Oil painting Dry field Oksana Ivanyuk

№Kalen 1437

The painting titled "Dry Field" captures the essence of a quiet, barren landscape, masterfully portrayed through the use of thick oil paint and bold, textured brushstrokes. The artist employs a palette dominated by warm earth tones to evoke a sense of dryness, evoking the feel of an arid field scorched by the sun.The foreground of the painting is filled with a rugged surface, where the dry soil and grass are depicted in shades of beige, ochre, and muted green. The artist's use of a palette knife technique is particularly striking here, with layers of thick paint creating a tactile, three-dimensional texture. This method conveys the rough, uneven surface of a parched field, making the viewer almost feel the cracks in the dry earth. In the middle ground, hints of darker browns and greens suggest patches of vegetation that have withstood the harsh conditions. The vegetation appears sparse, reinforcing the theme of dryness and resilience. The use of shadowing adds depth to the painting, creating the illusion of dips and rises in the terrain. The background features a subtle, soft horizon line where the earth meets the sky. The colors gradually transition from the warm earth tones of the field to cooler hues of blue, violet, and pale pink in the distant sky. This contrast between warm and cool tones adds balance to the composition and enhances the sense of distance. The overall impression of the painting is one of quiet stillness and natural beauty. The scene suggests a late summer or early autumn day, where the heat has dried out the landscape, leaving behind a raw, unfiltered view of nature's resilience. The textured surface and earthy tones reflect the artist's keen observation of rural life, highlighting both the harshness and tranquility of a dry field. In summary, "Dry Field" is a captivating portrayal of nature's raw beauty, emphasizing texture and color to bring a simple field to life. The painting invites viewers to reflect on the resilience of the natural world, even in harsh conditions, and the timeless charm of rural landscapes.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Dry field"
* ARTISTS: Oksana Ivanyuk
* SIZE: 20x25 cm/'7.87x9.84 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, canvas
* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection
* CONDITION: Photos provide accurate information about the product.

About the artist: Ivanyuk Oksana was born in 1964 in Rivne region. The love of painting has taken over from the baby. From 1975 to 1980 she studied at the Zoryan Art School of Rivne region.
In 1985 she graduated from the Crimean Art College. M. Samokish (now has the status of a national university). Her teachers of painting were G. Kurilenko, V. Grigoriev. After graduating from the school, she began to work as a teacher of fine arts at the Piryatin School - a gymnasium of aesthetic education, which she founded with her husband in 1990.
Ivanyuk Oksana works in the landscape and still life genre. Personal exhibitions: Kyiv, Museum of Ukrainian Heritage; T. Shevchenko National Museum; the diplomatic mission of Ukraine to the USA (California) and others. She has participated in numerous exhibitions both in Ukraine and abroad.

Oksana Ivanyuk