Oil painting In the sunny meadows Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№AAA4498

The painting "In the Sunny Meadows" bursts with vibrant energy, depicting a sun-drenched pastoral scene where the warm hues of the landscape blend harmoniously with the rich textures of the artist’s expressive brushstrokes. This oil painting on cardboard showcases the beauty of rural life in a highly impressionistic and dynamic manner, where bold color choices and impasto technique come together to create a sense of movement and life. The composition is divided into three key elements: the glowing golden sky, the distant white village with red rooftops, and the lush meadow in the foreground. The sky is filled with swirling strokes of yellow, orange, and patches of blue, evoking the warmth of a late afternoon sun casting its final golden light upon the land. The clouds, painted in thick dabs of blue and white, contrast with the intense warmth of the sky, adding a sense of depth and movement to the upper portion of the composition. Below the sky, the village emerges as a cluster of white houses, their walls reflecting the brilliant sunlight, while their red and purple rooftops create a striking contrast against the backdrop of trees. These houses appear nestled within a patchwork of vibrant foliage, where shades of green, orange, and purple intermingle, suggesting the presence of cultivated land, gardens, or autumn-tinted trees. The bold brushstrokes give the impression of organic shapes rather than rigid architectural forms, allowing the village to merge naturally with the surrounding landscape. In the foreground, the meadow is painted with an intense mix of green and fiery orange, suggesting the interplay of light and shadow on the rolling grasslands. This choice of color adds an almost surreal quality to the scene, making the land seem alive with warmth and movement. The impasto technique, where thick layers of paint are applied with bold, confident strokes, enhances the feeling of depth and texture, making the grass appear almost tangible. A herd of grazing cattle occupies the lower part of the composition, painted with dark, rounded forms that contrast with the bright land. These animals, depicted in deep browns, blacks, and hints of white, are small but crucial elements in the painting, anchoring the scene in reality. Their presence brings a sense of calm and routine, reinforcing the idea of a pastoral setting where nature and human life exist in harmony.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "In the sunny meadows"
* 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.