Oil painting A downpour is approaching by the river Yuriy Suprunchuk

№AAA4179

The painting titled "A downpour is approaching by the river" captures a moment of transition in nature, as calmness gives way to an impending storm. The scene presents a lush riverside landscape bathed in soft, diffused light. The warm golden tones of the sunlit grass contrast against the deep greens of the trees and the reflective blue of the water. However, an air of anticipation lingers in the composition, as if the atmosphere is holding its breath before the arrival of a summer storm.The artist skillfully plays with movement and texture, using expressive brushstrokes to depict the restless surface of the water, which mirrors the surrounding foliage and sky. The reflections in the river appear slightly distorted, suggesting the beginning of a gentle wind stirring across the landscape. The trees, while still standing tall, seem to sway subtly, their branches responding to the shifting air.The sky, painted in muted blue and soft gray, hints at the encroaching storm clouds. Though the storm has not yet arrived, there is a tangible sense of change in the air. The way the light interacts with the landscape, casting a golden glow on the grassy bank, creates a fleeting moment of serenity before the inevitable rainfall.The painting is a reflection on the delicate balance between tranquility and transformation in nature. It speaks of those brief, ephemeral moments when the world seems to pause before a dramatic shift. The viewer is invited to feel the subtle tension between the peaceful riverbank and the unseen force of the approaching storm. The scene reminds us of nature’s ever-changing moods, where beauty exists not only in clear skies but also in the quiet expectancy of rain. The work is an ode to the unpredictability of nature, capturing both its gentleness and its power in a single, harmonious composition.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "A downpour is approaching by the river"
* ARTISTS: Yuriy Suprunchuk
* SIZE: 20x30 cm/'7.87x11.81 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, cardboard
* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection
* CONDITION: Photos provide accurate information about the product.

About the artist: Zhitomir artist Suprunchuk Yuri Sergeevich Born on April 11, 1961, in the city of Zhitomir. Graduated from the Zheleznogorsk Art School, Russia (1982). Teachers in the specialty: V. Chukuev, E. Nikulin. Painter. Member of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine (2002). Major works: "Near the house" (2005), "Winter on the outskirts of Zhitomir" (2006), "Autumn still life" (2004). Lived and worked in the city of Zhitomir.