Oil painting Sunny courtyard Oksana Ivanyuk

№AAA3967

This oil painting cardboard, titled "Sunny courtyard", the artist employs an expressive impasto technique, using thick, textured brushstrokes to create a rich, dynamic composition. The interplay of light and shadow, combined with a vibrant color palette, brings the scene to life, evoking a sense of nostalgia and peaceful countryside living. The foreground is dominated by a sunlit meadow, painted in brilliant shades of yellow, green, and hints of blue. The thick application of paint gives the grass a textured, almost tangible quality, as if swaying gently in the breeze. A rustic wooden fence, painted in earthy browns and deep shadows, runs diagonally across the field, adding depth and structure to the composition. At the center of the painting, a group of trees with autumnal foliage stands tall, their leaves a mix of golden ochres, warm oranges, and deep browns. The artist’s bold, gestural strokes give the trees movement, as if their branches are rustling in the soft wind. The play of light filtering through the leaves creates dappled shadows on the ground, enhancing the warmth of the scene. Among the trees, two figures dressed in red and white walk along a narrow path. Their presence adds a human element to the painting, reinforcing the connection between people and the land. Though depicted with minimal detail, their posture and interaction suggest a peaceful stroll or a quiet conversation. In the background, charming village houses with steep roofs and white walls nestle among the trees. The buildings, painted in soft grays, whites, and browns, blend harmoniously with the natural surroundings. Their textured facades and sloping roofs suggest traditional countryside architecture, evoking a sense of history and simplicity. The light and shadow playing across the houses create a sense of depth, making the structures appear firmly rooted in the landscape. Above, the sky is a soft mix of blue and white, with patches of clouds drifting lazily. The expressive brushstrokes used for the sky mirror the movement found in the trees and grass, unifying the entire composition with a sense of flow and energy. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of warmth, comfort, and rural charm. The artist masterfully balances bright, sunlit tones with cooler shadows, creating a dynamic yet harmonious scene. The rich textures and bold color contrasts make the painting feel alive, inviting the viewer to step into this peaceful village courtyard and experience the gentle embrace of the countryside.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Sunny courtyard"
* 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