Oil painting Autumn colors Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№Kalen 1472

The painting titled "Autumn Colors" is a vibrant and expressive depiction of the fall season, capturing the richness and intensity of autumn foliage with bold brushstrokes and a dynamic color palette. The artist masterfully conveys the changing landscape through an interplay of warm and cool tones, creating a lively and immersive composition that celebrates the beauty of nature in transition. The foreground is a burst of warm yellows, oranges, and greens, representing fallen leaves and patches of grass. The thick, textured brushstrokes create a sense of movement, as if the wind is rustling through the foliage. The earthy tones are complemented by touches of bright green, suggesting lingering hints of summer amidst the autumn scenery. There are also hints of scattered twigs and branches, painted in bold strokes of ochre and brown, adding texture and depth to the foreground. The layering of colors and textures gives the impression of a natural, untamed landscape. The middle ground features a cluster of trees painted in intense shades of red, orange, and deep brown. The trees' foliage appears to be at its peak autumn brilliance, with the fiery colors dominating the composition. The thick, impasto brushstrokes create a sense of density and richness, making the trees feel alive with color. Among the warm hues, there are pops of cooler tones—blues, purples, and greens—that provide contrast and balance to the overall composition. These cooler colors suggest shadows and depth within the forested area, adding complexity to the scene. Several thin tree trunks, painted in lighter shades of yellow and beige, stand out against the vibrant background. Their vertical lines add structure to the painting, guiding the viewer’s eye upward and creating a sense of height and scale. The background is a mix of muted greens and soft pinks, representing an overcast autumn sky with scattered clouds. The pink clouds add a whimsical, dreamlike quality to the painting, contrasting with the earthy tones of the landscape below. The sky’s muted colors create a calm, serene backdrop that allows the vibrant autumn foliage to take center stage. The horizon line is subtly defined, with distant trees and vegetation blending into the sky. The use of cooler tones in the background helps to create a sense of depth and distance, drawing the viewer’s eye deeper into the composition. The artist’s signature, placed in bold red in the bottom right corner, stands out against the warm tones of the foreground, adding a personal touch to the artwork. "Autumn Colors" captures the essence of the fall season—a time of change, beauty, and reflection. The painting evokes a sense of joy and wonder at the natural world, celebrating the richness of autumn’s palette. The bold, expressive brushstrokes and vibrant colors convey the energy and vitality of the changing landscape, while the muted sky provides a sense of calm and balance. This artwork invites the viewer to appreciate the fleeting beauty of autumn and the ever-changing cycles of nature. It is a celebration of color, texture, and the natural world, capturing the spirit of autumn in all its glory.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Autumn colors"
* ARTISTS: Oleksiy Ivanyuk
* 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: 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.

Oleksiy Ivanyuk