Oil painting Autumn city alley Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№AAA4478

The painting "Autumn City Alley" captures the enchanting transformation of an urban landscape as it is embraced by the warm hues of fall. The composition is rich in texture, created through bold, expressive strokes of oil paint applied with a palette knife. The layering of color gives the painting a vibrant, almost three-dimensional quality, immersing the viewer in the golden glow of the autumn season. The foreground is dominated by a lush alley lined with trees, their foliage ablaze with shades of yellow, orange, and deep red. The leaves, painted with thick impasto strokes, seem to shimmer in the soft autumn light, their edges blending harmoniously with hints of blue and violet. The density of the trees forms a natural tunnel, guiding the eye deeper into the painting, towards the cityscape in the background. The middle ground features clusters of bushes and lower vegetation, rendered in an array of earthy greens, burnt sienna, and dashes of deep burgundy. These colors add depth and contrast, reinforcing the painting’s autumnal atmosphere. The brushwork is expressive and spontaneous, capturing the dynamic movement of leaves rustling in the wind. The ground is lightly dusted with fallen leaves, depicted through swift, energetic strokes of white, blue, and gray, suggesting the cooling temperatures of the season. In the background, the silhouette of a cityscape emerges, softened by an ethereal haze of pastel blues, warm pinks, and muted purples. The buildings, though abstract, exude a sense of familiarity, their rooftops and windows peeking through the autumn foliage. The impressionistic rendering of the city allows it to blend seamlessly with the natural elements, symbolizing the coexistence of urban life and the beauty of nature. The sky above is a mix of golden ochre and pale turquoise, lending a dreamy, nostalgic quality to the scene. The painting conveys a sense of quiet serenity, as if capturing a fleeting moment on a crisp autumn afternoon. The interplay of colors and textures brings the composition to life, allowing the viewer to feel the crispness of the air, hear the distant murmur of the city, and see the gentle sway of leaves in the breeze. The use of thick, layered paint adds a tactile element to the work, making the scene feel almost tangible.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Autumn city alley"
* ARTISTS: Oleksiy Ivanyuk
* SIZE: 15x20 cm/'5.90x7.87 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, canvas
* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection
* CONDITION: Photos provide accurate information about the product.

About the artist: Born March 13, 1954, in the city of Piryatin, Poltava region. He graduated from the 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.