Oil painting Field of sunflowers Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№AAA4734

The oil painting on cardboard titled "Field of Sunflowers" is a vibrant and expressive depiction of a golden sunflower field basking under the warm glow of the sun. The artist employs thick, bold strokes of oil paint, applied with a palette knife, creating a rich, textured surface that brings the flowers to life. The painting radiates warmth, capturing the essence of a late summer day when the fields are in full bloom, stretching endlessly under a brilliant sky. In the foreground, the sunflowers are the focal point, their large, heavy heads turned downward, following the cycle of nature as they ripen. The artist has masterfully rendered the petals in shades of yellow and orange, with hints of red accentuating the inner seeds. The deep green leaves and stems contrast sharply with the fiery hues, adding depth and movement to the composition. The sunflowers appear to sway gently, their curving forms conveying the presence of a soft breeze whispering through the field. Moving further into the painting, the sunflower field extends into the middle ground, where it meets the rolling golden hills. The artist uses a combination of warm ochres, deep oranges, and subtle pinks to depict the terrain, capturing the richness of the land. The hills undulate softly, guiding the viewer’s eye deeper into the landscape, where clusters of tall, slender trees stand like silent sentinels. These trees, painted in lush greens and deep browns, provide a striking contrast to the warm yellows and golds of the sunflowers and hills. Above, the sky is an explosion of color, painted in shades of rich blue, soft lavender, and hints of magenta. Expressive, swirling clouds add an element of dynamism to the composition, suggesting a fleeting moment of transition—perhaps the gentle shift from afternoon to evening. The interplay of light and shadow within the sky enhances the sense of movement, reinforcing the idea of a living, breathing landscape. The texture of the painting is particularly striking, with thick impasto strokes giving the flowers, land, and sky a tangible, sculptural quality. This technique not only adds depth but also enhances the emotional impact of the piece, making it feel almost as if one could reach out and touch the petals or feel the warmth of the sunlit earth beneath their feet. The artist’s confident and expressive use of color creates a sense of joy and abundance, evoking the timeless beauty of nature’s cycles.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Field of sunflowers"
* 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.