Oil painting On the spring river Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№AAA4720

The oil painting on cardboard titled "On the Spring River" vividly captures the serene beauty of a countryside scene, where nature awakens in a lush display of colors and textures. The artist employs expressive brushstrokes and an impasto technique to bring the landscape to life, evoking the freshness of spring and the tranquility of a rural riverbank. In the foreground, a rustic wooden bridge extends over the river, its weathered planks and railings depicted with thick, deliberate strokes of white and earthy tones. The bridge appears slightly uneven, suggesting years of use by villagers and passersby who have crossed its path over time. A small figure, dressed in red with a white headscarf, stands at the bridge’s edge, gazing into the flowing water below. A child in bright blue and yellow stands nearby, adding an element of human connection to the otherwise natural landscape. The river, painted with deep greens, blues, and reflections of golden light, creates a sense of movement, its surface gently rippling under the weight of the bridge and the figures standing above it. The reflections of the trees and sky shimmer in the water, adding depth and realism to the composition. The thick application of paint gives the impression of a living, breathing environment, where the air is filled with the sounds of birds, rustling leaves, and the soft murmur of the flowing stream. Beyond the river, a lush green meadow stretches towards the horizon, bathed in the golden light of spring. The grass is painted in a dynamic mixture of green, yellow, and hints of blue, creating a sense of openness and freedom. In the distance, small white cottages with red roofs peek through the landscape, nestled among rolling hills. These structures, though subtly placed, provide a sense of home and belonging, grounding the scene in a familiar rural setting. A majestic tree, with a thick canopy of blue-green leaves, dominates the center of the composition, its branches reaching toward the sky. The leaves are rendered in bold strokes of deep blue, turquoise, and emerald, blending harmoniously with the surrounding landscape. The texture of the tree's bark and the density of its foliage create a strong focal point, drawing the viewer’s eye to its grandeur.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "On the spring river"
* 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.