Oil painting Summer days in the village Oksana Ivanyuk

№Kalen 1442

The painting titled "Summer Days in the Village" beautifully captures a tranquil rural scene bathed in the warm, golden light of summer. The artist uses a vivid and dynamic palette knife technique to apply thick layers of oil paint, creating a highly textured surface that enhances the sense of life and movement within the composition. The painting evokes feelings of nostalgia and simplicity, transporting the viewer to a peaceful countryside setting. The foreground features a lush field of tall grass, painted in shades of yellow, green, and ochre. The thick, expressive brushstrokes suggest a lively, sunlit landscape with grass swaying gently in the summer breeze. The variety of warm tones used in the grass hints at the ripeness of the season, evoking the feeling of a late summer day. Patches of vibrant green and turquoise accents add depth and variety to the field, making it appear rich and fertile. The foreground's textured surface invites the viewer to almost feel the grass underfoot and hear the sounds of a village on a warm, breezy day. The middle ground is dominated by a traditional rural house with a thatched roof, painted in soft beige and cream tones. The walls of the house are accented with blue details, such as the windows and doors, adding a cool contrast to the warm colors of the landscape. The house exudes a sense of coziness and simplicity, typical of traditional village life. Next to the house is a small cluster of trees and bushes, painted in various shades of green, brown, and blue, suggesting dense summer foliage. The trees are rendered with thick, swirling brushstrokes, giving them a sense of movement and life. The dappled shadows beneath the trees add a layer of coolness to the painting, suggesting a welcome retreat from the summer sun. In front of the house, a flock of white sheep grazes peacefully in the field. The sheep are painted with small dabs of white and orange, adding a charming, lively element to the scene. Their presence reinforces the idyllic, pastoral atmosphere of the painting, highlighting the harmony between nature and rural life. The background features a soft blue sky, painted with smooth, swirling strokes. The sky is a bright, turquoise hue, suggesting clear, sunny weather typical of summer days. The distant trees in the background are painted in muted greens and browns, creating a natural frame for the village scene. The horizon line is low, allowing the sky to dominate the upper portion of the painting. This creates a sense of openness and freedom, evoking the feeling of endless summer days spent outdoors. "Summer Days in the Village" is a beautifully textured and richly colored painting that celebrates the peaceful rhythm of rural life. Through the use of bold colors, thick brushstrokes, and dynamic textures, the artist captures the essence of summer in the countryside, evoking a sense of warmth, nostalgia, and serenity. The painting transports the viewer to a simpler time and place, inviting them to experience the joys of nature and village life in all its vibrant beauty.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Summer days in the village"
* ARTISTS: Oksana 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: 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