Oil painting In the evening Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№Kalen 1404

The painting "In the Evening" captures the essence of a tranquil rural landscape during the golden hour, just as the sun is setting and casting its warm glow over the scenery. The artist employs a bold palette knife technique and expressive brushstrokes, blending earthy tones with vibrant pops of color, creating a dramatic and atmospheric depiction of evening light. The foreground features a meadow or field painted in a rich blend of brown, red, green, and blue hues. The use of thick layers of paint and dynamic textures gives the field a sense of depth and movement, suggesting shadows creeping in as daylight fades. The bright strokes of yellow and green in the middle of the composition represent sunlight lingering on the grass, creating a stark contrast with the darker, more muted areas of the field. In the center of the painting, there are abstract shapes that resemble wooden structures or old fences, painted in white and dark brown tones. These forms evoke a feeling of rural simplicity and nostalgia, hinting at the remnants of human presence in a natural setting. The structures stand out against the earthy background, drawing the viewer's attention toward the center of the composition. The background is dominated by warm earthy browns, deep greens, and rusty reds, which give the impression of rolling hills or distant fields shrouded in shadow as night approaches. The sky is painted in dark olive and muted ochre tones, with hints of blue and teal in the lower parts of the canvas, suggesting that twilight is settling over the landscape. The color palette in this painting is particularly striking, with the juxtaposition of warm and cool tones creating a dynamic and balanced composition. The rich reds and oranges convey the warmth of the evening light, while the deep blues and greens add a sense of coolness and calm, evoking the feeling of transition from day to night. The brushwork is expressive and textured, with thick, impasto layers of paint creating a three-dimensional effect. The bold strokes and vibrant dashes of color suggest movement and energy, making the landscape feel alive and ever-changing. The signature in red is visible in the bottom left corner, harmonizing with the earthy tones of the painting. The painting "In the Evening" is a dynamic and atmospheric landscape that captures the essence of twilight in a rural setting. The rich color palette and expressive textures create a sense of movement and depth, inviting the viewer to experience the beauty of nature’s transitions. The work evokes feelings of calm, warmth, and introspection, making it a powerful representation of the quiet magic of evening light.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "In the evening"
* ARTISTS: Oleksiy Ivanyuk
* SIZE: 25x30 cm/'9.84x11.81 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