Oil painting Juicy summer meadows Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№AAA4470

The painting "Juicy Summer Meadows" bursts with life, immersing the viewer in a lush and vibrant countryside scene. The artist has masterfully employed impasto techniques, layering thick oil paint onto the canvas to create a rich, textured surface that mimics the organic forms of the landscape. Every stroke carries energy, allowing the colors to blend and dance under the light, evoking the sensation of a warm summer day. The foreground is dominated by an explosion of green hues, from deep emerald to bright lime, capturing the essence of sunlit meadows. The artist’s use of thick, spontaneous brushstrokes gives the land a sense of movement, as if the wind is gently caressing the grass. Dotted throughout this verdant expanse are patches of warm yellows and oranges, suggesting wildflowers basking in the golden sunlight. The textural depth of the painting makes it almost tangible, as if one could reach out and feel the grass under their fingertips. In the center, a group of grazing cattle adds a pastoral charm to the composition. Rendered in deep reds and earthy browns, their presence provides a dynamic contrast against the vibrant greens, drawing the viewer’s eye toward them. The animals, though abstracted, are full of vitality, their forms blending naturally into the surrounding landscape. Their positioning creates a rhythm within the scene, reinforcing the organic flow of the countryside. To the right, a cluster of trees painted in bold, expressive strokes rises from the meadow. Their twisting trunks and dense foliage are depicted with a rich palette of greens, ochres, and touches of crimson, suggesting the play of sunlight filtering through the leaves. The use of thick paint and gestural application enhances the feeling of depth, making the trees appear solid and almost sculptural. Their irregular, organic shapes contrast with the smooth openness of the meadow, providing balance to the composition. Beyond the trees, the landscape extends toward the horizon, where rolling fields merge with a distant woodland. The background is painted with darker tones, hinting at the cool shade of the forest and adding a sense of depth to the painting. A few pink and red brushstrokes weave through the distance, suggesting the presence of wildflowers or a warm glow from the late afternoon sun.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Juicy summer meadows"
* ARTISTS: Oleksiy Ivanyuk
* SIZE: 15x20 cm/'5.90x7.87 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, canvas
* 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.