Oil painting Moonlit winter night Oksana Ivanyuk

№AAA3946

This oil painting cardboard, titled "Moonlit winter night", the composition is rich in cool tones, with deep blues, purples, and soft whites dominating the scene, contrasted by warm accents that add a sense of life and comfort. The sky is a striking, vibrant blue, with scattered clouds painted in thick, textured layers, tinged with hints of purple and pink. A delicate crescent moon hangs above the village, casting a subtle glow over the landscape. The artist masterfully captures the quiet luminosity of a clear winter night, where the air feels crisp and the snow glistens under the celestial light. The middle ground features a cluster of traditional village houses, their roofs heavy with snow. The structures are depicted in shades of blue and purple, blending harmoniously with the cool atmosphere. A warm, orange-red light emanates from one of the windows, providing a striking contrast to the surrounding cold tones. This small but vivid detail creates a sense of warmth and coziness, suggesting life inside despite the frigid night. Tall evergreen trees stand silhouetted against the sky, their dark forms adding depth and framing the composition. Their thick, impasto texture gives them a tangible presence, reinforcing the rugged, natural beauty of the winter landscape. Snow-covered bushes and rocks in the foreground are painted with bold, expressive strokes, adding a sense of movement and dimension to the scene. The ground is covered in a thick layer of snow, depicted in varying shades of blue, violet, and white. The impasto technique adds texture, making the surface of the snow appear rough in some areas and smooth in others, reflecting the moonlight in a dynamic interplay of light and shadow. The winding path leading towards the houses invites the viewer into the scene, creating a sense of depth and perspective. The contrast between the cool, almost otherworldly blues of the landscape and the warm glow of the distant window evokes a sense of nostalgia and wonder. The painting captures the essence of a moonlit winter night, where silence and beauty merge in a timeless moment of tranquility.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Moonlit winter night"
* 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