Oil painting Waterworks Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№Kalen 1400

The painting "Waterworks" presents a serene riverscape or wetland scene, rich in earthy tones and cool blues. The artwork captures the essence of nature's peaceful yet dynamic interplay between water, vegetation, and sky, using a palette knife technique to create a richly textured surface. The foreground is filled with grasses, reeds, and foliage, painted in a mix of olive green, golden brown, and soft turquoise hues. The textured brushstrokes convey the movement of the vegetation as it sways gently in the breeze. The artist’s thick application of paint gives the plants a three-dimensional quality, making the scene feel tactile and alive. In the middle ground, a calm body of water stretches across the canvas, reflecting shades of green, blue, and brown. The water appears still and reflective, capturing the colors of the surrounding landscape. Scattered rocks and small islands break the water's surface, adding depth and points of interest. The water is depicted with rippling brushstrokes, suggesting the gentle movement of a stream or pond. The background features a tree-lined bank, painted in rich, dark blues, greens, and browns. The trees are abstractly rendered, with their dense foliage blending into the sky above. The artist uses layers of color to give the impression of depth and distance, with the darker tones in the background contrasting against the lighter hues of the water and grass in the foreground. The sky is painted in soft shades of blue and gray, with subtle transitions between colors. The muted sky tones emphasize the calmness of the scene and highlight the vibrancy of the landscape below. The light appears to be diffused, suggesting an overcast day or early morning light. Throughout the painting, the artist employs bold, expressive strokes, using a palette knife to layer thick paint onto the canvas. The resulting texture adds a sense of energy and movement to the landscape, making it feel lively and dynamic despite the calm subject matter. In the bottom right corner, the artist’s signature in red stands out against the natural tones of the painting, adding a personal touch to the work. The use of earthy and aquatic tones, combined with expressive texture, creates a painting that is both peaceful and invigorating, reminding the viewer of the power and beauty of nature’s simplest elements. The painting "Waterworks" captures the essence of a quiet, serene landscape, where water and land meet in perfect harmony. The artist’s bold use of color and texture brings the scene to life, creating a work that feels both grounded and dynamic. The piece celebrates the beauty of untouched nature, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in its tranquility and appreciate the small details of the natural world.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Waterworks"
* ARTISTS: Oleksiy Ivanyuk
* SIZE: 30x70 cm/'11.81x27.55 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, canvas
* 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