Oil painting Autumn golden fields Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№AAA4477

The painting "Autumn Golden Fields" captures the essence of a rural landscape bathed in the rich colors of fall. With thick, textured oil paint applied in bold strokes, the artwork conveys the raw beauty of nature during the harvest season. The golden fields, infused with hues of ochre and yellow, stretch across the canvas, evoking a sense of warmth and abundance. The artist's expressive technique brings the land to life, where each ridge and furrow in the field is emphasized through the dynamic movement of the brush and palette knife. In the foreground, the focal point of the composition is a pair of large haystacks, painted in deep reds and earthy browns. They stand like sentinels of the countryside, their rough surfaces depicted through layers of impasto that add depth and realism. The surrounding wooden fences, suggested through quick yet deliberate strokes, add a rustic charm to the scene. These elements, though abstract in detail, are rich in texture, allowing the viewer to almost feel the coarse straw and the sturdy wooden posts. The middle ground is a symphony of contrasting colors, where the golden fields blend seamlessly with cooler purples and blues. These unexpected tones add vibrancy and dimension, suggesting shadows cast by the changing autumn light. The artist’s choice of color is not merely representational but emotional, infusing the landscape with an almost dreamlike atmosphere. The fields appear undulating, touched by the gentle breeze that carries the scent of freshly harvested grain. The sky, a dramatic expanse of muted gray and lavender, serves as a striking counterbalance to the brightness of the land below. Swirling clouds, rendered in thick, expressive strokes of blue, purple, and gold, give the impression of a shifting, moody sky—perhaps hinting at the transition between the warm days of autumn and the approaching chill of early winter. The interplay of colors in the sky reflects the artist’s ability to capture both the beauty and the impermanence of nature. In the distance, a faint horizon line separates the fields from the far-off hills and trees, painted in dark greens and deep blues. These elements anchor the composition, providing a sense of space and continuity. The layering of color and texture suggests depth, guiding the eye from the intricate details in the foreground to the vast openness beyond.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Autumn golden fields"
* 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.