Oil painting Moonlit night Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№Kalen 1402

The painting "Moonlit Night" presents a mystical nighttime scene where the moonlight gently illuminates a peaceful landscape. The artist captures the magic of a moonlit night through a blend of soft, muted tones and bold, textured brushstrokes. The composition evokes a sense of calm and mystery, highlighting the interplay between light and shadow in nature. The sky occupies the upper portion of the painting, depicted in deep shades of blue, navy, and indigo. Clouds streak across the sky, painted with rough, textured strokes, partially obscuring the full moon that shines through. The moonlight casts a soft glow, creating a gentle, ethereal light that illuminates the trees and landscape below. In the background, a dense forest of tall trees stretches across the horizon. The trees are painted in dark, earthy tones of brown, green, and purple, with hints of golden light reflecting off their trunks and branches. The textured brushwork gives the trees a rough, organic feel, adding depth and mystery to the scene. The light appears to filter through the branches, creating a shimmering effect that enhances the magical atmosphere. The foreground is a moonlit field, painted with a vivid mix of blues, purples, and pinks, suggesting that the ground is covered in frost or snow. The artist uses impasto technique, applying thick layers of paint to create texture and dimension, making the field appear rough and uneven. The use of pastel tones such as lavender, turquoise, and soft pink adds a dreamlike quality to the landscape. Scattered throughout the field are bright patches of light and color, suggesting rocks, patches of grass, or flowers catching the moonlight. The delicate balance between cool and warm tones enhances the contrast between the cold night air and the warmth of the moon's glow. A solitary white figure, possibly a wolf or a deer, can be seen wandering through the landscape, adding a sense of life and movement to the otherwise still scene. The presence of this animal suggests a connection to nature and the untamed wilderness. The painting’s signature in blue is visible in the bottom left corner, subtly blending with the cool tones of the foreground. The painting "Moonlit Night" is a breathtaking depiction of a peaceful, moonlit landscape, blending impressionistic techniques with abstract textures. The artist’s use of color, light, and texture creates a magical and mysterious atmosphere, reminding viewers of the beauty of nature under the moon's soft light. The work evokes feelings of tranquility, mystery, and awe, inviting the viewer to immerse themselves in the quiet splendor of a moonlit night.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Moonlit night"
* ARTISTS: Oleksiy Ivanyuk
* SIZE: 25x30 cm/'9.84x11.81 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 Crimean 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