Oil painting Quiet Village days Oksana Ivanyuk

№AAA5228

The oil painting on Canvas titled "Quiet Village Days" captures a serene and familiar moment within a rural settlement, where the rhythm of life is slow, the air is filled with the sounds of nature, and every object and shadow tells a story of peaceful continuity. With its vibrant impasto technique and bold, expressive color palette, the artwork exudes both warmth and nostalgia, evoking a timeless village scene full of quiet character and pastoral charm. Dominating the composition is a rustic orange house, its walls glowing with earthy tones of burnt sienna, ochre, and amber, all rendered with generous, textured strokes. The structure is modest yet sturdy, a symbol of resilience and comfort. Its windows, framed in turquoise blue, reflect the light of the calm day while hinting at lives unfolding behind glass — meals being prepared, conversations echoing gently in rooms filled with history. In front of the house stretches a distinct, hand-painted blue fence. The vibrant sky-blue panels, ornamented with naive white floral patterns, add both an artistic and personal touch to the property. They act as a canvas within a canvas, displaying not only protection but personality — perhaps crafted by the same hands that live within the home, a sign of pride and creative expression even in the simplest things. The centerpiece of village life in this painting is the wooden table standing against the fence, where a group of chickens peck and perch freely. The roosters and hens, painted in energetic reds, oranges, and yellows, are full of movement and life. They symbolize not only the daily cycle of rural work and sustenance but also the vibrant pulse that runs through this quiet world. Their presence adds dynamic contrast to the otherwise still surroundings, a reminder that in villages, life often hums softly but meaningfully. To the right of the painting, the gate opens toward a barely visible path, its hinges lost in shadow and paint, suggesting both departure and return — a passage for humans and animals alike. The background trees, painted with bold, swirling brushstrokes in shades of indigo, navy, and forest green, tower above the house like guardians. Their dramatic forms stretch skyward, giving the impression of wind in the branches or the approaching calm of dusk. The soft, pale yellow sky overhead is layered with streaks of mint, grey, and ivory, suggesting either a gentle morning or the fading light of evening.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Quiet Village days"
* 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.