Oil painting Light evening breeze Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№AAA4465

The painting "Light Evening Breeze" is an expressive celebration of nature's movement, brought to life through thick, textured brushstrokes and a vibrant interplay of colors. The impasto technique creates a dynamic sense of depth, as if the elements of the landscape are in constant motion, swayed by the soft caress of an evening breeze. The dominant blues and deep greens convey the coolness of the twilight hour, enveloping the trees and sky in a dreamy, fluid harmony. The foliage appears alive, shimmering with touches of gold and ochre, hinting at the last rays of sunlight filtering through the leaves. The light dances across the treetops, creating a contrast between shadow and illumination, reinforcing the painting’s sense of fleeting beauty. In the foreground, the earthy tones of green, ochre, and burnt sienna blend seamlessly, forming an abstract representation of rolling fields or a rocky path bathed in the golden hues of the setting sun. The thick application of paint adds richness to the terrain, making the surface tactile and full of energy. Strokes of turquoise and cerulean weave through the composition, suggesting the presence of a stream or the reflection of the sky upon the land. The brushwork is spontaneous yet deliberate, each stroke contributing to the overall rhythm of the scene. The bold use of yellow highlights infuses the piece with warmth, evoking the lingering glow of daylight before dusk settles in. Small dashes of red punctuate the canvas, adding intensity and guiding the viewer’s eye through the textured landscape. This painting captures more than just a place—it embodies the sensation of standing in a field as the wind rustles through the trees, carrying the whispers of nature on its breath. The vibrant, thick layers of oil paint give the artwork a sculptural quality, enhancing the feeling of depth and movement, as if the breeze itself has been frozen in time on the canvas.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Light evening breeze"
* ARTISTS: Oleksiy Ivanyuk
* SIZE: 20x25 cm/'7.87x9.84 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.