Oil painting Sunflowers Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№Kalen 1418

The painting "Sunflowers" radiates warmth, vitality, and positivity, capturing the essence of a sunny summer day. The artwork showcases a vibrant bouquet of sunflowers arranged in a decorative vase, with the artist's bold, impasto technique bringing the flowers to life through thick, textured brushstrokes and an explosion of color. The sunflowers dominate the composition, their golden yellow petals reaching out in all directions, exuding energy and light. The artist has skillfully used a dynamic mix of yellows, oranges, and browns to depict the sunflowers, creating a sense of movement and vitality. The flower heads are large and round, with dark brown centers that provide a strong focal point and contrast against the surrounding bright colors. The vase holding the sunflowers is painted in shades of blue, green, and orange, with bold, expressive strokes. The vase itself is a piece of art, with abstract patterns and colors that add depth and interest to the overall composition. The background of the painting is a rich mix of cool blues, greens, and soft whites, giving the impression of a bright, airy space filled with natural light. The interaction of colors is one of the most striking features of this painting. The artist has used complementary colors to create a vibrant contrast—the cool greens and blues of the background set off the warm yellows and oranges of the sunflowers, making them appear even more luminous and lively. The impasto technique adds texture and dimension, making it feel as though the flowers are bursting off the canvas. "Sunflowers" is a celebration of life, nature, and color. The painting captures the beauty and vitality of sunflowers in full bloom, using bold, expressive brushstrokes and vivid colors to create a work of art that feels joyful and full of energy. It is a vibrant and uplifting piece that would brighten any space, bringing a sense of warmth and positivity to the viewer.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Sunflowers"
* ARTISTS: Oleksiy Ivanyuk
* SIZE: 40x50 cm/'15.74x19.68 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, canvas
* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection
* CONDITION: Photos provide accurate information about the product.

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.

Oleksiy Ivanyuk