Oil painting Moonlit Night in the Field Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№AAA3849

This oil painting cardboard, titled "Moonlit Night in the Field", the artist uses bold impasto brushstrokes and a rich, dynamic color palette to bring depth and movement to the composition, creating a visually compelling contrast between the cool night sky and the warm, illuminated elements of the field. At the center of the composition, a towering haystack dominates the scene, painted in fiery shades of red, orange, and yellow. Its vibrant tones stand out dramatically against the deep purples and blues of the surrounding night. Thick strokes of paint add texture and dimension, making the haystack appear almost sculptural. A wooden pole extends from the top, reinforcing the rustic, traditional nature of the subject. Smaller haystacks in the background, rendered in softer hues, add depth and perspective, guiding the viewer's eye toward the distant horizon. The foreground is composed of rugged terrain, with patches of grass and stones painted in deep blues, magentas, and dark greens. The heavy application of paint creates a rich, tactile surface that mimics the rough, uneven texture of the field. Splashes of pink and light blue hint at the moon's reflection on the ground, subtly illuminating the landscape with its ethereal glow. Above, the sky is a mesmerizing blend of deep purples and blues, textured with swirling clouds that frame the bright, glowing moon. The moon, painted in pale white with soft hints of green and blue, casts a diffused light over the entire scene. Its reflection subtly shimmers on the ground, adding a dreamlike quality to the composition. The dynamic brushwork in the sky gives the impression of movement, as if the clouds are gently drifting across the night. The interplay of warm and cool tones creates an almost surreal atmosphere, where nature's quiet presence is infused with emotion and energy. The painting conveys a deep appreciation for rural life, the timeless beauty of the countryside, and the poetic stillness of a moonlit night. It invites the viewer to step into the scene, feel the crisp night air, and experience the solitude and mystery of the landscape bathed in the silver glow of the moon.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Moonlit Night in the Field"
* 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.