Oil painting River flood Oksana Ivanyuk

№AAA3467

The painting titled "River Flood" masterfully captures the essence of a river’s natural expanse during a seasonal flood. Using the textured medium of oil on canvas, the artist portrays a landscape teeming with subtle movement and vibrant life, rendered in an expressive and colorful palette.In the foreground, a dense thicket of wild vegetation rises with energetic brushstrokes, suggesting the resilience of nature as it adapts to the flooded environment. Tall reeds and plants, painted in earthy browns, vibrant greens, and soft lavender hues, form a natural frame that leads the viewer's eye further into the composition. Their presence creates a tangible sense of texture and depth, as if inviting the observer to step into the scene.Beyond the reeds lies the heart of the painting: the floodplain. The river, swollen from recent rains, meanders across the canvas in shimmering strokes of white and pale blue, reflecting the light of the open sky above. Pockets of water glisten between patches of land, creating an intricate interplay of light and shadow that hints at the changing moods of the flood. The fluidity of the water contrasts beautifully with the solidity of the surrounding vegetation, highlighting the transient nature of the floodwaters.The middle ground transitions into soft, undulating fields, painted with warm ochres, purples, and greens. These colors blend harmoniously, illustrating the artist's skill in evoking the richness of the natural landscape. Further into the distance, the horizon is dotted with patches of trees and hills, their forms slightly blurred as they fade into the soft light of the sky. The muted, golden tones suggest a serene moment, perhaps during late afternoon, when the sun casts its warm glow across the land.The sky itself is a subtle gradient of creamy whites and pastel shades, lending a sense of calm and balance to the composition. Its subdued tones provide a gentle contrast to the energetic, textured brushstrokes of the land and water below.Through "River Flood," the artist seeks to convey the beauty and power of nature's cycles. The flood, often perceived as destructive, is here presented as a moment of renewal and transformation, where land and water merge to create a dynamic, ever-changing landscape. The interplay of color and texture reflects the vitality of the natural world and invites the viewer to pause and appreciate its intricate details. The painting speaks to the resilience of life and the enduring harmony of nature, even amidst change.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "River flood"
* ARTISTS: Oksana Ivanyuk
* SIZE: 15x25 cm/'5.90x9.84 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, canvas
* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection
* CONDITION: we tried to convey the maximum information with the help of photos about this product

About the artists: 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 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