Oil painting Winter sun Oksana Ivanyuk

"Winter Sun" by Oksana Ivanyuk: A Vibrant Winter Day Captured in Oil

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Explore Oksana Ivanyuk's unique collection of village and winter landscapes, and other works that make perfect unique paintings for home decor. Ideal for collectors and enthusiasts looking to buy oil paintings online, these pieces offer a glimpse into the serene beauty of the natural world, captured through Ivanyuk's expressive and vibrant style.

Artistic Expression and Technique

"Winter Sun" is a captivating oil painting that showcases a crisp, sunlit winter day with a remarkable interplay of light and shadow. Utilizing a robust impasto technique, Oksana Ivanyuk applies thick, textured strokes of paint that lend a profound sense of depth and vibrancy to the canvas. The sky is rendered in streaks of cool blues and soft lavenders, reflecting the clarity of a winter day, with the sun's low, warm glow subtly infusing the landscape with a gentle luminance.

Visual Dynamics and Theme

The painting's foreground features a solitary figure on a sled, starkly outlined against the white snow, propelled by the bright orange of the sled. This vibrant splash of color against the snowy expanse emphasizes movement and the vitality of life amidst the serene stillness of the scene. Bare trees with their delicate branches etched against the sky add a fine, intricate texture, enhancing the painting's overall sense of tranquil solitude.

Narrative and Composition

In the middle ground, clusters of warm-hued houses nestled among trees paint a picture of rustic charm. The hues of rusts, reds, and ochres not only suggest human habitation but also bring warmth to the cold environment, serving as a beacon for the lone traveler. The composition expertly draws the viewer's eye inward, offering a sense of destination and the comfort of homecoming.

Textural Contrast and Atmosphere

Ivanyuk's mastery in capturing the contrasting textures of the environment—from the rough tree bark to the smooth, undulating snow—under the softening winter sun is evident. The painting invites the viewer to feel the crisp winter air and appreciate the peaceful solitude of the season, underpinned by the gentle strength of the sunlight.

About the Artwork 

Artwork Details

• Title: "Winter Sun"
• Artist: Oksana Ivanyuk
• Size: 15x20 cm / '5.90x7.87 inches'
• Medium: Oil on canvas
• Technique: Original artwork from our collection

Condition and Detailed Viewing

Presented in impeccable condition, oil painting invites viewers to explore its every detail through comprehensive imagery, capturing all angles and facets of this stunning piece.

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.