Oil painting Crimson Autumn Oksana Ivanyuk

№Kalen 1444

The painting titled "Crimson Autumn" is a vibrant and expressive depiction of a forest landscape in the peak of autumn, where trees are adorned in fiery shades of red, orange, and brown. The artist uses a bold palette knife technique to apply thick layers of oil paint, creating a richly textured surface that gives the painting a dynamic, almost three-dimensional quality. The scene captures the dramatic transformation of nature during autumn, evoking a sense of energy, beauty, and change. The foreground of the painting features rich, earthy tones of green, yellow, and brown, representing a forest floor covered in fallen leaves. The thick, layered brushstrokes suggest a lively and textured terrain, filled with the remnants of summer as nature transitions to autumn. The warm golden and orange hues create a sense of warmth, while patches of bright green grass add contrast and life to the scene. The artist’s use of bold colors and heavy texture gives the foreground a tactile quality, making the viewer almost feel the crunch of leaves underfoot. The middle ground is dominated by tall trees with crimson and burnt orange leaves, standing proudly against the landscape. The trees are painted with dynamic, swirling brushstrokes that emphasize the movement of leaves in the wind. The artist’s use of deep reds, browns, and purples captures the richness of autumn foliage, creating a striking contrast with the lighter tones in the sky. The tree trunks are painted in dark browns and blacks, grounding the vibrant leaves and adding structure to the composition. The varied shapes and colors of the leaves suggest the natural diversity of a forest, where each tree reacts differently to the changing season. The background features a bright, turquoise sky, painted in smooth, swirling strokes that contrast beautifully with the intense colors of the trees. The light blue and teal tones of the sky suggest a clear autumn day, with a crisp, refreshing atmosphere. The use of cool sky tones against the warm autumn hues creates a balanced composition that draws the viewer's eye across the entire painting. The background hints at distant trees and foliage, painted in muted blues and purples, creating a sense of depth and distance. "Crimson Autumn" is a stunning celebration of nature’s beauty during the fall season. Through its use of bold colors, thick textures, and dynamic brushstrokes, the painting captures the essence of autumn’s transformation, evoking feelings of energy, warmth, and vitality. The artwork invites viewers to immerse themselves in the beauty of the natural world, reminding them of the fleeting yet powerful moments of change and renewal that occur with each passing season.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Crimson Autumn"
* ARTISTS: Oksana 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: 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.

Oksana Ivanyuk