Oil painting Winter night in nature Oksana Ivanyuk

№AAA4003

This oil painting cardboard, titled "Winter night in nature", the combination of cool blues, purples, and whites, contrasted with warm earthy tones, evokes the crisp air and peaceful atmosphere of a cold winter evening. The foreground is dominated by thick, uneven layers of snow, painted in a mix of soft lavender, icy blue, and white. The textured application of paint creates the illusion of freshly fallen snow, with subtle variations in color suggesting the reflection of moonlight and shadows cast by the surrounding landscape. The surface appears undisturbed, adding to the quiet, untouched beauty of the scene. Scattered throughout the composition are large haystacks, partially covered in snow. Painted in rich browns, ochres, and hints of deep red, they provide a warm contrast to the cool tones of the snow. The thick, expressive brushstrokes used to render the haystacks add volume and texture, making them appear solid and weighty, as if resisting the encroaching frost of winter. Their shapes are irregular, suggesting the natural accumulation of snow on their surfaces. In the middle ground, smaller haystacks recede into the distance, their forms becoming softer and more obscured by the layers of white. These elements help to create a sense of depth and perspective, leading the viewer’s eye further into the winter landscape. The background features a dense forest or hillside, painted in a mix of warm golden browns, deep reds, and muted greens. The contrast between the warm background and the cool foreground creates a striking visual effect, enhancing the overall depth of the composition. The bold, almost fiery tones in the trees or distant hills suggest the presence of a hidden light source, possibly the reflection of a distant village or the last remnants of daylight before full nightfall. The sky, though not fully visible, is hinted at through the cool color palette and the way the snow reflects subtle shades of blue and purple. The artist’s choice of colors and dynamic brushwork captures the crispness of winter air and the stillness of a quiet, moonlit night. The overall mood of the painting is one of tranquility, solitude, and appreciation for nature’s quiet beauty. The contrast between the soft, cold snow and the warm, earthy haystacks creates a harmonious balance, while the interplay of light and shadow adds to the painting’s depth and realism.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Winter night in nature"
* ARTISTS: Oksana Ivanyuk
* SIZE: 15x20 cm/'5.90x7.87 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, cardboard
* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection
* CONDITION: we tried to convey the maximum information with the help of photos about this product

About the artists: Kalenyuk 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 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.
Kalenyuk 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 abroad3