Oil painting Haystacks in the field Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№AAA3834

This oil painting cardboard, titled "Haystacks in the field", the composition is balanced and dynamic, guiding the viewer’s eye through the landscape with a rhythmic arrangement of haystacks, trees, and sky. The foreground features golden fields rendered in rich yellows and ochres, suggesting freshly harvested land. The haystacks, painted in vivid oranges, deep reds, and warm yellows, serve as the focal point of the painting, their thick, textured forms giving them a tangible presence. Their placement creates depth, leading the viewer into the scene. The middle ground is filled with lush foliage and trees, painted in earthy greens, burnt sienna, and deep purples, providing a rich contrast to the bright haystacks. The trees are depicted with loose, expressive brushstrokes, their leaves appearing to sway gently in the breeze. Above, the sky is a blend of lavender, soft pinks, and cool blues, suggesting a late afternoon or early evening setting. The swirling, layered brushstrokes in the clouds add an element of movement and energy, reinforcing the painting’s impressionistic quality. The artist employs a warm and harmonious color palette dominated by rich golds, fiery oranges, and deep autumnal hues, balanced by the cooler purples and blues of the sky and shadows. The contrast between the warm haystacks and the darker background enhances the sense of depth and luminosity, making the painting feel vibrant and full of life. The lighting in the painting is soft and diffused, as if the golden glow of the late-day sun is casting its final warm rays over the landscape. This subtle yet effective use of light enhances the overall warmth and tranquility of the scene. The haystacks symbolize the hard work of the harvest season, representing both labor and reward. Their warm, golden tones suggest abundance, warmth, and the comforting presence of nature. The painting captures a moment of stillness, inviting the viewer to imagine the scent of fresh hay, the rustling of leaves, and the quiet hum of the countryside. It is a celebration of nature’s beauty and the timeless connection between humans and the land.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Haystacks 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.