Oil painting The turn to go home Oksana Ivanyuk

№Kalen 1453

The painting titled "The Turn to Go Home" presents a peaceful rural scene where cattle are returning home along a winding path, framed by a dense forest. The artist captures the tranquility of nature and daily rural life with rich, earthy tones and dynamic brushstrokes. The painting evokes a sense of nostalgia and calm, symbolizing the comforting feeling of returning to a familiar place after a long day. The foreground features a meadow with patches of golden grass and purple-blue hues, painted with thick, textured brushstrokes. The combination of warm yellows and cool blues suggests the soft evening light falling across the landscape as the day comes to an end. The cattle, painted in red, brown, and white tones, are seen making their way along a path toward home. Their presence adds a sense of movement and life to the otherwise still scene. The vibrant red and white spots of the cattle stand out against the cooler tones of the landscape, drawing the viewer’s attention to the focal point of the painting. The middle ground is dominated by a pathway cutting through the meadow, guiding the cattle toward the distant forest. The artist’s use of contrasting colors—cool blues and purples for the path and vibrant greens for the grass—creates a sense of depth and balance within the composition. The path represents a transition, both physical and symbolic, as the cattle move from the open field toward the safety and comfort of home. The background features a dense forest, painted in shades of deep green, brown, and blue. The trees are depicted with vertical brushstrokes, emphasizing their height and creating a sense of enclosure and shelter. The rich, dark tones of the forest contrast with the lighter colors of the meadow, drawing the viewer’s eye toward the depth of the scene. The tree trunks, painted with streaks of light beige and cream, stand out against the darker background, creating a rhythmic pattern that adds movement and texture to the composition. Above the forest, patches of light turquoise sky peek through the trees, hinting at the fading light of day. The sky’s soft, pastel tones provide a calming backdrop to the scene, reinforcing the overall mood of peace and serenity. "The Turn to Go Home" is a beautifully textured and richly colored depiction of rural life, capturing the peaceful transition from day to night as cattle return home. Through its use of dynamic brushstrokes and contrasting colors, the painting evokes a sense of calm, nostalgia, and connection to nature. The artwork invites the viewer to reflect on the comfort and joy of returning home, reminding them of the universal longing for safety, warmth, and familiarity.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "The turn to go home"
* 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