Oil painting Blue distance Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№Kalen 1448

The painting titled "Blue Distance" portrays a mesmerizing landscape where rolling hills and distant trees are bathed in various shades of blue, purple, and turquoise. The artwork captures the tranquility and mystique of a distant forest or mountain range, enveloped in the soft hues of twilight or early morning light. The artist uses thick palette knife strokes to create a textured, vibrant surface, bringing the scene to life with depth and emotion. The foreground is painted in rich shades of olive green, brown, and muted gold, representing grassy fields or wild meadows stretching out toward the horizon. The thick, layered brushstrokes give the grass a lively texture, suggesting natural movement, as if the wind is gently sweeping through the landscape. Small details of livestock, painted in red, brown, and white hues, can be seen grazing in the field. These figures add a human element to the scene, evoking a sense of rural life and harmony with nature. The middle ground is dominated by a dense cluster of trees and foliage, painted in deep, rich blues and purples. The trees are abstract yet recognizable, their forms blending into one another to create a mysterious, dreamlike forest. The use of cooler tones in this area evokes a sense of distance and calm, as if the trees are veiled in mist or fading light. The palette knife technique adds a sculptural quality to the trees, making them appear almost three-dimensional. The layers of paint create the impression of depth and complexity, drawing the viewer’s eye toward the heart of the composition. The background features an expansive sky, painted in soft turquoise and light blue hues. The sky is bright and clear, suggesting a fresh, peaceful day or the calm after a storm. Small patches of white clouds add texture and movement to the sky, creating a sense of openness and freedom. The transition from sky to land is seamless, with the artist skillfully blending the cool blues of the trees into the light blues of the sky, emphasizing the vastness and unity of the landscape."Blue Distance" is a captivating depiction of nature’s vastness and mystery, painted with bold, expressive strokes and a calming color palette. The painting evokes a sense of tranquility and wonder, inviting the viewer to explore the endless beauty of the natural world. The artwork celebrates the balance between freedom and rootedness, capturing the essence of rural life and the quiet majesty of distant landscapes.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Blue distance"
* 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