Oil painting Frosty winter evening Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№AAA4016

This oil painting cardboard, titled "Frosty winter evening", the artist masterfully contrasts the icy blues and purples of the snowy landscape with the vibrant pinks and yellows of the fading light, creating a striking composition that evokes both warmth and chill. In the foreground, a lone figure, bundled up in winter clothing, makes their way through the snow-covered street. Their posture suggests movement, perhaps bracing against the biting cold as they navigate the uneven, icy ground. The footprints and textured surface of the snow add a sense of realism, emphasizing the depth and difficulty of the journey. The heavy use of impasto painting technique brings out the rugged, uneven texture of the frozen path, making the scene feel almost tangible. The middle ground features scattered boulders or piles of snow, their rough forms emerging from the icy terrain. These elements add to the composition's dynamic structure, leading the eye toward the background, where the silhouette of a cityscape or village unfolds. The buildings, depicted in deep blues and purples, merge with the evening shadows, their outlines softened by the thick application of paint. The domes and spires of churches or historic buildings rise into the twilight, their details fading into the cold air, reinforcing the sense of a quiet, peaceful winter night. The sky, one of the most captivating aspects of the painting, bursts with warm hues of pink, orange, and yellow. The clouds appear to be illuminated by the last rays of sunlight, casting a soft, diffused glow over the entire scene. This interplay of colors creates a sense of contrast—while the ground remains frozen and unwelcoming, the sky offers a fleeting warmth, hinting at the passage of time and the coming of night. The artist employs expressive brushstrokes, adding energy and movement to the composition. The snow is not depicted as a smooth, untouched surface but as a textured, layered element that reflects the ambient light in various shades of blue and violet. This rich use of color and texture makes the painting feel alive, as if the cold air is almost palpable.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Frosty winter evening"
* ARTISTS: Oleksiy Ivanyuk
* SIZE: 20x15 cm/'7.87x5.90 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.