Oil painting The forest was covered with snow Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№Kalen 1409

The painting "The Forest Was Covered with Snow" portrays a beautiful winter scene, where a quiet forest landscape is gently blanketed with fresh snow. The artist skillfully uses rich, textured brushstrokes and a warm color palette to create a vivid contrast between the cool tones of snow and the warm, earthy colors of the trees, bringing the scene to life with vibrancy and depth. The foreground is filled with thick layers of snow, painted in soft shades of lavender, light blue, and pale pink, which reflect the cool winter light. The textured brushwork gives the snow a rough, uneven surface, suggesting that it has just fallen and remains untouched by human presence. The shadows cast by the trees across the snow are painted in cool purples and blues, adding a sense of dimension and depth to the composition. The main focus of the painting is the tall trees that stand proud and bare, their light-colored trunks creating a striking contrast against the darker forest background. The trunks are painted in creamy beige and pale yellow tones, which catch the soft winter light, making them appear almost golden. The dynamic brushstrokes used to depict the trees give them a textured, tactile appearance, enhancing the natural feel of the scene. In the background, the trees are depicted in warmer tones of orange, red, and brown, suggesting the presence of autumn leaves still clinging to some of the branches. The vibrant colors in the background contrast beautifully with the cooler tones of the snow-covered ground, creating a sense of balance and harmony in the composition. The sky is painted in bright blue tones, peeking through the branches of the trees, adding a touch of brightness and cheerfulness to the otherwise calm winter scene. The combination of warm and cool colors creates a dynamic visual contrast, making the painting feel alive and full of energy, despite the quiet, peaceful subject matter. The artist’s signature in orange is visible in the bottom left corner, blending harmoniously with the warm tones used in the trees. The painting "The Forest Was Covered with Snow" is a beautiful and serene depiction of a winter landscape, blending warm and cool tones to create a balanced and harmonious scene. The expressive brushstrokes and rich textures bring the forest to life, making the viewer feel as if they are standing in the middle of a peaceful, snow-covered forest, surrounded by natural beauty and tranquility. It captures the essence of winter’s calm and quiet charm, making it a timeless and evocative piece of art.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "The forest was covered with snow"
* ARTISTS: Oleksiy Ivanyuk
* SIZE: 23x29 cm/'9.05x11.41 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