Oil painting Winter House Oksana Ivanyuk

№Kalen 1466

The painting titled "Winter House" depicts a charming winter scene set in a quiet rural village. The artist's masterful use of thick, textured brushstrokes and a rich color palette creates a vivid, impressionistic portrayal of the harsh yet serene winter landscape. The foreground is dominated by snow-covered ground with dynamic brushwork that captures the texture of freshly fallen snow. The surface is painted in shades of white, light blue, and lavender, with subtle hints of warm brown and red peeking through to suggest patches of exposed earth and dry grass. The snow's texture is rendered with bold, expressive strokes that add depth and movement, giving the viewer a sense of the cold, crisp air. A series of large, rounded haystacks stand prominently in the middle ground. These haystacks are painted in warm tones of brown, ochre, and golden yellow, contrasting beautifully with the cool tones of the snow and sky. The haystacks' rough, uneven texture is depicted through thick, layered strokes, emphasizing their organic shape and the effects of weather on their surfaces. Behind the haystacks, a cozy rural house with a thatched roof is partially buried in snow. The house is painted in warm, earthy tones, with white walls that blend seamlessly with the surrounding snow. The roof is rendered in muted gray and brown hues, suggesting the weathered, rustic charm of a traditional village dwelling. The house exudes a sense of warmth and shelter amidst the cold winter landscape. The background is filled with a moody, overcast sky painted in shades of blue, gray, and purple. The sky’s dramatic brushstrokes suggest the presence of thick, heavy clouds, adding to the painting’s wintry atmosphere. The distant trees and bushes, painted in dark green and gray tones, create a natural border for the scene and contribute to the overall feeling of isolation and tranquility. Two vertical wooden poles stand on either side of the painting, possibly representing fence posts or telephone poles. These poles add structure to the composition and guide the viewer’s eye through the scene. The poles’ rough texture and weathered appearance reinforce the rustic, rural setting. The artist’s signature, placed in the bottom right corner in bold red, stands out against the muted tones of the snow, adding a personal touch to the artwork. "Winter House" captures the essence of rural life during winter—a time of quiet reflection, resilience, and simplicity. The combination of warm and cool tones creates a balanced and harmonious composition, evoking a sense of peace and nostalgia. The painting beautifully illustrates the harshness of winter while also highlighting the warmth and comfort found in simple rural homes. The overall impression is one of timeless beauty, inviting the viewer to appreciate the quiet charm of nature and village life during the winter season.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Winter House"
* ARTISTS: Oksana 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: 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.

Oksana Ivanyuk