Oil painting Twilight in the Mountains Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№AAA4031

This oil painting cardboard, titled "Twilight in the Mountains", the composition is filled with vibrant, expressive brushstrokes that create an atmosphere of quiet wonder, where nature and light blend seamlessly to form a dreamlike scene. The background features a majestic mountain range, painted in shades of purple and pink, suggesting the last rays of sunlight reflecting off the rocky peaks. These colors contrast beautifully with the cool blues of the sky, giving the painting a sense of depth and distance. The sky itself is a mixture of deep blues and lighter tones, with subtle hints of lavender and magenta, emphasizing the transition from daylight to dusk. In the middle ground, a small village is nestled within the mountainous terrain. The buildings, with their warm orange and yellow hues, provide a striking contrast against the cooler tones of the mountains and sky. The silhouettes of church spires and rooftops are faintly illuminated by the remaining light, creating a sense of peaceful isolation and harmony with nature. The village appears to be bathed in a soft, fading glow, evoking a feeling of warmth and tranquility. The foreground is dominated by a field of golden-yellow grass, rendered in thick, textured strokes that give the impression of movement, as if swaying in a gentle breeze. The rich, earthy tones of the grass contrast with the cooler blues of the landscape beyond, adding a dynamic element to the composition. The bold use of color and texture gives the painting a tactile quality, inviting the viewer to feel the depth and layers of the scene. The artist's expressive technique, characterized by impasto brushstrokes, enhances the sense of movement and energy in the painting. Each stroke seems to capture the fleeting nature of twilight, where colors shift and blend in an ever-changing display. The painting does not aim for photographic realism but instead focuses on conveying the emotions and atmosphere of the moment.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Twilight in the Mountains"
* ARTISTS: Oleksiy 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.