Oil painting After the sea storm Yuriy Suprunchuk

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The painting "After the Sea Storm" vividly captures the aftermath of a powerful storm along a rugged coastal landscape. The artist has skillfully portrayed the raw beauty of nature, balancing the untamed energy of the ocean with the tranquil moments that follow the storm’s fury. The composition draws the viewer’s eye toward a lone boat, left stranded on the shore, as if waiting for calmer waters to return to its journey. The sea dominates the left side of the canvas, painted in deep shades of turquoise and emerald green, reflecting the remnants of the storm’s turbulence. The waves crash gently against the rocky shoreline, their white foam dissolving into the swirling currents. The artist’s bold and expressive brushstrokes convey the dynamic motion of the water, creating the illusion of rippling reflections that dance across the surface. The contrast between the dark depths of the ocean and the lighter, sunlit areas suggests the gradual return of peace as the storm clouds begin to part. The coastline is rugged and dramatic, with jagged cliffs painted in warm earthy tones of ochre, sienna, and deep crimson. The use of thick, impasto brushwork adds texture to the rocky formations, emphasizing their weathered appearance. The cliffs rise steeply from the shore, partially covered with patches of green vegetation, which soften their otherwise harsh and eroded edges. The interplay of light and shadow on the rock surfaces highlights their rich variety of colors and textures, reinforcing the sense of depth in the scene. The sandy shore, in contrast to the rough cliffs, is painted in a palette of golden yellows, soft pinks, and muted beiges, creating a warm and inviting foreground. Scattered across the beach are small rocks and debris, perhaps remnants of the storm’s powerful waves. The path of wet sand, glistening under the returning sunlight, leads the viewer’s gaze toward the central element of the composition—the small boat resting on the shore. The boat, painted in delicate whites and light blues, appears weathered and slightly tilted, as though it had been carried ashore by the storm’s relentless waves. Its placement on the sand suggests a story of resilience, a moment of pause before setting sail once more. The broken reflections of the boat in the shallow water add a touch of realism, subtly reinforcing the connection between land and sea.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "After the sea storm"
* ARTISTS: Yuriy Suprunchuk
* SIZE: 20x24.6 cm/'7.87x9.68 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.