Oil painting Winter plains Oksana Ivanyuk

Embrace the Chill: "Winter Plains" by Oksana Ivanyuk

A Vivid Winter Tapestry

"Winter Plains" is a captivating oil painting by Oksana Ivanyuk, characterized by its dynamic and textural portrayal of a winter landscape. This masterpiece, part of our Collection of Winter Landscapes and Collection of Village Landscapes, brings the stark beauty of winter to life through vigorous, impasto brushwork that imbues the scene with a palpable sense of vitality and movement.

Textural Foreground and Stark Elements

The foreground of the painting features a vast expanse of what appears to be a snow-covered field. Heavy, swirling strokes of white and off-white, interspersed with hints of blue and grey, depict the snow, suggesting the shadows and contours of the uneven ground beneath. The tactile surface of the paint invites viewers to feel the cold, crisp texture of the snow. Rising from this snowy blanket, bare, twisted trees break through with their dark, stark branches, rendered in bold, confident lines. These trees provide a stark contrast to the softness of the snow, emphasizing the harshness of the winter season.

Human Presence and Moody Sky

In the middle distance, the scene hints at human presence with a row of houses or buildings, suggested by warmer tones of red, orange, and purple. These colors provide a visual respite from the cold blues and whites of the snowy field and add depth to the composition. Above, the sky is a tapestry of moody purples, blues, and greys, with the paint applied in swirling movements that convey the racing winter clouds. A solitary yellow dab in the sky suggests the sun fighting through overcast conditions, offering a fleeting moment of warmth in the chilly atmosphere.

About the Artwork 

Artwork Details

• Title: "Winter Plains"
• Artist: Oksana Ivanyuk
• Size: 12x16 cm / '4.72x6.29 inches'
• Medium: Oil on canvas
• Technique: Original painting 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.

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