Oil painting Autumn coolness Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№Kalen 1484

The painting titled "Autumn Coolness" vividly captures the atmosphere of a crisp autumn day in the countryside, where the colors of nature transition into cooler, more subdued tones. The artist uses bold brushstrokes and a rich palette of greens, blues, and earthy shades to depict the changing landscape, evoking a sense of tranquility and freshness that comes with the season's cool air. The foreground is composed of lush, rolling fields, painted with thick layers of green, yellow, and blue tones. The textured brushstrokes give the fields a lively, dynamic appearance, suggesting the natural undulations of the terrain. The combination of cool blues and warm greens reflects the season’s transition from the warmth of summer to the crispness of autumn. Hints of golden foliage and brown patches add depth and variety to the foreground, indicating the gradual fading of summer greenery. The interplay of light and shadow across the field enhances the sense of movement and vitality in the landscape. In the middle ground, the focus shifts to a cluster of trees with a variety of autumnal colors, including shades of brown, green, and orange. The trees are painted with expressive, swirling brushstrokes that give them a sense of texture and volume. Their branches are twisted and weathered, reflecting the rugged beauty of nature during the changing season. The trees serve as a central focal point in the composition, standing tall against the open landscape and breaking up the horizon with their vibrant colors. The purple and blue tones in the shadows of the trees add depth and contrast, creating a sense of coolness and distance. The background is dominated by a cloudy sky, painted in soft shades of grey, lavender, and pale green. The clouds are rendered with loose, flowing brushstrokes, giving them a sense of movement across the sky. The sky’s muted tones enhance the overall feeling of coolness and calm that permeates the painting. The clouds appear to drift slowly, casting shadows over the landscape, contributing to the painting’s serene and slightly melancholic mood. The soft, diffused light of the sky suggests a typical autumn day, where the sun is often hidden behind layers of clouds. "Autumn Coolness" evokes a sense of calm, reflection, and natural beauty. The painting captures the peaceful stillness of a rural landscape during autumn, where the air feels fresh, and the colors of nature begin to change. The cool tones and dynamic brushstrokes convey the invigorating chill of autumn, inviting the viewer to appreciate the quiet transformation of the season. The artwork celebrates the simple, timeless beauty of nature and the gentle rhythm of seasonal change. It invites the viewer to pause and enjoy the cool, crisp air and the peaceful serenity of the countryside, highlighting the charm of autumn in its purest form.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Autumn coolness"
* ARTISTS: Oleksiy 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: Born March 13, 1954, in the city of Piryatin, Poltava region. He graduated from the Crimean Art College named after N. Samokish (1887). Teachers in the specialty: V. Grigoriev, M. Morgun, L. Gracer. Painter. The main genres are landscape, still life. The paintings are distinguished by emotional openness, warmth, affirm the harmony of life. Dominants of creativity are the deep roots of national traditions, Ukrainian cultural heritage. Member of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine (2008). He taught fine art at the Pyryatinsky school - gymnasium of aesthetic education (1988-2008). At creative work. Participated in exhibitions: national and international (since 1978). Personal exhibitions - in Kiev (2003, 2007-2009), Lubny (Poltava region, California (USA; 2006), Poltava (2007, 2010), Priluki (Chernihiv region, 2008), Warsaw (2009). Main works: “Flowers field ”(2007),“ Still life with a daffodil ”(2004),“ Indian summer ”(2007),“ Birch ”,“ Spiral panychi ”,“ Kalina red ”(2004),“ Field of the sun ”,“ Apple blossom ”, “Evening Breath” (2005), “Silence”, “Summer” (2006), “Sunflowers” (2007), “Plowed Field”, “Such is Life ...”, “In the Garden” (2009), “It's Cold” (2010). Individual paintings are stored in the National Museum of Art, National U. T. Shevchenko, Museum of Cultural Heritage in Kiev, Poltava Museum of Local Lore, lived and worked in the city of Poltava.

Oleksiy Ivanyuk