Oil painting Village days Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№AAA3323

"Village Days" is a rich, textured oil painting that vividly depicts a scene of rural life. The artist employs a thick impasto technique, using bold, expressive strokes to create a highly tactile surface that brings the landscape and its inhabitants to life. The painting exudes a sense of warmth and nostalgia, capturing the essence of everyday village activities. The artist uses a diverse color palette with earthy tones, including greens, browns, yellows, and hints of reds and purples. The thick application of paint, applied with a palette knife, creates a striking texture that adds depth and dimension to the painting. This technique emphasizes the tactile quality of the landscape and the clothing of the figures. The composition of the painting is dynamic, with a focus on the interaction between the villagers and their surroundings. Central to the scene are several figures engaged in agricultural work. They are depicted with broad, energetic strokes that capture their movement and effort. The villagers wear traditional attire, with headscarves and simple clothing, adding an authentic touch to the scene. The background features a dense arrangement of trees and foliage, painted in a mix of greens and autumnal colors. The texture of the leaves and the ground is rendered with a variety of colors and strokes, creating a vibrant, living environment. The sky is painted in muted, earthy tones that complement the landscape. The lighting suggests a warm, late afternoon or early evening, casting a soft, golden glow over the scene. The central focus, the villagers, are depicted in various postures of work, contributing to the dynamic and lively atmosphere of the painting. The dense and textured foliage in the background adds depth and context to the rural setting, emphasizing the connection between the people and their land. The use of earthy tones throughout the painting creates a cohesive, warm atmosphere that enhances the sense of nostalgia and simplicity. The mood of "Village Days" is one of warmth, community, and industriousness. The vibrant colors and textured strokes convey the energy and vitality of rural life. The painting invites the viewer to appreciate the beauty and simplicity of village days, filled with hard work and close connections to nature. "Village Days" can be interpreted as a celebration of rural life and the timeless rhythms of agricultural work. The artist captures a moment of communal effort and connection to the land, highlighting the enduring beauty of village traditions. The rich textures and colors enhance the sensory experience, drawing the viewer into the scene and evoking a sense of place and history. Overall, "Village Days" is a compelling work that showcases the artist's ability to use color and texture to create a vivid, immersive scene. The painting not only captures the physical details of rural life but also conveys its emotional resonance, inviting the viewer to share in the warmth and vitality of village days.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Village days"
* ARTISTS: Oleksiy Ivanyuk
* SIZE: 20x25 cm/'7.87x9.84 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, canvas
* 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: 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