Oil painting On a frosty day Oksana Ivanyuk

№AAA3948

This oil painting cardboard, titled "On a frosty day", the artist employs an expressive impasto technique, using thick, textured brushstrokes to convey the depth and movement of the snow, the rustic charm of the wooden houses, and the biting cold of a winter morning. The overall palette consists of cool blues, purples, and whites, with subtle warm accents bringing life to the scene. The foreground is dominated by a thick layer of snow, depicted in varying shades of white, pale blue, and lavender. The impasto technique creates an almost sculptural quality, making the snow appear heavy and textured, as if it has just freshly fallen. Patches of dry grass and twigs peek through the icy surface, adding contrast and a sense of natural imperfection to the landscape. In the middle ground, a small figure dressed in a bright red coat walks along a narrow, winding path that leads toward the village houses. This vibrant splash of color immediately draws the viewer's eye, creating a focal point amidst the cool, muted tones of the winter scenery. The presence of this lone figure adds a narrative element, evoking a sense of solitude or quiet daily routine in the midst of the cold season. The village consists of rustic wooden houses with steep, snow-covered roofs. Their walls are painted in earthy browns and ochres, providing a warm contrast to the icy surroundings. Small glowing windows hint at the warmth and life inside, reinforcing the feeling of a cozy refuge against the winter chill. The houses are arranged in a way that creates depth and perspective, leading the eye further into the painting. The background features a dense forest of evergreen trees, their dark silhouettes standing against the soft blue sky. The trees are painted with loose, expressive strokes, their branches seemingly weighed down by snow. The sky above is a blend of pale blues, purples, and hints of soft pink, suggesting either early morning or late afternoon light casting a delicate glow over the landscape. The composition is well-balanced, with the elements of the snowy path, village houses, and trees harmoniously arranged to create a sense of depth and movement. The thick brushstrokes add a sense of texture and realism, making the viewer almost feel the crispness of the air and the softness of the snow underfoot. The painting invites the viewer to experience the stillness of a cold winter morning, the warmth of home, and the resilience of life in a harsh yet breathtakingly beautiful landscape.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "On a frosty day"
* 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