Oil painting Night is coming Alexander Cherednichenko

№AAA3278

The painting "Night is Coming" is an evocative and atmospheric oil on canvas piece that captures the transitional moment between day and night. The artist uses rich textures and a moody color palette to convey the quiet and stillness that accompanies the onset of night. The artist employs a muted yet vibrant color palette dominated by shades of purple, blue, pink, and hints of green. The technique features thick, impasto brushstrokes, creating a textured and dynamic surface that adds depth and dimension to the scene. The swirling brushstrokes in the sky suggest movement and the changing light as day turns to night. The composition is horizontal, focusing on a broad expanse of sky and a strip of land in the foreground. The horizon line is low, allowing the dramatic sky to dominate the scene and draw the viewer's eye across the canvas. The sky is the most prominent feature of the painting, filled with swirling clouds painted in various shades of purple, pink, and blue. The colors blend and overlap, creating a sense of movement and the fading light of the day. The texture of the brushstrokes adds to the dynamic quality of the sky. The land in the foreground is painted in darker tones, with hints of green and brown. The textured brushstrokes suggest a rough and uneven terrain. There are silhouettes of trees or bushes, adding to the sense of depth and grounding the composition. The painting captures the interplay of light and shadow as the sun sets and night approaches. The subtle variations in color and the use of light brushstrokes to depict the remaining light create a sense of tranquility and the impending quiet of night. The overall mood of the painting is calm and reflective, capturing the serene beauty of the evening as it transitions into night. The use of muted colors and textured brushstrokes conveys a sense of stillness and the gradual fading of daylight. "Night is Coming" can be interpreted as a meditation on the passage of time and the beauty of nature's daily cycles. The painting captures a fleeting moment of transition, reflecting the artist's appreciation for the natural world's subtle and often overlooked moments. The expressive use of color and texture invites viewers to experience the quiet and contemplative atmosphere of dusk. This painting masterfully combines elements of realism and expressionism to create a vivid and immersive depiction of the evening landscape, using color and texture to evoke a sense of peace and natural beauty.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Night is coming"
* ARTISTS: Alexander Cherednichenko
* SIZE: 9x24 cm/'3.54x9.44 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: Alexander Nikolaevich Cherednichenko was born on February 26, 1958 in Lozovaya, Kharkiv region. He graduated from the Kharkov State Art School (1977) and the Kharkov Art and Industry Institute (1982). Participant of international, foreign, republican, regional exhibitions .. Member of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine (1992). Honored Artist of Ukraine (2004). Works are kept in the Directorate of exhibitions of the Ministry of Culture of Ukraine, Sumy Regional Art Museum, Chuguev Picture Gallery, Shostka, Konotop, Romensky (Sumy Region) and Lozovsky (Kharkiv Region) Local History Museums, Museum of Russian Art (Kiev), Cheboksary State Art Museum (Chuvashia, Russia), Cultural Heritage Foundation (St. Petersburg, Russia), P.Tychyny State Museum-Apartment (Kiev), in private collections in Ukraine and the states of Europe, Asia, America, Australia.
Most paintings are depicted in the genre of still life and landscape: landscapes of Western Ukraine, Chernihiv, Georgia, and Karelia. In his writings, the artist depicted Ukrainian folk life.