Oil painting Winter yard Oksana Ivanyuk

"Winter Yard" by Oksana Ivanyuk: A Serene Winter Homestead

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Expressive Impasto Technique

The oil painting "Winter Yard" by Oksana Ivanyuk beautifully captures the quiet solitude of a rural homestead during the winter. Employing an expressive impasto technique, Ivanyuk applies thick strokes of paint that add remarkable texture and dimension to the snowy landscape, bringing the chilly winter scene to life with tactile realism.

Rustic Charm Amidst Snowy Silence

At the center of the composition, rustic wooden houses with steep roofs covered in snow convey a sense of peaceful retreat from winter's harsh conditions. The houses are rendered in dark browns and grays, starkly contrasting against the brilliant whites of the snow, which accentuates the simple yet sturdy architecture. A glowing blue window in the central house hints at the warmth and coziness inside, inviting the viewer to imagine a quiet evening by the fire.

Vivid Details and Natural Elements

Bare trees with spindly branches reach into the sky, their dark reds and purples adding a subtle splash of color to the predominantly muted landscape. These hues capture the enduring life within the cold, emphasizing the beauty of nature’s persistence through the winter. The foreground features an expansive swath of untouched snow, painted in whites and light blues that reflect the icy winter air. This untouched snow enhances the scene's serenity, with subtle shifts in color that suggest gentle undulations in the terrain.

Dynamic Sky and Symbolic Wildlife

The sky above the village is a dynamic mix of cloudy blues, whites, and hints of lavender, portraying the changing winter sky at dusk or just after a storm. This backdrop adds a layer of depth and emotion to the scene, suggesting the fleeting light of short winter days. Two birds in the foreground, depicted in sharp contrast to the white snow, bring a sense of life and movement to the otherwise still yard, symbolizing resilience and activity in the quiet winter landscape.

Invitation to Tranquility

"Winter Yard" is more than just a painting; it's an invitation to reflect on the quiet beauty and isolation of the winter season. It captures the essence of rural life amidst the snow, encouraging contemplation of nature's silent beauty and the simple warmth of home during the colder months.

About the Artwork 

Artwork Details

• Title: "Winter Yard"
• Artist: Oksana Ivanyuk
• Size: 15x20 cm/'5.90x7.87 inches'
• Medium: Oil on canvas
• Technique: Original artwork from our collection

Condition and Detailed Viewing

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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.