Oil painting Deep autumn Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№Kalen 1413

The painting "Deep Autumn" captures the essence of late autumn, a time when nature begins to withdraw into quiet dormancy. The artist uses rich, earthy tones and expressive brushstrokes to depict a barren, windswept landscape, emphasizing the raw, rugged beauty of the season. The foreground of the painting is filled with rough, textured soil that has been recently plowed or left untended, painted in deep browns, ochres, and grays. The thick, layered brushstrokes create a sense of depth and movement, as if the ground has been shaped by the harsh winds of autumn. The texture of the soil suggests the struggles of the land as it prepares for the coming winter. In the middle ground, a scarecrow stands as a solitary figure, leaning slightly as if battered by the wind. The scarecrow, painted in dark, muted tones, becomes a symbol of human presence in the otherwise desolate landscape. It evokes a sense of loneliness and endurance, standing as a silent guardian of the fields through the harsh and unforgiving season. The background features a line of bare trees stretching across the horizon, their branches stripped of leaves. The trees are painted in soft browns and grays, blending with the muted sky. The distant treeline creates a sense of space and isolation, emphasizing the vast emptiness of the landscape. Above the fields, a flock of birds is seen flying across the sky, adding a sense of movement and life to the otherwise still scene. The birds’ flight symbolizes change and transition, as they migrate to warmer regions, leaving the cold, barren land behind. The sky is painted in subtle shades of gray, beige, and light blue, reflecting the muted light of a late autumn day. The soft, diffused light adds a sense of calm and melancholy, enhancing the somber mood of the painting. The artist’s signature in blue is visible in the lower right corner, standing out against the earthy tones of the composition. The painting "Deep Autumn" is a powerful depiction of nature’s quiet beauty during the late autumn season, filled with symbolism and emotion. The artist’s use of earthy tones, expressive brushstrokes, and subtle details creates a captivating landscape that invites the viewer to reflect on the cycles of nature and the passage of time. It captures the essence of solitude and resilience, making it a poignant and timeless work of art.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Deep autumn"
* ARTISTS: Oleksiy Ivanyuk
* SIZE: 30x35 cm/'11.81x13.77 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, canvas
* 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