Oil painting Crimson distance Alex Ivanyuk

"Crimson Distance" by Alex Ivanyuk: A Surreal Exploration of Color and Form

About This Painting

"Crimson Distance" is a mesmerizing oil painting by the renowned artist Alex Ivanyuk, known for his vibrant landscapes and intense color schemes. This piece, part of the esteemed Collection of Landscapes and Collection of Nature Landscapes, showcases Ivanyuk's signature impasto technique, which adds depth and texture to this surreal portrayal of a mystical landscape.

Artistic Technique

The artist has applied the paint in thick, textured layers, creating a tactile, three-dimensional surface that enhances the visual impact of the painting. This technique highlights the dramatic interplay between color and form, making "Crimson Distance" not just a visual treat but a sensory journey.

Vibrant Composition

At the heart of the painting, a vivid magenta sky sets a dynamic backdrop, streaked with pink, yellow, and white, suggesting a sky alive with the fleeting light of dusk. This striking use of color not only sets a dramatic tone but also invigorates the canvas with a sense of otherworldly beauty.

Dramatic Silhouettes

Contrasting sharply with the fiery sky are silhouetted forms of deep blue, depicting majestic mountains or monumental rock formations. This bold contrast enhances the painting's depth and draws the viewer into a landscape both familiar and fantastical.

Foreground and Texture

The foreground features intricate textures rendered in a palette of blues, oranges, and browns. Ivanyuk's impasto strokes simulate the rough terrain, guiding the viewer's eye along a rugged trail that seems to lead into the heart of the painting.

Sky and Atmosphere

Above, the sky transitions from a luminous dusk to a deepening twilight, captured in hues of lavender and muted teal. A crescent moon adds a delicate balance, its pale light a subtle counterpoint to the vivid colors of the landscape.

Overall Impact

"Crimson Distance" is a powerful expression of Ivanyuk's artistic vision, inviting viewers to lose themselves in a landscape that bridges the real and the imagined. It's a celebration of the natural world's enigmatic beauty, rendered through a palette that transcends ordinary perception.

About the Artwork 

Artwork Details

• Title: "Crimson Distance"
• Artist: Alex Ivanyuk
• Size: 20x25 cm / '7.87x9.84 inches'
• Medium: Oil on canvas
• Technique: Yes, an original piece from our collection

Condition and Detailed Viewing

Presented in impeccable condition, oil painting invites viewers to explore its every detail through comprehensive imagery, capturing all angles and facets of this stunning piece.

About the Artist

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.

Ivanyuk's paintings, including Other works by Alex Ivanyuk, are sought after by collectors and art lovers worldwide, available as Gallery-Quality Paintings Online.

Explore "Crimson Distance" and immerse yourself in Ivanyuk's world of surreal landscapes and intense colors, a true masterpiece for any collector or aficionado of fine art.