Oil painting A frosty day Alex Ivanyuk

Experience the Chill of Winter: "A Frosty Day" by Alex Ivanyuk

A Vivid Portrayal of Winter's Majesty

"A Frosty Day" by Alex Ivanyuk is a stunning oil painting that vividly captures a village scene on a brisk winter day. This artwork, an essential part of our Collection of Village Landscapes and Collection of Winter Landscapes, uses the impasto technique to apply thick, textured strokes, giving the painting a vibrant, almost sculptural appearance. The dynamic sky, painted in cool blues and soft purples, swirls overhead, reflecting the crisp, frosty air and setting a dramatic tone for the scene below.

A Palette of Winter's Muted Tones and Bursts of Life

Beneath the animated sky, the village comes alive in muted tones of white and gray, portraying the houses as if they are blanketed in frost. Occasional strokes of red and brown disrupt this frosty monochrome, symbolizing the warmth and resilience of village life amidst the cold. The foreground features a vast expanse of snow, its surface textured in shades of blue and purple to depict shadows and depth, while colorful figures dot the landscape, representing villagers braving the winter chill. This adds a compelling narrative of human endurance and the vibrancy of life continuing despite the harsh weather.

About the Artwork 

Artwork Details

• Title: "A Frosty Day"
• Artist: Alex Ivanyuk
• Size: 15x21 cm / '5.90x8.26 inches'
• Medium: Oil on cardboard
• Technique: Original painting from our curated 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

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.

Discover Winter’s Narrative in Art

Buy this Oil Painting to add a piece of winter's stark beauty to your collection. Explore Other works by Alex Ivanyuk and our Exclusive Art Collections for Sale for more unique and compelling artworks that capture the essence of seasonal landscapes. "A Frosty Day" invites you to delve into the winter’s cold beauty, celebrating both its serene tranquility and the warm, lively spirit of village life amidst the snow.