Oil painting Sea breeze on the shore Yuriy Suprunchuk

№AAA4972

The oil painting on cardboard titled "Sea Breeze on the Shore" transports the viewer to a rugged coastal landscape where nature’s raw beauty unfolds in brushstrokes that are both expressive and spontaneous. The composition captures the powerful harmony between land and sea, where steep cliffs descend into the deep blues and greens of a tranquil but vast body of water. The scene is suffused with the freshness and energy of a sea breeze, invisible yet strongly felt through the movement of color and form. The coastline dominates the left side of the painting, with layered rock formations painted in earthy tones of sienna, ochre, violet, and grey. The artist uses bold, impasto strokes to suggest the jagged texture of the cliffs and the layers of sediment and history etched into their faces. The rocky terrain is not static—each stroke breathes life into the mineral surfaces, allowing the viewer to almost feel the grit underfoot and the warmth of sun-soaked stone. Hints of moss and dry grasses peek through in green and orange bursts, revealing how nature reclaims even the most unforgiving terrain. The land gently slopes toward the viewer in the foreground, where boulders and wild tufts of vegetation emerge from the rocky soil. Touches of vermilion and warm yellow animate the ground, suggesting hardy coastal flowers or the glint of sunlight on mineral-rich earth. These splashes of color create visual contrast with the cool hues of the sea, anchoring the viewer in a dynamic and textured space. The sea itself, stretching out to the right, is painted in rich, layered blues and greens, with deeper shades near the shore that gradually lighten toward the horizon. The surface is smooth yet subtly alive, reflecting the sky with glimmers of turquoise and hints of movement. The way the paint is handled suggests a gentle wind brushing over the water, sending soft ripples outward. This is the “sea breeze” of the title—unseen, yet its presence is woven into every part of the painting, animating air, water, and even rock. The horizon line is placed high, giving prominence to the sea and cliffs and conveying the vastness of the natural setting. The sky above is painted in soft, blended blues with touches of grey and white. Wisps of cloud drift across the upper part of the composition, enhancing the impression of an open, breezy day. The atmosphere is clear, yet there is a sense of quiet drama—perhaps a hint of changing weather or the mystery of distance.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Sea breeze on the shore"
* ARTISTS: Yuriy Suprunchuk
* 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: Zhitomir artist Suprunchuk Yuri Sergeevich Born on April 11, 1961, in the city of Zhitomir. Graduated from the Zheleznogorsk Art School, R. (1982). Teachers in the specialty: V. Chukuev, E. Nikulin. Painter. Member of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine (2002). Major works: "Near the house" (2005), "Winter on the outskirts of Zhitomir" (2006), "Autumn still life" (2004). Lived and worked in the city of Zhitomir.