Oil painting Cold evening in the field Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№AAA4506

The painting "Cold Evening in the Field" captures the serene and almost mystical beauty of a winter landscape under the fading light of day. The artist employs a striking combination of cool and warm tones to create a compelling contrast, bringing depth and emotion to the composition. The field, painted in shades of lavender, violet, and pale blue, appears to be covered in a thin layer of frost or snow, reflecting the last light of the evening sky. In the foreground, thick, textured strokes of orange, pink, and white suggest the remnants of dry grass or rocks peeking through the frozen earth. These warm accents provide a stark yet harmonious contrast to the cool dominance of the composition, adding a sense of movement and vitality to the otherwise tranquil scene. The artist’s use of impasto technique enhances the physical presence of the landscape, making the viewer feel the crisp texture of the frozen ground. A small cluster of dark, shadowy forms in the middle of the field, possibly grazing animals or distant figures, adds an element of mystery. Their presence suggests life continuing despite the cold surroundings, emphasizing the quiet perseverance of nature even in the harshest conditions. A single red accent among them draws the eye, creating a focal point that adds warmth and depth to the scene. To the left, a group of dark trees, painted in deep blues, purples, and hints of red, rise against the sky. Their abstract, expressive brushstrokes make them appear windswept, as if bracing against the cold. The red and black hues at their base add intensity, evoking the feeling of a last ember of warmth fading into the night. These trees stand as silent witnesses to the changing light, their forms contrasting with the delicate and smooth expanse of the open field. The sky is a breathtaking expanse of deep blue, with streaks of pink and pale yellow scattered across the clouds. These soft, blended hues reflect the fading light of the setting sun, lending a sense of peaceful finality to the scene. The interplay of warm and cool tones in the sky suggests the moment when twilight transitions into night, capturing a fleeting moment that feels both melancholic and awe-inspiring.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Cold evening in the field"
* 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 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.