Oil painting Sailing on the river Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№AAA4488

The painting "Sailing on the River" is an expressive oil composition on cardboard that captures the peaceful yet dynamic relationship between nature and human activity along the water’s edge. The artist’s use of bold, impasto strokes creates a textured, almost sculptural surface, allowing the viewer to feel the movement of the river, the warmth of the land, and the soft play of light across the sky. The river, a central element in the painting, is depicted with a variety of cool blues, grays, and hints of white, conveying both the depth of the water and the gentle ripples caused by the breeze and the boat’s movement. The artist has layered the paint in thick, energetic strokes, giving the impression of flowing currents that reflect the ever-changing sky above. Light dances on the water’s surface, suggesting the subtle play of sun and shadow as clouds pass overhead. A small wooden dock extends into the river, a simple yet inviting structure that draws the eye to the lower portion of the composition. Beside the dock, a figure dressed in earthy tones stands near the water, engaged in a quiet moment of reflection or work. The figure's posture and the surrounding elements suggest a connection to the river, perhaps as a fisherman preparing to cast a line or a traveler pausing before setting sail. The artist has skillfully hinted at human presence without over-defining the details, allowing the viewer to interpret the scene’s narrative. In the middle ground, a boat painted in deep blues and accented with hints of red and white floats upon the river. The vessel, modest in size, carries a sense of purpose and adventure. Whether it belongs to a local fisherman or a traveler navigating the gentle waters, it introduces a sense of movement to the otherwise still landscape. The positioning of the boat adds depth to the composition, leading the viewer’s gaze across the river toward the distant shore. The background is a stunning display of warm golden hues, earthy browns, and rich greens, portraying rolling hills and dense vegetation that frame the river. The artist’s brushstrokes suggest a lively, almost untamed natural world, where the colors blend seamlessly into one another, creating an impressionistic depth. The hills rise and fall gently, their slopes catching the last light of the day, while darker patches hint at the cool shadows of trees and rocky outcroppings.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Sailing on the river"
* 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 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.