Oil painting After the rain Oksana Ivanyuk

№AAA3514

The painting "After the Rain" captures the vivid transformation of a landscape following a passing storm, brought to life with expressive oil strokes and a brilliant palette. The artist skillfully combines texture and color to evoke the freshness and vitality of nature as it breathes anew under clearing skies.In the foreground, patches of lush yellow grass dominate, glistening as if kissed by recent raindrops. The strokes are thick and impasto, giving the scene a tangible richness that invites the viewer to imagine the damp earth beneath their feet. Interspersed among the grass are rocks and small dark formations, their deep tones providing a dramatic contrast to the luminous yellows and greens.As the eye moves further into the composition, vibrant red and green fields unfold, creating a rhythmic flow toward the horizon. Scattered houses with white walls and dark roofs emerge amidst the landscape, suggesting a quiet, rural community. These structures, though small in scale, anchor the painting with a human touch, hinting at life nestled within nature's expanse.The midground is where the painting bursts into fiery intensity. A line of trees, painted in striking oranges, reds, and purples, glows as though lit from within. Their warm hues stand out dramatically against the somber tones of the stormy sky above, creating a sense of warmth and renewal. The forested area exudes energy, as if the rain has rejuvenated its vibrancy.Above, the sky remains moody and expressive, with shades of gray, violet, and hints of purple reflecting the remnants of the storm. Small patches of clearing clouds offer glimpses of light, suggesting that the sun may soon break through. The interplay of light and shadow across the canvas conveys the fleeting nature of storms and the beauty of their aftermath.Through "After the Rain," the artist seeks to communicate the resilience of nature and the renewal that follows adversity. The painting is a celebration of life, growth, and transformation, reminding viewers of the beauty that emerges even after challenging moments. It invites contemplation of the cyclical nature of storms and sunshine, rain and renewal, and ultimately speaks to the enduring harmony between land and sky.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "After the rain"
* ARTISTS: Oksana Ivanyuk
* SIZE: 15x20 cm/'5.90x7.87 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, canvas
* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection
* CONDITION: we tried to convey the maximum information with the help of photos about this product

About the artists: 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 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