Ivanyuk