Oil painting After the thunderstorm Yuriy Suprunchuk

№AAA4413

The painting "After the Thunderstorm" masterfully captures the dramatic interplay of light and shadow in the wake of a passing storm. The artist conveys the fresh, invigorating atmosphere left behind by the rain, where nature appears cleansed and renewed, yet still carries the weight of the storm's intensity. The sky, a swirling blend of deep blues, purples, and soft whites, dominates the upper portion of the composition. The remnants of dark storm clouds linger, their edges illuminated by the returning sunlight, suggesting the gradual clearing of the sky. The broad, expressive brushstrokes add a sense of movement, as if the clouds are still shifting and dispersing in the vast expanse above. Beneath the sky, the vast open field stretches toward the horizon, bathed in earthy tones of deep ochre, golden brown, and muted greens. The landscape is imbued with texture, with patches of wild grass and scattered flowers visible across the terrain. The painting’s brushwork creates an impression of damp, glistening vegetation, reflecting the moisture left behind by the storm. A winding footpath, marked by soft dabs of pale yellow and ochre, leads the viewer's eye toward a modest house nestled among a cluster of trees. The house, with its muted yellow walls and rustic roof, stands as a symbol of warmth and shelter amidst the wild and unpredictable forces of nature. The trees beside it, though swayed by the storm’s winds, stand resilient, their dark green foliage providing a stark contrast against the moody sky. Beyond the field, the ocean reveals itself in a striking band of deep blue, its waves crashing against the shore. The water shimmers under the first rays of sunlight breaking through the clouds, while whitecaps on the waves suggest the lingering force of the storm. The artist captures the ocean’s energy with fluid, bold strokes, highlighting the dynamic contrast between the restless sea and the calm land. The painting’s color palette reflects the duality of the scene—warm, earthy hues in the foreground grounding the composition, while the cool blues and purples of the sky and ocean evoke the fading power of the storm. This balance of warmth and coolness, light and shadow, tranquility and turbulence, makes the composition emotionally compelling.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "After the thunderstorm"
* ARTISTS: Yuriy Suprunchuk
* SIZE: 15x20 cm/'5.90x7.87 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.