Oil painting A storm is coming Yuriy Suprunchuk

№AAA4367

The painting "A Storm is Coming" masterfully captures the tension between serenity and impending turmoil as the sky darkens over a peaceful harbor. The composition is rich with contrasts, both in color and emotion, as the viewer is drawn into a scene where nature and human activity coexist in delicate balance. The foreground presents calm, reflective waters with boats moored close to the shore. Their hulls and rigging stand in stark contrast to the smooth ripples of the water, which still glows with residual light. The artist employs a palette of cool blues and greens, enhanced by warm ochre and orange highlights that reflect off the surface. These gentle ripples, mirroring the shifting sky, add a sense of movement and transience. To the left, a large tree with autumnal foliage overhangs the water, its golden and brown leaves providing an earthy counterpoint to the cool tones of the sea. The expressive brushstrokes used to render the tree create a sense of rustling leaves, as though they are already responding to the rising winds. The shore, painted with dappled light and shadow, feels alive with texture, inviting the viewer to imagine the sensation of walking along its edge, the damp earth giving way beneath their feet. Further into the scene, small boats and yachts are anchored in the harbor, their masts stretching toward the sky. The delicate yet firm strokes used to depict the boats' rigging and details convey the precision of craftsmanship, a contrast to the fluidity of the surrounding elements. The figures aboard, dressed in bright hues, offer a human presence—perhaps sailors securing their vessels before the storm arrives. Beyond the harbor, the painting extends toward a more distant shoreline, where a small town or village nestles against the horizon. Its red rooftops and white facades stand as a quiet reminder of shelter and community, an anchoring point amidst the impending storm. This distant landmass adds a sense of depth and scale, reinforcing the vastness of the water and sky. The sky itself dominates the composition, its heavy clouds rendered in deep grays, blues, and tinges of purple. The brushwork suggests the swirling, unpredictable nature of an oncoming storm, with patches of light still breaking through in places.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "A storm is coming"
* 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.