Оil painting Calm of a sea morning Boris Serdyuk

№SERB 1215

The Oil painting on Canvas titled “Calm of a sea morning” captures a moment of serene stillness along a quiet coastline, where the rhythmic pulse of the sea harmonizes with the timeless presence of rocks and boats. The composition is built on contrasts between solidity and fluidity, between the weight of the earth and the openness of the sea, yet all of it is bound together by the muted light of a morning sky. With thick, expressive brushstrokes, the artist constructs a tactile landscape that invites the viewer to almost feel the salty air, the dampness of the shore, and the rugged textures of stone and wood. Dominating the left side of the canvas is a weathered wooden boat, resting firmly on the shore. Its hull, painted in subdued tones of deep blue and muted gray, carries hints of brighter pigments that shimmer faintly as though catching the light. The boat, tethered and still, suggests rest after labor, a vessel that has seen many journeys but now sits in silence, embodying the essence of early morning tranquility before the day’s activity begins. The ropes holding it add a subtle narrative of care and protection, hinting at the human presence behind the scene, even if no figures appear. Behind the boat rises a mass of foliage, rendered with bold, impasto strokes in vibrant greens, pale whites, and purples. These trees and bushes form a lush contrast to the stony backdrop and lend vitality to the scene, their textures bursting outward with energy even in the stillness of dawn. To the right, the rocky formation rising from the water acts as a natural monument, imposing yet softened by shades of violet and lilac, its craggy surface merging with the hazy atmosphere of morning light. This rock stands as a sentinel, an enduring witness to countless mornings, and provides a grounding focal point to balance the fluid horizon of sea and sky. The sea itself stretches outward in layers of blue, gray, and pale turquoise, its surface broken by rocks and subtle ripples of waves. The artist’s brushwork conveys not the turbulence of water but its calm persistence, the gentle undulation of the tide that mirrors the breathing of the earth. The sky above is a symphony of grays and soft lavenders, heavily textured with thick strokes that suggest drifting clouds dispersing under the morning light. It is neither heavy with storm nor radiant with full sun, but somewhere in between, creating an atmosphere of quiet anticipation and reflective calm.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Calm of a sea morning"
* ARTISTS: Boris Serdyuk
* SIZE: 40x50.5 cm/'15.74x19.88 inches'
* MEDIUM: оil, сanvas
* 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: Serdyuk Boris Petrovich was born on June 30, 1960 in the city of Konotop Sumy region. He graduated from the Yuri-Polish Pedagogical College (artistic and graphic department). The first exhibitions took place in Konotop in the 90's. Since 1999 - a free artist. Now lives and works in the city of Kremenchug, Poltava region.