Oil painting Fragrant summer in the field Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№AAA5115

The oil painting on Cardboard titled "Fragrant summer in the field" is a radiant celebration of warmth, abundance, and the peaceful rhythm of rural life. With bold impasto strokes and a vivid palette, the artist invites the viewer to step into a moment suspended in time—where the sunflowers bloom in a golden sea, and the scent of summer lingers in the air. The foreground of the painting is densely filled with a vibrant field of sunflowers. Each blossom, painted with generous dabs of yellow, ochre, orange, and hints of crimson, seems to tilt gently under the invisible caress of a summer breeze. Their dark centers add a striking contrast, grounding the otherwise sunlit composition with earthy depth. The use of thick, expressive brushstrokes gives the petals and stems a tangible, almost sculptural quality. It’s as if the viewer could reach out and touch their velvety textures or hear the soft rustle of the stalks swaying together in unison. Behind the sunflower field stretches a rich, undulating landscape painted in shades of green and gold. The artist skillfully layers various tones—from light mint and olive to deeper grassy greens—suggesting the diverse vegetation of a well-tended countryside. Gentle slopes and meandering paths guide the eye naturally toward the background, where a charming, thatched-roof house nestles into the land. Painted in muted whites, soft blues, and warm browns, the house provides a sense of shelter and memory, as though it has watched over this field for generations. Two trees, with dark trunks and full green crowns tinged with sun, stand beside the house, casting delicate shadows on the roof and surrounding land. Their forms echo the curves and softness of the sunflowers, creating harmony between the natural elements and the man-made. The trees act as silent guardians—witnesses to countless seasons of bloom and rest. Above the landscape, the sky is painted in sweeping strokes of lavender, mauve, cream, and hints of grey, suggesting the quiet transition between afternoon and evening. The clouds are layered and expressive, giving the impression of a warm sky scented with sun, pollen, and memory. Though the sun itself is not depicted, its golden imprint is present in every stroke—illuminating the field, enriching the flowers, and warming the walls of the distant home.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Fragrant summer in the field"
* 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 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.