Oil painting Walk on a winter evening Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№AAA4035

This oil painting cardboard, titled "Walk on a winter evening", the artist’s use of thick, expressive brushstrokes creates a textured surface that enhances the impression of movement and depth. At the center of the composition, a solitary figure, bundled in warm clothing, walks through the expansive snow-covered field. The dark tones of their attire contrast against the luminous cool hues of the ground, drawing the viewer’s attention to their quiet journey. A small dog, rendered with quick, gestural strokes, accompanies them, reinforcing the sense of companionship and everyday rural life. The foreground is dominated by various shades of blue, purple, and soft pink, reflecting the cold of winter but also the warmth of a setting sun, whose golden hues touch the snow’s surface. The artist's skillful layering of colors gives depth and texture to the snow, suggesting its soft, uneven surface, disturbed only by the footprints of the traveler. In the background, rustic wooden houses with sloping roofs sit nestled beneath a warm, glowing sky. The rooftops are partially covered in snow, and their dark structures contrast against the vibrant tones of the sky. The sky itself is an exquisite mix of deep oranges, muted yellows, and hints of brown, suggesting the fading light of day. The artist captures this fleeting moment when the last remnants of sunlight cast a golden glow over the landscape before night fully sets in. Above the houses, the sky is imbued with a blend of soft peach, burnt orange, and deep blue, creating a striking contrast between the cold ground and the last warmth of daylight. The clouds appear thick and heavy, yet they allow just enough light to illuminate the scene with a subtle glow. The composition is balanced, with the human figure and their canine companion serving as focal points, while the houses and sky provide a strong visual anchor. The use of impasto brushwork adds an almost sculptural quality to the painting, making the snow appear thick and the sky rich with atmosphere. This painting encapsulates a peaceful, introspective moment in rural winter life. It invites the viewer to experience the quietude of an evening walk, where the only sounds are the soft crunch of snow underfoot and the distant murmur of the village settling in for the night. The contrast between the cold blues of the snow and the warm, fiery tones of the sky creates a striking visual harmony, making this work both evocative and deeply poetic.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Walk on a winter evening"
* ARTISTS: Oleksiy Ivanyuk
* SIZE: 15x20 cm/'5.90x7.87 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, cardboard
* 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 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.