Oil painting Willow's daughter Oleksandr Gukalov

№AAA3242

"Willow's Daughter" is a striking portrait that captures the essence and character of a young woman with remarkable detail and emotion. This oil painting features a close-up view of the subject's face and upper shoulders, set against a softly rendered sky. The subject is a young woman with dark hair, which frames her face and falls naturally around her shoulders. Her expression is calm and introspective, suggesting a sense of inner strength and serenity. Her facial features are meticulously detailed, with particular attention given to her eyes, which are expressive and seem to hold a story. Her lips are painted a soft pink, adding a touch of color to the otherwise neutral palette of her skin tones. She is wearing a black top with thin straps, which contrasts with her light skin and adds a touch of elegance to the composition. The background is a serene sky with soft, wispy clouds, painted in light blues and whites. This creates a tranquil and open atmosphere that complements the calm demeanor of the subject. The simple background ensures that the viewer's focus remains on the subject's face, emphasizing her expression and the details of her features. The title "Willow's Daughter" evokes a sense of connection to nature and perhaps a lineage or heritage that is tied to the imagery of the willow tree, known for its grace and resilience. The portrait’s introspective expression may suggest themes of reflection, growth, and the quiet strength often symbolized by the willow. The artist employs a mix of smooth and textured brushwork to create depth and realism, particularly in the rendering of the hair and facial features. The color palette is predominantly composed of natural skin tones, blacks, and soft blues, creating a harmonious and soothing visual effect. Subtle use of lighting and shadows adds dimension to the subject’s face, highlighting her features and giving the portrait a lifelike quality. "Willow's Daughter" is a captivating portrait that invites the viewer to engage with the subject’s quiet strength and introspective gaze. The simplicity of the composition, combined with the detailed rendering of the subject, creates a powerful and intimate portrayal that resonates with themes of nature, heritage, and personal reflection. The painting’s serene background and the thoughtful expression of the young woman make it a timeless piece that speaks to the viewer on multiple levels.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Willow's daughter"
* ARTISTS: Oleksandr Gukalov
* SIZE: 30x40 cm/'11.81x15.74 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, canvas on 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: Oleksiyander Gukalov
After graduating from Lviv Polytechnic, he was engaged in scientific work. In his free time, he studied the works of Plato, the poetry of the ancient East, and religious works. At this time, resistance to the routine of life and utilitarian science arose in him; he became interested in man and his secrets. Oleksiyander decided to end his engineering career and become a humanitarian. Since 1990, he began to write and publish philosophical poems. Later he decided to devote himself to painting, a passion for which began during his years of study at the Lviv Polytechnic with caricatures and caricatures of classmates and teachers.

Since 2017 he has been painting with oil paints. Oleksiyander does not have a formal art education, but he is convinced that the craft and talent of an artist do not directly depend on professional education. The artist's works are characterized by completeness of composition and depth of meaning. He is not afraid to work with different themes, his paintings are true modern art that touches people. The artist’s portfolio includes landscapes and views of his favorite cities, portraits of pop stars, politicians, athletes, relatives, and animals. “I draw a toga when I feel the need for it. Therefore, I cannot say that I work in some narrow direction. Rather, it is a call from the soul,” the artist says about himself.

Exhibitions

2011 – Personal exhibition, Lutsk

2011 – Exhibition “World of Jazz”, Lutsk

2011 – Exhibition Arts.in.ua, Kiev

2012 – Personal exhibition in the art cafe “Apartment 35”, Lviv

2012 – Personal exhibition “On the Waves of Dreams”, Lutsk

2012 – International exhibition “Plain Air”, West Park Art Gallery, New York

2012 – International competition “Peace, Time and People”, special medal of achievements St. Michael, New York

2012 – Exhibition of artists who were included in the K-Gallery catalogue, Kyiv

2012 – International exhibition-competition of contemporary art “Ukrainian Art Week”, Kyiv

2013 – opening of a permanent exhibition and sale, Lutsk

2013 – Exhibition “Spring Impressions” of the international art project “Vicious Circle of Impressions”, Kiev

2015 – Personal exhibition, Lutsk

2015 – Ukrainian-Italian exhibition “Single Space”, Kyiv

2015 – International art project “New York – Tokyo”, Tokyo

2016 – International art project “Color in Motion”, New York Realism Gallery, first place and Gold medal in the category “Impressionism”, New York

2021 – International exhibition “Art Nest Paris”, Paris

Oleksandr Gukalov