Oil painting In the shadow of a city park Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№AAA3272

The painting "In the Shadow of a City Park" is a vibrant and impressionistic oil on canvas piece that captures the serene and lively atmosphere of a city park, filled with people enjoying their time under the shade of trees. The artist uses a bright and diverse color palette, dominated by shades of green, blue, yellow, and orange. The technique features thick, textured brushstrokes typical of the impasto style, creating a sense of depth and movement. The energetic application of paint and the use of contrasting colors give the painting a lively and engaging atmosphere. The composition is centered around a sunlit pathway in a city park, with trees on either side casting shadows over the scene. The background shows a hint of city buildings with red roofs, suggesting an urban setting beyond the greenery of the park. Figures of people are scattered throughout, engaging in various activities, adding a sense of community and liveliness. The sunlit pathway runs through the center of the painting, painted in warm yellows and oranges. The shadows cast by the trees are depicted with cool blues, creating a striking contrast and enhancing the sense of light and shade. The trees are depicted with a mix of greens, yellows, and blues, with their trunks and branches rendered in expressive, swirling brushstrokes. The dense foliage provides a canopy of shade, adding to the cool, inviting atmosphere of the park. Various figures are depicted throughout the park, painted with quick, expressive strokes. Some are sitting, some walking, and others appear to be engaged in conversation. The use of bright colors for their clothing adds spots of interest and activity to the scene. The background features glimpses of city buildings with red roofs, painted with lighter, more diffused brushstrokes, suggesting a distance and adding depth to the composition. Overall Mood. The overall mood of the painting is peaceful and joyful, capturing the essence of a leisurely day in a city park. The vibrant colors and dynamic brushstrokes convey a sense of liveliness and relaxation, inviting viewers to imagine themselves enjoying a similar scene. "In the Shadow of a City Park" can be interpreted as a celebration of urban green spaces and the moments of tranquility and community they provide. The painting captures the interplay of light and shadow, the vibrant activity of people, and the harmonious coexistence of nature and urban life. The use of bright colors and expressive brushstrokes reflects the artist's appreciation for the beauty and vitality of city parks. This painting masterfully combines elements of impressionism and realism to create a vivid and immersive depiction of a city park, using color and texture to evoke a sense of peace and enjoyment.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "In the shadow of a city park"
* ARTISTS: Oleksiy Ivanyuk
* SIZE: 15x20 cm/'5.90x7.87 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, canvas
* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection
* CONDITION: we tried to convey the maximum information with the help of photos about this product

About the artists: 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