Oil painting Spring in every breath Oksana Ivanyuk

№AAA5110

The oil painting on Cardboard titled "Spring in every breath" captures a fleeting yet powerful moment when the chill of winter finally gives way to the warmth and renewal of spring. This richly textured work, rendered in expressive impasto, evokes the energy, light, and joy that accompany the season's arrival. It is a symphony of color, form, and emotion—a celebration of nature’s awakening and the human spirit's gentle stirring after the long slumber of cold. At the heart of the composition stands a radiant church with a green-topped dome, its sunlit facade glowing with soft yellows and delicate cream tones. The church, symbolizing hope and continuity, rises with quiet dignity behind a grove of bare yet lively trees, whose branches weave through the sky like veins of life reaching out into the blue. Though the trees are not yet fully in bloom, their subtle tones of russet, lavender, and golden ochre suggest that nature is already humming with anticipation. This juxtaposition of bare trees and bright architecture creates a visual and symbolic dialogue—the lingering memory of winter, standing beside the promise of spring. The church’s architecture, with its gentle curves and bright roof, is rendered in warm, generous strokes that make it feel like a living presence in the landscape. It radiates peace, strength, and a quiet kind of sacredness, welcoming both prayer and admiration. Below, a lively group of figures gathers near the church entrance, their silhouettes dancing in a kaleidoscope of reds, blues, and violets. These touches of bright color animate the scene and suggest community, movement, and the joy of human connection. The figures are not detailed; instead, their forms are suggested through energetic brushstrokes, allowing the viewer to feel their presence rather than simply observe it. This impressionistic approach makes the scene more universal—less about individuals, and more about the collective human experience. The ground is painted in cool, blue-violet tones, with hints of lingering snow or early spring shadows, offering contrast to the warmth of the building and the vibrancy of the people. This use of temperature and light captures the transitional nature of the moment—when the cold has not fully departed but warmth is already asserting itself. The light in the scene feels fresh and clear, as if the air is filled with the scent of thawing earth and the promise of blossoms yet to bloom.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Spring in every breath"
* ARTISTS: Oksana Ivanyuk
* SIZE: 20x15 cm/'7.87x5.90 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: 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.