Oil painting Cold and fabulous winter days Oksana Ivanyuk

"Cold and Fabulous Winter Days" by Oksana Ivanyuk: A Vivid Winter Landscape

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Discover more of Oksana Ivanyuk's work, including her collection of winter landscapes, village scenes, and other original artworks, by visiting our gallery. Each piece offers a unique glimpse into the rich tapestry of rural and natural settings through the eyes of a seasoned artist.

Overview

"Cold and Fabulous Winter Days" is an exquisite oil painting by Oksana Ivanyuk that captures the essence of a crisp winter atmosphere through dynamic brushwork and a vibrant color palette. Utilizing the impasto technique, Ivanyuk layers thick paint to create a textured scene that vividly expresses the cold yet enchanting nature of winter.

Artistic Techniques

The painting is characterized by its bold use of color, with a striking turquoise sky that conveys the briskness of a winter's day. This expansive sky, accented with lighter hues, dominates the upper portion of the canvas, suggesting sweeping winds and the vast open air of the season.

Composition and Color

Beneath the dynamic sky, the horizon features structures that resemble houses or barns, rendered in earthy tones and whites to signify snow-covered roofs and walls. These buildings cluster together, offering a sense of community and warmth amidst the chilly landscape.

Environmental Detail

The middle ground is a rich tapestry of whites, blues, lavenders, and hints of pink, painting a picture of a frost-covered terrain. Ivanyuk’s technique here successfully mimics the texture of a frosty landscape, with each brushstroke enhancing the feeling of crisp, cold air.

Foreground and Texture

In the foreground, sharp, jagged lines and a diverse color palette accentuate the frozen nature of the setting, where the ground appears locked away by the winter chill. The varied shades of blue across the scene suggest the reflective qualities of snow, playing with light and shadow to depict the brightness of a sunny winter day.

Artist’s Signature

Oksana Ivanyuk’s signature in the lower right corner personalizes this wintry tableau, marking it as a unique expression of winter’s serene yet vibrant landscape.

Title and Theme

The title "Cold and Fabulous Winter Days" perfectly encapsulates this painting's theme, inviting viewers to experience the sensory delights of winter—the biting wind, the clear, vivid sky, and the tranquil stillness of a snow-covered world.

About the Artwork 

Artwork Details

• Title: "Cold and fabulous winter days"
• Artist: Oksana Ivanyuk
• Size: 18x24 cm / '7.08x9.44 inches'
• Medium: Oil on canvas
• Technique: Original artwork 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.

Collector’s Insight

This painting is a perfect acquisition for collectors interested in original artwork that embodies the spirit of winter. It is ideal for those looking to enrich their collection with pieces that capture the essence of the season in a vivid and textural style.