Oil painting On the pasture Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№AAA4679

The oil painting on canvas titled "On the Pasture" is a vibrant and expressive depiction of rural life, infused with movement, warmth, and a rich interplay of colors. Using thick, impasto brushstrokes and a bold palette, the artist captures the untamed beauty of a countryside scene where nature and human activity exist in perfect harmony. The textured application of paint lends depth and dynamism to the composition, making it feel alive with energy and atmosphere. At the heart of the painting, a sunlit pasture unfolds in an explosion of golden yellows, warm oranges, and vivid greens. The artist's masterful use of color conveys the lushness of the grass, the play of light across the landscape, and the richness of the earth beneath. The bold application of paint suggests the movement of the wind through the field, rustling the grass and stirring the vibrant hues into a symphony of light and shadow. Scattered across the field, several grazing animals, possibly cows or horses, are depicted in deep, earthy reds and browns. These figures, though abstract in form, are unmistakable in their presence, providing a sense of life and purpose to the pastoral scene. Their placement within the composition draws the eye across the canvas, creating a sense of movement as they peacefully roam the open space. In the background, a line of towering trees painted in warm ochres, deep greens, and rich browns stands against a backdrop of cool purples and blues. The trees are depicted with expressive, swirling strokes that give them a sense of fluidity and organic energy, as if they are swaying gently in the breeze. The contrast between the warm foreground and the cool, shadowy background creates a striking depth, drawing the viewer into the expanse of the landscape. Above, the sky is an artistic marvel in itself, painted in a mix of soft blues, creamy whites, and delicate hints of pink and yellow. The swirling brushstrokes in the sky add a sense of dynamism, suggesting the presence of drifting clouds and shifting light. The interplay of warm and cool tones in the sky echoes the contrast between the sunlit pasture and the shaded trees, reinforcing the painting’s overall sense of balance and harmony.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "On the pasture"
* ARTISTS: Oleksiy Ivanyuk
* SIZE: 15x20 cm/'5.90x7.87 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, canvas
* 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.