Oil painting Jogging through the autumn park Oleksandr Gukalov

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The painting "Jogging through the Autumn Park" is a vibrant and dynamic oil on canvas piece that captures the serene beauty of an autumn day in the park. The artist employs a rich, textured impasto technique, which gives the painting a three-dimensional quality. The colors are bold and contrasting, with a predominance of earthy tones, highlighting the fall foliage. The leaves on the ground are a mix of golden yellows, deep oranges, and hints of brown, capturing the essence of autumn. The trees are depicted with thick, expressive brushstrokes, their leaves transitioning from green to shades of orange and yellow. The composition is balanced, with a large tree in the foreground that draws the viewer's eye immediately. This tree, with its sturdy trunk painted in shades of blue and purple, stands tall, anchoring the scene. The pathway leads the eye into the distance, creating depth and inviting the viewer to follow the jogger. The central figure in the painting is a solitary jogger, depicted mid-stride. The jogger is painted in shades of blue, which contrasts with the warm tones of the surrounding foliage, making him stand out. His form is slightly abstract, emphasizing movement and the fleeting nature of his presence in the tranquil park. The background of the painting is a soft blend of pastel hues, suggesting a misty morning or late afternoon light filtering through the trees. The artist uses light and shadow effectively to create a sense of depth and atmosphere, with the soft sunlight casting long shadows on the pathway. The trees in the distance are painted with less detail, adding to the sense of perspective and the feeling of being enveloped in nature.The overall mood of the painting is peaceful and reflective. It captures a moment of solitude and tranquility, where the only sound might be the crunching of leaves underfoot. The use of color and texture evokes the crispness of an autumn day, making the viewer almost feel the cool air and the quiet rustle of leaves. This painting beautifully encapsulates the simple pleasure of a jog through an autumn park, celebrating both the beauty of nature and the quiet moments of reflection it offers.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Jogging through the autumn park"
* ARTISTS: Oleksandr Gukalov
* SIZE: 60x80 cm/'23.62x31.49 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: Alexander Gukalov
After graduating from Lviv Polytechnic, he was engaged in scientific work. In his free time, he studied the works of Plato, the poetry of the ancient East, and religious works. At this time, resistance to the routine of life and utilitarian science arose in him; he became interested in man and his secrets. Alexander decided to end his engineering career and become a humanitarian. Since 1990, he began to write and publish philosophical poems. Later he decided to devote himself to painting, a passion for which began during his years of study at the Lviv Polytechnic with caricatures and caricatures of classmates and teachers.

Since 2017 he has been painting with oil paints. Alexander does not have a formal art education, but he is convinced that the craft and talent of an artist do not directly depend on professional education. The artist's works are characterized by completeness of composition and depth of meaning. He is not afraid to work with different themes, his paintings are true modern art that touches people. The artist’s portfolio includes landscapes and views of his favorite cities, portraits of pop stars, politicians, athletes, relatives, and animals. “I draw a toga when I feel the need for it. Therefore, I cannot say that I work in some narrow direction. Rather, it is a call from the soul,” the artist says about himself.

Exhibitions

2011 – Personal exhibition, Lutsk

2011 – Exhibition “World of Jazz”, Lutsk

2011 – Exhibition Arts.in.ua, Kiev

2012 – Personal exhibition in the art cafe “Apartment 35”, Lviv

2012 – Personal exhibition “On the Waves of Dreams”, Lutsk

2012 – International exhibition “Plain Air”, West Park Art Gallery, New York

2012 – International competition “Peace, Time and People”, special medal of achievements St. Michael, New York

2012 – Exhibition of artists who were included in the K-Gallery catalogue, Kyiv

2012 – International exhibition-competition of contemporary art “Ukrainian Art Week”, Kyiv

2013 – opening of a permanent exhibition and sale, Lutsk

2013 – Exhibition “Spring Impressions” of the international art project “Vicious Circle of Impressions”, Kiev

2015 – Personal exhibition, Lutsk

2015 – Ukrainian-Italian exhibition “Single Space”, Kyiv

2015 – International art project “New York – Tokyo”, Tokyo

2016 – International art project “Color in Motion”, New York Realism Gallery, first place and Gold medal in the category “Impressionism”, New York

2021 – International exhibition “Art Nest Paris”, Paris

Oleksandr Gukalov