Oil painting By boat to the shore Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№AAA3990

This oil painting cardboard, titled "By boat to the shore", the interplay of vibrant greens, deep blues, and earthy browns creates a sense of harmony and movement, immersing the viewer in the peaceful beauty of nature. In the foreground, the river’s reflective surface is painted with a mix of deep blues, dark greens, and soft grays, mirroring the surrounding landscape. The brushwork in the water is dynamic, creating gentle ripples that suggest a slow-moving current. Light reflections shimmer on the surface, enhancing the realism and fluidity of the scene. To the left, a lush grassy bank rises from the water’s edge, covered in a mixture of bright greens and ochre tones. The thick, textured strokes suggest tall grass and undergrowth, illuminated by sunlight filtering through the trees. The bank is slightly elevated, leading the viewer’s eye toward the background, where a dense forest of trees stands tall. The trees are painted in varying shades of green, brown, and dark blue, their rough, textured bark adding depth and structure to the landscape. A striking white-barked birch tree stands among them, its slender form adding contrast to the dense foliage. A small human figure, painted in a vivid red, stands on the grassy slope, providing a focal point amidst the natural elements. The figure’s presence adds a narrative element—perhaps a fisherman or a traveler waiting for a boat to arrive. The bright red clothing draws immediate attention, standing out against the predominantly green and earthy tones. In the middle of the river, a boat glides toward the shore, painted in deep red and brown hues. The small, distant form of the boatman adds movement and direction to the composition, reinforcing the theme of travel and connection with nature. The subtle wake behind the boat suggests its gentle approach toward the land, adding a dynamic element to the otherwise calm and still landscape. The background features a sky painted in soft blues, whites, and subtle lavender tones, with loose, sweeping brushstrokes forming delicate clouds. The sky’s gentle hues complement the rich colors of the land and water, creating a balanced and atmospheric composition. The overall mood of the painting is one of serenity, reflection, and connection to nature. The blend of warm and cool tones, the expressive textures, and the careful composition create a scene that feels both intimate and expansive.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "By boat to the shore"
* ARTISTS: Oleksiy Ivanyuk
* SIZE: 15x20 cm/'5.90x7.87 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, 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: Ivanyuk Oksana was born in 1964 in Rivne region. The love of painting has taken over from the baby. From 1975 to 1980 she studied at the Zoryan Art School of Rivne region.
In 1985 she graduated from the Art College. M. Samokish (now has the status of a national university). Her teachers of painting were G. Kurilenko, V. Grigoriev. After graduating from the school, she began to work as a teacher of fine arts at the Piryatin School - a gymnasium of aesthetic education, which she founded with her husband in 1990.
Ivanyuk Oksana works in the landscape and still life genre. Personal exhibitions: Kyiv, Museum of Ukrainian Heritage; T. Shevchenko National Museum; the diplomatic mission of Ukraine to the USA (California) and others. She has participated in numerous exhibitions both in Ukraine and abroad3