Oil painting Cold evening Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№Kalen 1435

The painting "Cold Evening" captures the serene and melancholic atmosphere of a quiet evening in the countryside. The artist uses a cool color palette dominated by shades of purple, green, and muted brown to convey the chilly air and fading light of the day. The sky, painted in soft lavender hues with patches of white clouds, stretches over a landscape of rolling hills and scattered trees, creating a sense of depth and tranquility. The mood of the painting is peaceful yet contemplative, evoking the feeling of a cold breeze sweeping through the hills as the day comes to a close. The subtle figures in the distance, perhaps farmers or villagers returning home, add a touch of human presence, emphasizing the connection between people and nature. The composition is balanced between the expansive sky and the earthy terrain. The purple tones of the sky blend harmoniously with the green and brown shades of the landscape, while bold brushstrokes and thick layers of paint create texture and movement. The presence of a church or tower on the hilltop adds a focal point, suggesting a place of refuge or contemplation amidst the vastness of nature. "Cold Evening" is a striking and emotive piece that captures the beauty of nature's quiet moments. The artist's use of cool tones and textured brushwork creates a tactile experience, drawing the viewer into the scene and evoking a sense of calm and introspection. This artwork would make a lovely addition to any collection, offering a glimpse into the peaceful charm of rural life and the beauty of the natural world in its quiet, fleeting moments.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Cold evening"
* ARTISTS: Oleksiy Ivanyuk
* SIZE: 20x25 cm/'7.87x9.84 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