Oil painting Romantic get-togethers by the river Oksana Ivanyuk

№AAA3822

This oil painting cardboard, titled "Romantic get-togethers by the river", the focal point of the painting is a rustic wooden pier that extends into the river, drawing the eye toward a small group of figures who stand upon it. Their placement and posture suggest relaxed conversation and a shared moment of contemplation, adding a human connection to the otherwise tranquil setting. Some figures are engaged in conversation, while one individual appears to be sitting at the edge, perhaps lost in thought or watching the water below. The river itself is depicted with deep, earthy tones, reflecting the surrounding foliage and the sky. The surface of the water is textured and slightly abstract, capturing the movement of gentle ripples and the reflections of lights above. In the background, dense trees rise in dark greens and deep blues, their thick impasto application giving them a tactile presence. These trees frame the pier and figures, enclosing them in a natural sanctuary. Above, the sky is adorned with unusual yet mesmerizing colors—a celestial orb in shades of pink, green, and blue hovers like a glowing moon or an artistic interpretation of evening light. This ethereal touch adds a sense of dreaminess and surrealism to the painting. The artist employs a moody, dramatic color palette dominated by deep browns, greens, and blues, contrasted by the warm highlights of clothing on the figures and the mysterious glowing celestial body in the sky. The figures' clothing—especially the red and blue tones—stands out vibrantly against the darker background, symbolizing warmth and human presence amidst nature. The use of light is subtle yet powerful. The reflections on the water, the glow of the sky, and the luminous highlights on the pier create a sense of mystery and depth, reinforcing the impression of a moment caught between day and night, reality and memory. The pier serves as both a physical and symbolic bridge, connecting them to each other and to the natural world around them. The presence of the ethereal celestial light hints at a dreamlike or nostalgic quality, suggesting that this is more than just a simple evening by the river—it is a memory, a fleeting impression of a perfect moment frozen in time.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Romantic get-togethers by the river"
* ARTISTS: Oksana Ivanyuk
* SIZE: 15x20 cm/'5.90x7.87 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, cardboard
* 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: Ivanyuk Oksana 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.
Ivanyuk Oksana 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.