Oil painting Romantic winter evening Ivanyuk Alex

№AAA3915

The painting "Romantic Winter Evening" captures the serene and enchanting atmosphere of a winter landscape at dusk. The scene is imbued with soft pastel colors that convey a sense of tranquility and romance, as the setting sun casts warm hues over the snowy terrain. The sky, which dominates the upper portion of the painting, is a stunning display of lavender, pink, peach, and yellow tones, reflecting the fading light of day. The thick, expressive brushstrokes give the sky a dynamic texture, creating a sense of movement in the clouds as they catch the final rays of sunlight. In the middle ground, there are two traditional village houses with dark blue rooftops, partially covered in snow. The houses appear cozy and quiet, blending harmoniously into the surrounding landscape. The use of deep blues and purples for the houses contrasts beautifully with the warm tones of the sky, enhancing the dreamy, romantic feel of the scene. The foreground is a snow-covered path leading into the distance. The snow is painted in various shades of blue, purple, and white, creating depth and texture. The artist skillfully uses shadows and highlights to capture the uneven surface of the snow, making it appear soft and fresh. On the path, a small group of figures is depicted, adding a human element to the scene. The figures, dressed in dark and bright winter clothes, appear to be a family or friends enjoying a peaceful winter walk. Their presence emphasizes the warmth and romance of the moment, suggesting companionship and togetherness amidst the quiet beauty of nature. The bare trees on either side of the path, with dark, twisting branches, stand as stark silhouettes against the colorful sky. The trees add an element of contrast and structure to the composition, framing the central scene. The artist’s use of a palette knife technique creates a richly textured surface, giving the painting a three-dimensional quality. The bold, impasto strokes add to the expressiveness of the scene, making it feel lively and atmospheric. The painting is signed in red in the bottom right corner, a detail that stands out against the cool tones of the snow. Overall, "Romantic Winter Evening" evokes a sense of calm and nostalgia, capturing the quiet beauty of a snowy evening as day turns into night. The interplay of warm and cool colors, combined with the dynamic texture of the brushstrokes, creates a mesmerizing scene that invites the viewer to imagine themselves walking down the snow-covered path, enveloped by the peaceful glow of a winter sunset.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Romantic winter evening"
* ARTISTS: Ivanyuk Alex
* 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