Oil painting It snowed Alex Ivanyuk

№AAA3979

The painting "It Snowed" captures the serene beauty of a forest clearing blanketed in fresh snow. The artist uses a textured, impasto technique with bold palette knife strokes to depict the interplay between nature and light after a recent snowfall. The scene is full of life and movement, with birds foraging on the snow-covered ground, adding an animated touch to the peaceful winter landscape. In the foreground, the snow is painted in a range of cool shades, from soft lilacs to icy blues, suggesting the reflections of the sky and surrounding trees. The vibrant, textured surface of the snow hints at its freshness, untouched by human footsteps, creating a sense of calm and purity. Two birds are seen pecking at the ground, their black and white feathers standing out against the colorful snow. Their presence adds a lively element to the composition, emphasizing the resilience of wildlife during the harsh winter months. The trees in the background are depicted with bold, expressive strokes of earthy greens, browns, and deep reds, creating a strong contrast with the lighter tones of the snow. The branches appear heavy with the remnants of snow, while patches of orange and pink hint at the sunlight breaking through the dense forest canopy. The rich, warm tones of the trees contrast with the cool colors of the snow, creating a balanced and visually striking composition. The use of thick paint and the palette knife technique gives the painting a tactile, almost sculptural quality. The layered textures bring depth and dimension to the landscape, making the viewer feel immersed in the scene. The overall mood of the painting is peaceful and contemplative, evoking the quiet stillness of a snowy day in the woods. The signature in the bottom right corner highlights the work of an artist with a confident and distinctive style, capturing the essence of winter's beauty through bold color contrasts and expressive brushwork. “It Snowed” is a celebration of nature's quiet moments after a snowfall, reminding the viewer of the calm and beauty found in the simplicity of a winter landscape. It would be a wonderful addition to any collection focused on seasonal landscapes, wildlife, or impressionistic art.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "It snowed"
* ARTISTS: Alex 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.

Oleksiy Ivanyuk