Oil painting Peace of the sky over the quiet earth Oksana Ivanyuk

№AAA5434

The Oil painting on canvas titled “Peace of the sky over the quiet earth” captures the eternal dialogue between heaven and land, presenting a scene that feels both grand in its expansiveness and intimate in its tranquility. The composition conveys a deep harmony where nature and the human presence coexist under the vastness of the sky. It is an artwork that embraces contrasts—the movement of clouds against the stillness of the earth, the vibrancy of colors against the softness of atmosphere—yet unites them into one harmonious vision. At the center of the painting, the sky dominates with swirling, billowing clouds painted in thick impasto. Shades of white, cream, pale yellow, and touches of lavender intertwine, forming shapes that suggest both lightness and grandeur. These clouds are not static; their textured strokes give them a sense of movement, as if drifting slowly across the canvas. They embody both serenity and majesty, reminding the viewer of the infinite scale of the heavens. Surrounding these masses, patches of turquoise, teal, and soft azure open into clearer skies, enhancing the feeling of peace and space. Below this celestial display, the earth stretches quietly, bathed in warm golden tones. The foreground is filled with fields rendered in strokes of ochre, amber, and earthy green, highlighted with flashes of purple and blue. These fields carry the richness of late summer or early autumn, evoking abundance and calm. The land appears both worked and natural, suggesting human presence while still allowing nature to thrive in its full vibrancy. The impasto technique gives the earth texture and solidity, making it feel tactile and alive. On the horizon, small houses with whitewashed walls and roofs painted in deep browns, ochres, and reds rest gently within the landscape. They are partly hidden by tall trees that rise on either side of the canvas, framing the scene. These trees, painted in bold strokes of rust, sienna, and golden brown, anchor the composition and add a sense of protection and enclosure. Their fiery autumn-like tones contrast beautifully with the cooler sky above, creating a balance between warmth and calm. The village does not dominate the scene but rather blends into it, symbolizing humanity’s quiet cohabitation with the natural world.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Peace of the sky over the quiet earth"
* ARTISTS: Oksana Ivanyuk
* SIZE: 15x20 cm/5.90x7.87 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, canvas
* 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 artists: Oksana Ivanyuk was born in 1964 in Rivne region. The love of painting has taken over from the baby. From 1975 to 1980 she studied at the Zoryan Art School of Rivne region.
In 1985 she graduated from the Art College. M. Samokish (now has the status of a national university). Her teachers of painting were G. Kurilenko, V. Grigoriev. After graduating from the school, she began to work as a teacher of fine arts at the Piryatin School - a gymnasium of aesthetic education, which she founded with her husband in 1990.
Oksana Ivanyuk works in the landscape and still life genre. Personal exhibitions: Kyiv, Museum of Ukrainian Heritage; T. Shevchenko National Museum; the diplomatic mission of Ukraine to the USA (California) and others. She has participated in numerous exhibitions both in Ukraine and abroad.