Oil painting Evening ray Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№Kalen 1423

The painting "Evening Ray" captures the enchanting transition from day to night, depicting a mountain landscape bathed in the warm light of the setting sun. The artist's use of vivid colors and bold brushstrokes creates a vibrant and dynamic composition that evokes a sense of tranquility and wonder at nature's beauty during the twilight hour. At the center of the painting, the mountain peaks are rendered in rich purple, orange, and yellow tones, symbolizing the last rays of sunlight illuminating the rocky landscape. The bold contrasts between deep blues, bright greens, and fiery oranges reflect the dramatic interplay of light and shadow as the sun dips below the horizon. The golden vertical strokes on the right side of the canvas could represent trees or beams of light cutting through the landscape, adding an element of movement and depth. The sky above is painted in a bright, clear blue, with soft hints of pink and white clouds drifting across the horizon, suggesting the peaceful calm that follows a vibrant sunset. The impasto technique used throughout the painting adds texture and dimension, making the landscape feel alive and tangible. The thick layers of paint give the artwork a sculptural quality, inviting viewers to appreciate the tactile beauty of the scene. "Evening Ray" is a vibrant and evocative artwork that celebrates the natural beauty of the evening landscape. The artist's use of color and texture creates a striking visual experience, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the scene and appreciate the dynamic interplay of light and shadow at the end of the day. The painting is a reminder of the fleeting moments of beauty that occur in nature and in life, encouraging viewers to pause and reflect on the simple wonders that surround them.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Evening ray"
* ARTISTS: Oleksiy Ivanyuk
* SIZE: 20x30 cm/'7.87x11.81 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