Oil painting Field and forests Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№AAA3985

This oil painting cardboard, titled "Field and forests", the artist employs an expressive impasto technique, layering thick brushstrokes to create a dynamic and immersive landscape. The contrast between the warm golden tones of the field and the cool greens and blues of the forest and sky enhances the depth and movement within the scene. The foreground is dominated by a vast field of golden grasses, painted with bold strokes of yellow, ochre, and orange. The thick application of paint gives the grass a rich texture, making it feel almost tangible, as if swaying gently in the breeze. Hints of brown and deep orange suggest the natural variations in the field, adding dimension and warmth. The golden hues reflect the sunlight, evoking a feeling of late summer or early autumn when the fields are ripe and full of life. In the middle ground, patches of green vegetation break up the golden expanse, adding variety and contrast. Among the greenery, a lone brown figure—possibly a grazing animal—blends seamlessly into the landscape, reinforcing the theme of nature’s quiet rhythm. The vegetation is painted in deep greens, with hints of orange and red, suggesting the early signs of seasonal change. The background features a dense forest with trees painted in a mix of emerald, teal, and earthy browns. The expressive brushstrokes create a sense of movement, as if the leaves are rustling in the wind. Some trees appear darker and more defined, while others blend into the landscape, creating an atmospheric depth. The mix of evergreen and deciduous trees suggests a diverse woodland, rich with natural beauty. Above the landscape, the sky is a masterpiece of color and movement. Painted in soft purples, blues, and whites, the sky is filled with swirling clouds that stretch across the canvas. The artist’s energetic brushstrokes capture the ever-changing nature of the sky, giving the painting a dynamic and fluid quality. The blend of lavender and pale green tones in the sky contrasts beautifully with the golden field below, creating a sense of balance and harmony. The overall atmosphere of the painting is peaceful yet full of energy, capturing the quiet majesty of an open field bordered by a lush forest. The combination of warm and cool tones, along with the expressive texture, brings the scene to life, making the viewer feel as though they are standing in the middle of nature, breathing in the fresh air and feeling the warmth of the sun.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Field and forests"
* 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.