Oil painting Autumn flock Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№Kalen 1469

The painting titled "Autumn Flock" depicts a peaceful rural scene in the midst of the autumn season. The artist masterfully uses vibrant, earthy tones and bold, expressive brushstrokes to bring this pastoral landscape to life. The composition evokes a sense of tranquility and highlights the harmonious relationship between nature and farm life. The foreground is covered in tall, dry grass painted in shades of beige, yellow, and light green, indicating the transition from summer to autumn. The dry, brittle texture of the grass is rendered with long, sweeping brushstrokes, giving the scene a sense of movement, as if a gentle breeze is blowing through the field. The interplay of light and shadow on the grass adds depth and dimension to the painting. A large haystack sits prominently on the left side of the foreground, painted in warm golden and brown hues. The thick, textured application of paint gives the haystack a tactile, almost three-dimensional quality, making it a focal point of the composition. In the middle ground, a small herd of red and brown cattle grazes peacefully in the field. The animals are depicted with minimal but effective brushstrokes, giving just enough detail to convey their forms and movement. The warm tones of the cattle contrast with the cooler hues of the surrounding landscape, drawing the viewer’s eye to the flock. The trees lining the field are painted in deep autumnal colors—burnt orange, yellow, and brown—indicating that the foliage is beginning to change with the season. Among the vibrant trees, a few white birch trees stand out with their characteristic light bark, adding contrast and visual interest to the scene. The background features a dense forest painted in rich shades of blue, purple, and dark green. The darker tones create a sense of depth and distance, suggesting a cool, misty atmosphere often associated with autumn. The forest appears to stretch far into the distance, creating a natural border for the scene. Above the trees, patches of the sky peek through the clouds in soft, muted tones of gray and white. The overcast sky contributes to the overall mood of calmness and reflects the cool, crisp air of the season. The composition is well-balanced, with the haystack and the grazing cattle providing focal points that guide the viewer’s eye across the painting. The combination of warm and cool tones creates a visually appealing contrast, enhancing the autumnal atmosphere of the scene. The artist’s signature, placed in the bottom right corner in bright red, stands out against the muted colors of the field. "Autumn Flock" conveys a peaceful, pastoral mood, celebrating the simple beauty of rural life and the changing seasons. The painting captures a moment of calm, as the cattle graze undisturbed in the autumn landscape. The rich, earthy colors and textured brushstrokes evoke a sense of warmth and nostalgia, inviting the viewer to appreciate the natural rhythms of the countryside. The artwork speaks to the timeless charm of rural life and the beauty of nature in its various cycles. It captures the essence of autumn—a season of change, reflection, and quiet moments of peace in the open fields.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Autumn flock"
* 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