Oil painting Cozy moonlit night Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№AAA4014

This oil painting cardboard, titled "Cozy moonlit night", the artist uses bold, expressive brushstrokes and an impasto technique to create a textured, dynamic composition filled with deep blues, vibrant greens, and warm golden hues. The scene is set in a quiet village, where an old wooden house with a steeply pitched roof stands in the moonlight. The structure, painted in dark earthy tones, exudes a rustic charm, its simple yet sturdy form evoking a sense of history and home. The windows emit a warm golden glow, suggesting the presence of life inside—perhaps a family gathered around a fire, enjoying the peaceful night. Beside the house, a large haystack bathed in soft moonlight rests against the backdrop of lush greenery. The thick layers of paint bring out the rough texture of the hay, making it appear almost tangible. The golden and ochre tones of the haystack contrast beautifully with the cool blue night, creating a striking interplay of warm and cool colors. The foreground is filled with a winding dirt path, painted in loose, energetic strokes that suggest movement and depth. The pathway, partially illuminated by the moonlight, leads the viewer’s eye deeper into the painting, inviting them to explore the serene landscape. Tall, slender trees with sparse branches frame the composition, their forms silhouetted against the deep blue sky. The artist captures the subtle swaying of the trees with expressive, gestural strokes, adding to the overall sense of life within the stillness of the night. The leaves, painted in dark greens and blues, appear to shimmer under the moon’s soft glow. Above the scene, the night sky is painted in rich, deep blues, with a delicate crescent moon shining brightly. The artist’s use of layered color and texture creates a sky that feels vast yet intimate, enveloping the landscape in a soothing embrace. Wisps of clouds and subtle highlights add depth and movement to the celestial expanse. The atmosphere of the painting is one of peace, solitude, and nostalgia. The combination of the warmly lit house, the haystack resting in the moonlight, and the gentle sway of the trees creates a comforting and inviting scene. The viewer is transported to a place where time slows, where the simple beauty of nature and home come together in perfect harmony.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Cozy moonlit night"
* 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.