"Plowed Village Fields" by Oksana Ivanyuk: A Vivid Impressionistic Landscape
Dynamic Texture and Earthy Vitality
"Plowed Village Fields" is an evocative oil painting by Oksana Ivanyuk, celebrated for its dynamic use of color and texture to portray the rich tapestry of rural life. This piece is a standout in both our Collection of Nature Landscapes and Collection of Village Landscapes, showcasing a vivid and lush countryside through Ivanyuk’s signature impasto technique. The thick, bold strokes add a three-dimensional effect, making the landscape seem alive with the vibrancy of spring.
A Canvas of Rich Earth and Water
The painting starts with a foreground of deep earth tones—raw sienna, umber, and dark browns. These colors reflect the fertile soil of the plowed fields, laid out with a texture that evokes the rugged terrain of farmland. This layering technique not only captures the essence of the earth but also the hard work imbued within it, hinting at the toil and promise of agricultural life.
Contrast and Harmony in Nature
As the viewer's eye moves up, the painting transitions into a stunning display of blues and purples, suggesting the presence of a river or a field of flowers. This sudden burst of cool tones contrasts dramatically with the warm earth below, perhaps symbolizing the meeting of land and water or the bloom of spring flowers enhancing the bucolic charm.
Sky of Light and Clarity
The upper portion of the artwork is dominated by a beautifully rendered sky in soft whites, pale blues, and touches of yellow. The expansive and airy sky, with its gentle clouds drifting across, conveys a sense of freedom and tranquility, casting a serene light over the entire scene. This atmospheric effect not only enhances the visual depth but also elevates the mood of the painting.
Invitation to a Rustic Escape
In the background, hints of green foliage and emerging trees are depicted with upward strokes that add a final touch of growth and vitality, suggesting the outskirts of a village where the cultivated land meets wild nature. "Plowed Village Fields" invites viewers to appreciate the serene beauty of the village’s edge, where the simplicity of rural life blends seamlessly with the untamed natural world.
About the Artwork
Artwork Details
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Title: "Plowed Village Fields"
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Artist: Oksana Ivanyuk
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Size: 15x20 cm / '5.90x7.87 inches'
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Medium: Oil on canvas
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Technique: Original painting from our exclusive 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
Ivanyuk 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 Crimean 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.
Ivanyuk 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 abroad.
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