Oil painting Viburnum bush Oksana Ivanyuk

№Kalen 1446

The painting titled "Viburnum Bush" presents a picturesque countryside scene, where a vibrant red viburnum bush stands out as the central focus amidst a lush landscape. The artist uses bold, expressive palette knife strokes and a rich, dynamic color palette to capture the beauty of rural life. The textured surface of the painting adds depth and movement, creating a lively composition that celebrates the harmony between nature and traditional village life. The foreground features a green field, painted in a variety of shades ranging from bright lime green to deep forest green. The thick, layered brushstrokes give the field a textured and dynamic appearance, suggesting the natural movement of grass and leaves in the breeze. The artist’s use of bold green tones creates a fresh and vibrant atmosphere, evoking the feeling of a warm, sunny day. At the center of the foreground is a bright red viburnum bush, bursting with color and vitality. The bush’s crimson red leaves and berries stand out sharply against the surrounding greenery, drawing the viewer’s eye to this iconic symbol of Ukrainian culture and heritage. The vibrant red tones convey a sense of warmth and life, suggesting that the viburnum bush is in full bloom. In the middle ground, the viewer can see a small village nestled among tall trees. The white-washed cottages with thatched roofs are painted in soft, muted tones of cream, beige, and light brown, creating a calming contrast to the bold colors of the bush and field. These cottages exude a sense of simplicity and coziness, reflecting traditional rural architecture. Behind the cottages are tall trees, painted with rich shades of green, brown, and deep blue. The thick brushstrokes suggest dense foliage, giving the impression of a lush forest or garden surrounding the village. The trees rise upwards, creating a natural frame for the houses and adding depth to the composition. The background features a bright, expansive sky, painted in shades of light blue, turquoise, and soft lavender. The sky is filled with soft, swirling clouds, adding a sense of movement and lightness to the scene. The use of cool tones in the sky balances the warmth of the red viburnum bush and green field, creating a harmonious composition. The horizon line is low, allowing the sky to dominate the upper portion of the painting. This creates a sense of openness and freedom, emphasizing the vastness of the rural landscape. "Viburnum Bush" is a vibrant and expressive painting that captures the beauty of rural life and nature’s cycles. Through its use of bold colors, textured brushstrokes, and dynamic composition, the painting evokes a sense of joy, nostalgia, and cultural pride. The artwork invites the viewer to appreciate the simple pleasures of the countryside and reflect on the symbolic importance of the viburnum bush in Ukrainian tradition.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Viburnum bush"
* 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