Oil painting House near the forest Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№AAA4496

The painting "House near the Forest" is a vivid depiction of a serene rural scene where nature and human life coexist in harmony. Executed in a rich impasto technique with thick strokes of oil paint on cardboard, the artwork radiates depth and texture, drawing the viewer into its immersive landscape. The composition is centered around a lush green forest, its towering trees reaching upward with a mix of dark and vibrant greens. The foliage, painted with energetic and expressive strokes, gives a sense of movement, as if swaying in a gentle breeze. The variation of deep blues and purples within the trees adds contrast, creating a cool shadowy atmosphere that enhances the painting’s depth. The artist has skillfully layered colors, allowing glimpses of sky through the gaps in the canopy, where soft, swirling pink and blue tones create a dreamy, tranquil mood. A bright yellow haystack sits prominently in the foreground, standing in contrast to the cool tones of the surrounding vegetation. This golden element acts as a focal point, pulling the viewer’s gaze toward the heart of the rural scene. Its rough texture, achieved through thick, energetic brushstrokes, captures the rustic charm of a countryside setting. The houses, nestled near the edge of the forest, are painted in warm earthy tones, with rooftops of deep orange and brown blending seamlessly into the natural surroundings. The cottages have a humble and inviting appearance, their small windows glowing with a sense of life. The artist’s use of loose, impressionistic strokes gives the structures an organic, almost dreamlike quality, making them feel as though they are a natural extension of the landscape. In the lower right-hand corner, two figures stand near a narrow dirt path that winds its way through the grassy terrain. One figure, draped in red, appears to be guiding the other, perhaps a child, toward the houses. Their presence adds a human element to the otherwise wild and untouched setting, infusing the painting with warmth and narrative intrigue. The figures, though abstract in detail, are expressive in posture, conveying a sense of companionship and purpose.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "House near the forest"
* ARTISTS: Oleksiy Ivanyuk
* SIZE: 20x15 cm/'7.87x5.90 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.