Oil painting Between the trees Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№Kalen 1428

The painting "Between the Trees" captures a serene natural scene, where the viewer is invited to look through the gaps between tall, graceful trees and observe the rolling landscape beyond. The artist's expressive brushstrokes and bold use of earthy tones and vibrant pastels convey both movement and tranquility within the natural environment. The foreground features a golden field, illuminated by warm sunlight, suggesting late summer or early autumn. The rich amber and ochre hues contrast beautifully with the cooler shades of blue, violet, and green in the middle and background. The trees are painted with a mixture of green and silvery tones, their leaves gently swaying in the breeze, creating a sense of life and vitality within the scene. In the background, a rocky hill emerges, covered in lush vegetation and shadowed by the surrounding trees. The soft pastel sky, painted in pale greens, pinks, and blues, suggests a peaceful, slightly overcast day, with diffused light creating a calming atmosphere. The sky's gentle hues blend harmoniously with the landscape, enhancing the painting's overall feeling of balance and unity. The mood of "Between the Trees" is one of quiet contemplation and natural beauty. The viewer is encouraged to pause and appreciate the simplicity of the scene, where nature's colors and textures create a peaceful retreat from daily life. The play of light and shadow adds depth to the composition, suggesting a subtle movement of time and the ever-changing nature of the landscape. "Between the Trees" is a captivating depiction of a rural landscape, inviting viewers to experience the quiet beauty of nature. The thick, textured brushstrokes and rich color palette give the painting a tactile, almost three-dimensional quality, making it feel alive and dynamic. The artwork evokes a sense of solitude and harmony, celebrating the subtle wonders of the natural world that often go unnoticed.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Between the trees"
* ARTISTS: Oleksiy Ivanyuk
* SIZE: 25x30 cm/'9.84x11.81 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 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