Oil painting Evening on the edge of the village Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№AAA4108

This oil painting cardboard, titled "Evening on the edge of the village", the artist employs thick, textured brushstrokes that add depth and emotion to the composition, creating a vivid yet dreamlike impression of a winter landscape. In the foreground, the ground is covered in a soft layer of snow, painted in a mixture of cool blues, whites, and hints of pale yellow. The snow-covered path winds its way toward the houses, subtly guiding the viewer’s eye through the composition. The texture of the paint enhances the unevenness of the terrain, suggesting footprints or natural contours of the landscape. At the center of the painting, traditional village houses with dark blue roofs stand in quiet solitude. Their wooden walls are painted in muted tones, blending harmoniously with the wintry surroundings. The houses exude a sense of warmth and shelter, emphasized by the soft, glowing yellow light spilling from the windows. This warm glow contrasts with the cool, icy tones of the landscape, drawing attention to the human presence within. The red accents on the figure’s clothing stand out against the pale background, hinting at movement and life amidst the quiet stillness. The figure’s posture suggests a sense of purpose, perhaps returning home after a long day, reinforcing the painting’s theme of comfort and refuge. Bare trees frame the scene on either side, their branches painted in deep blues and purples, reaching towards the sky. The artist’s expressive brushstrokes give the trees a sense of movement, as if they sway gently in the evening breeze. The lack of leaves adds to the wintery atmosphere, suggesting the stillness and serenity of a cold evening. The background features a sky filled with swirling colors, a blend of soft yellows, blues, and gentle purples. The sky is not simply a flat backdrop but an integral part of the composition, contributing to the painting’s mood. The blended colors evoke the transition between day and night, a fleeting moment where the golden hues of the setting sun meet the deepening blues of twilight. Overall, the painting beautifully conveys a sense of warmth amidst the cold, a moment of quiet reflection as the village prepares for the night. The artist’s use of thick impasto brushstrokes and a balanced color palette creates an engaging and atmospheric scene, inviting the viewer to immerse themselves in the tranquility of this winter evening.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Evening on the edge of the village"
* ARTISTS: Oleksiy Ivanyuk
* SIZE: 15x20 cm/'5.90x7.87 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, cardboard
* 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.