Oil painting Winter road home Oksana Ivanyuk

"Winter Road Home" by Oksana Ivanyuk: A Journey Through Winter's Embrace

About This Painting

"Winter Road Home" is an evocative oil painting by Oksana Ivanyuk that beautifully captures the essence of a wintery journey toward the comfort and warmth of home. This artwork is a significant addition to our Collection of Village Landscapes and Collection of Winter Landscapes, highlighting Ivanyuk's proficiency in portraying the serene and contemplative moments of rural life.

Artistic Technique

Ivanyuk's technique involves thick, textured strokes of oil paint, which impart a tactile richness to the landscape, mirroring the cold, tactile feel of winter. The painting is rendered with a masterful interplay of colors, from the snowy lavender and lilac of the ground to the warm golden hues of the bare trees touched by the sunset's glow.

Composition and Mood

At the center of the composition is a lone figure, making their way home across a snow-covered path. The figure is clad in dark winter clothing, with a bright red scarf as a focal point that draws the eye and adds a splash of warmth against the cool backdrop. This figure, bent slightly against the wind and pulling a sled laden with goods, embodies resilience and the perseverance needed to traverse the challenging winter landscape.

Background and Symbolism

The background features a cluster of homes, their warm tones standing in stark contrast to the coolness of the snow, symbolizing the welcoming warmth of community and home. Wisps of smoke rising from chimneys paint a picture of cozy interiors that await the traveler's return. Above, the sky transitions from the pale blues of dusk to the gentle yellows of the remaining daylight, providing a guiding light towards home.

Significance and Invitation

"Winter Road Home" invites viewers to reflect on the themes of endurance and the comforting promise of home during the harsh winter months. It is a celebration of the quiet strength found in everyday journeys and the beauty of returning to one's roots.

Explore More

This painting is a part of our broader collection that includes Other works by Oksana Ivanyuk. We invite collectors and enthusiasts to explore this and other pieces in our inventory. Discover more Handmade Paintings Online and consider adding a piece of Ivanyuk's profound artistic vision to your collection.

About the Artwork 

Artwork Details

• Title: "Winter Road Home"
• Artist: Oksana Ivanyuk
• Size: 24x18 cm / '9.44x7.08 inches'
• Medium: Oil on canvas
• Technique: Yes, original artwork 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.