Oil painting Evening in the field Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№Kalen 1456

The painting titled "Evening in the Field" captures the mysterious and calm atmosphere of a field at dusk. The artist uses rich, earthy tones and contrasting colors to convey the transition from day to night, highlighting the quiet beauty of nature in the evening light. The red trees standing against the darkening sky create a striking focal point, adding both warmth and drama to the serene landscape. The foreground features lush vegetation, painted in shades of green, brown, and blue. The thick, textured brushstrokes give the impression of wild plants and grasses, creating a natural, untamed feel. The use of vibrant blue patches in the vegetation suggests reflections of the sky on the ground, adding depth and contrast to the composition. The bright red trunks of the trees in the foreground stand out dramatically against the cooler tones, creating a sense of warmth and energy amidst the subdued evening colors. The bold use of color suggests the last light of the setting sun catching the tree trunks before darkness fully sets in. The middle ground depicts a wide, open field, painted in muted yellow and green tones, representing the dry grasses of late summer or early autumn. The brushstrokes are layered and textured, giving the field a rough, natural appearance. The field transitions smoothly into the horizon, where a dark tree line marks the boundary between the field and the sky. The trees are painted in deep shades of purple, blue, and black, indicating the encroaching darkness of the evening. The sky in the background is painted in soft olive green and grayish-blue hues, creating a moody, atmospheric backdrop. The clouds are depicted with thick, swirling brushstrokes, adding movement and texture to the sky. The darker tones in the sky suggest that nightfall is approaching, casting long shadows across the landscape. The contrast between the dark sky and the vibrant red trees adds a sense of drama and tension to the scene, emphasizing the beauty and mystery of nature at dusk. "Evening in the Field" is a powerful and evocative painting that captures the beauty and mystery of a rural landscape at dusk. Through the use of rich, contrasting colors and dynamic brushstrokes, the artist conveys a sense of calm, transition, and connection to nature. The artwork invites viewers to appreciate the quiet moments of the evening and reflect on the timeless rhythms of the natural world.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Evening in the field"
* 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