Oil painting Cabbage is being planted in the garden Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№AAA4694

The oil painting on canvas titled "Cabbage is Being Planted in the Garden" beautifully captures the essence of rural life, depicting a simple yet profound moment of agricultural labor. Through the bold use of color, thick impasto brushstrokes, and expressive composition, the scene immerses the viewer in the harmony between nature and human effort. The foreground of the painting is dominated by rows of lush green cabbage heads, their voluminous leaves painted with swirling strokes of deep emerald, pale green, and hints of blue. The thick application of paint adds a tangible texture to the vegetation, making each cabbage appear almost sculptural. The interplay of light and shadow across the leaves suggests the soft glow of the sun filtering through the late afternoon sky, casting golden highlights on the soil below. Amidst the sea of cabbage, a lone figure in a red garment bends down to tend to the plants, their posture reflecting the patience and care required in farming. The contrast of the bright red against the cooler tones of the garden makes the figure stand out, becoming the focal point of the composition. The artist's expressive brushwork captures the movement of their labor, with swift and deliberate strokes suggesting the action of planting, weeding, or harvesting. Despite the impressionistic rendering, there is an undeniable sense of life and purpose in the figure's form. The soil beneath the cabbage is rich with earthy hues—deep browns, warm ochres, and patches of red and orange that add warmth to the composition. The artist's textured application of paint mimics the rough, uneven nature of tilled land, emphasizing the organic quality of the field. Scattered throughout are small flecks of green and blue, indicating patches of grass and shadows cast by the plants. In the middle ground, a collection of rustic houses with deep blue walls and dark roofs nestles against the horizon, their forms slightly abstracted yet distinctly recognizable. These structures, painted with a mix of dark blues, deep browns, and hints of ochre, exude a sense of timelessness. The brushstrokes used to depict them are rough and textured, emphasizing their sturdy yet weathered nature. The houses provide a sense of scale, reinforcing the vastness of the field and the hardworking nature of the rural inhabitants.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Cabbage is being planted in the garden"
* 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.