Oil painting Yellow sunset behind tree branches Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№AAA4122

This oil painting canvas, titled "Yellow sunset behind tree branches", the artist employs a rich palette of deep greens, warm yellows, and vibrant blues, using expressive, impasto brushstrokes that add texture and movement to the landscape. In the foreground, a small clearing in the grass is painted with strokes of emerald, turquoise, and touches of violet, reflecting the interplay of light and shadow as the sun begins to set. The grass appears lively, with thick brushstrokes suggesting the unevenness of natural terrain, where fallen branches and tufts of vegetation break the uniformity. To the right, a small haystack, tinged with golden hues, sits peacefully in the clearing, blending harmoniously with the surrounding greenery. At the heart of the painting, two white goats stand calmly in the open space, their bright coats contrasting against the darker background. Their forms are rendered with a combination of soft strokes and thick textures, capturing the gentle curve of their bodies and the natural way they move through the field. They add a sense of life to the otherwise serene, untouched landscape, emphasizing the harmony between animals and nature. In the middle ground, a dense forest of towering trees dominates the composition, their branches reaching towards the sky. The trees are depicted in deep, earthy browns, fiery oranges, and rich greens, their leaves catching the last warm rays of sunlight. The expressive strokes create a sense of movement, as if a gentle evening breeze is rustling through the foliage. Above the trees, the background showcases a breathtaking yellow sunset, its golden light diffusing through the dense canopy. The sky is painted in a blend of warm ochres, pale oranges, and soft creams, forming a striking contrast against the cool blues and greens of the surrounding landscape. The glowing effect of the sun filtering through the branches adds depth and dimension, drawing the viewer’s eye towards the heart of the composition. The painting is rich in texture, with thick, layered strokes adding a tactile quality to the trees, grass, and animals. The expressive, slightly abstracted forms create an emotional resonance, allowing the viewer to feel the warmth of the fading sun, the rustle of leaves, and the quiet presence of the animals. Through a masterful balance of light and shadow, warm and cool tones, the artist captures the fleeting beauty of a countryside sunset, a moment where nature is bathed in golden light before nightfall gently takes over.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Yellow sunset behind tree branches"
* ARTISTS: Oleksiy Ivanyuk
* SIZE: 15x20 cm/'5.90x7.87 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 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.