Oil painting Autumn steppe Oksana Ivanyuk

Experience the Expansive Beauty: "Autumn Steppe" by Oksana Ivanyuk

A Vivid Canvas of the Steppe in Transition

"Autumn Steppe" is an exquisite oil painting by Oksana Ivanyuk that captures the vast and open landscape of the steppe as it gracefully transitions into autumn. This work is a distinguished part of both our Collection of Village Landscapes and Collection of Autumn Landscapes. The impasto technique used in this painting applies thick, expressive layers of paint, creating a rich texture that vividly portrays the rugged beauty of the natural scene.

A Sky of Soft Hues

The canvas is divided, with the sky above painted in broad, sweeping strokes of pale pink, cream, and soft lilac. This color scheme suggests the vastness of the steppe's sky, capturing the subtle play of light at dawn or dusk, when the horizon softly glows with the day’s first or last light. This depiction not only brings a sense of calm but also highlights the openness of the steppe’s expansive sky.

The Earthy Tones of the Steppe

Below the ethereal sky, the steppe unfolds in a mosaic of earthy tones. Dark patches of brown and black hint at a distant forest line or perhaps shadows cast by clouds overhead, adding depth and dimension to the landscape. These darker shades contrast with vibrant white and orange patches that signify human structures or the remnants of autumn leaves, introducing elements of human presence and seasonal change.

Dynamic Textures of the Terrain

The middle section of the painting is dominated by golden hues, evoking the dried grasses typical of the steppe in autumn. The interplay of yellow, gold, green, and brown tones creates a dynamic texture, suggesting the movement of wind through the grasses. In the foreground, the land is detailed with a mix of ochre, sienna, and green, with varied brushstrokes that reflect the diversity of vegetation and the ruggedness of the terrain.

A Canvas Alive with Color and Calm

"Autumn Steppe" is vibrant with life and color yet also conveys a profound sense of calmness and solitude. The vastness of the landscape is palpable, with detailed strokes in the foreground drawing the eye towards the simplicity of the horizon. The artist’s signature is subtly placed, allowing the viewer to fully immerse in the harmony of the scene.

About the Artwork 

Artwork Details

• Title: "Autumn Steppe"
• Artist: Oksana Ivanyuk
• Size: 15x25 cm / '5.90x9.84 inches'
• Medium: Oil on canvas
• Technique: Hand-painted original from our collection

Condition and Detailed Viewing

Presented in impeccable condition, oil painting invites viewers to explore its every detail through comprehensive imagery, capturing all angles and facets of this stunning piece.

About the Artist

Ivanyuk Oksana was born in 1964 in Rivne region. The love of painting has taken over from the baby. From 1975 to 1980 she studied at the Zoryan Art School of Rivne region.
In 1985 she graduated from the Crimean Art College. M. Samokish (now has the status of a national university). Her teachers of painting were G. Kurilenko, V. Grigoriev. After graduating from the school, she began to work as a teacher of fine arts at the Piryatin School - a gymnasium of aesthetic education, which she founded with her husband in 1990.
Ivanyuk Oksana works in the landscape and still life genre. Personal exhibitions: Kyiv, Museum of Ukrainian Heritage; T. Shevchenko National Museum; the diplomatic mission of Ukraine to the USA (California) and others. She has participated in numerous exhibitions both in Ukraine and abroad.

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