Oil painting Outskirts of the village near the forest Alex Ivanyuk

Rural Harmony: "Outskirts of the Village Near the Forest" by Alex Ivanyuk

Lush Textures and Dynamic Composition

"Outskirts of the Village Near the Forest" is a stunning oil painting by Alex Ivanyuk that masterfully captures the essence of rustic, pastoral life through vigorous, textured brushstrokes. This piece is a prominent part of our Collection of Village Landscapes and Collection of Summer Landscapes, where each stroke is laden with the vitality of rural scenery. The artwork is characterized by thick, impasto brushstrokes that inject life and movement into the scene, simulating the feeling of a breezy day with vegetation swaying in the wind.

Vibrant Foreground and Rich Middle Ground

The foreground of the painting is a vibrant green meadow, rendered with bold, sweeping strokes in various shades of green, suggesting lush grass and undulating terrain. Moving to the middle ground, a cluster of trees stands tall, their trunks and branches depicted in dark, earthy tones, providing a striking contrast against the brighter greens of the leaves. The foliage is a rich mosaic of greens, yellows, and hints of blue, applied with a mix of dabs and strokes that skillfully capture the play of light filtering through the leaves.

Seamless Integration of Natural and Man-Made Elements

Nestled among the trees are quaint village structures, subtly suggested by rectangles of muted blues, whites, and browns. These buildings harmonize with their natural surroundings, echoing the earthy palette of the landscape. The background blends cool blues and greens, suggesting a distant forest or the edge of the village leading into the open sky or perhaps a mountain range. The sky itself is depicted with light brushstrokes of blue, interspersed with dashes of white and yellow, reflecting a bright, clear day.

About the Artwork 

Artwork Details

• Title: "Outskirts of the Village Near the Forest"
• Artist: Alex Ivanyuk
• Size: 15x20 cm / '5.90x7.87 inches'
• Medium: Oil on canvas
• Technique: Original painting from our collection

Condition and Detailed Viewing

Presented in impeccable condition, oil painting invites viewers to explore its every detail through comprehensive imagery, capturing all angles and facets of this stunning piece.

About the Artist

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.

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