Oil painting Light summer breeze Oksana Ivanyuk

№AAA3999

This oil painting cardboard, titled "Light summer breeze", the rich interplay of colors—from warm earthy tones to cool blues and greens—brings the landscape to life, evoking the gentle rustling of leaves and the soft whispers of a summer breeze. The foreground presents an open field, painted in warm ochres, golden browns, and hints of green, suggesting dry grass swaying in the wind. The thick, rough strokes give the terrain a textured, almost tangible quality, while subtle variations in tone create an interplay of light and shadow. The openness of the field draws the viewer’s eye toward the cozy, inviting rural dwellings nestled among the trees. At the heart of the composition lies a charming village scene with thatched-roof houses, painted in soft whites and warm earth tones. The houses exude a rustic charm, their textured walls reflecting the sunlight filtering through the trees. Wooden fences and simple structures hint at a peaceful rural life, where nature and human habitation blend harmoniously. A few scattered haystacks add a pastoral touch, reinforcing the idyllic, agrarian setting. Surrounding the houses, towering trees in varying shades of green create a natural barrier, framing the village with their lush foliage. The artist's energetic brushstrokes give the trees a sense of movement, as if they are gently swaying in response to the summer breeze. Some trees are painted in deep greens, while others are highlighted with golden yellows, suggesting the warm glow of sunlight filtering through the branches. The sky above is a breathtaking display of swirling clouds, painted in a mix of soft blues, lavender, and creamy whites. The brushwork here is dynamic, creating a sense of motion, as if the wind is shifting the clouds across the vast expanse of sky. The contrast between the airy, flowing sky and the solidity of the land below enhances the painting’s sense of depth and atmosphere. The overall mood of the painting is light, refreshing, and full of life. The artist captures a fleeting moment in time—the whisper of the wind through the trees, the warmth of the sun on the fields, and the stillness of a peaceful village. The blend of bold colors and rich textures invites the viewer to step into the scene, to experience the gentle summer breeze and the quiet beauty of rural life.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Light summer breeze"
* ARTISTS: Oksana Ivanyuk
* SIZE: 15x20 cm/'5.90x7.87 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, cardboard
* 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: Kalenyuk Oksana was born in 1964 in Rivne region. The love of painting has taken over from the baby. From 1975 to 1980 she studied at the Zoryan Art School of Rivne region.
In 1985 she graduated from the Art College. M. Samokish (now has the status of a national university). Her teachers of painting were G. Kurilenko, V. Grigoriev. After graduating from the school, she began to work as a teacher of fine arts at the Piryatin School - a gymnasium of aesthetic education, which she founded with her husband in 1990.
Kalenyuk Oksana works in the landscape and still life genre. Personal exhibitions: Kyiv, Museum of Ukrainian Heritage; T. Shevchenko National Museum; the diplomatic mission of Ukraine to the USA (California) and others. She has participated in numerous exhibitions both in Ukraine and abroad3