Oil painting Sunflowers near the house Oksana Ivanyuk

№AAA3813

This oil painting cardboard, titled "Sunflowers near the house", the composition is centered on a large sunflower plant, standing proudly in the foreground. The sunflower, with its bright yellow petals and dark center, takes the viewer’s focus and serves as a symbol of growth and vitality. To the right of the painting, a modest house is partially visible, with its roof peeking through the sunflower stalks and greenery, suggesting that the sunflower is part of a home garden or farm. In the background, the scene is further enriched by the presence of a tall utility pole, standing as a sign of rural life, but not detracting from the natural elements. The perspective is slightly elevated, allowing the viewer to feel as though they are standing beside the sunflower, looking toward the house and the sky. The play between the natural elements and manmade structures conveys a harmonious coexistence, adding to the charm of the painting. The color palette of the painting is bright and bold, capturing the warmth of late summer. The sunflowers dominate the scene with their rich yellow, orange, and gold tones, contrasting against the deep greens of their leaves and stems. These vibrant colors bring energy and life to the composition, evoking the radiance of the sun and the fullness of the season. The light in the painting appears to be diffused, as though captured on a bright, overcast day. The soft shadows on the house and sunflower petals create a natural depth, while the brightness of the flowers and greenery adds a sense of warmth and openness. The sunlight, filtered through the clouds, illuminates the scene with a gentle, diffuse glow. The surrounding foliage is painted with dynamic, fluid brushstrokes, mimicking the movement of the sunflower leaves in the breeze. The strokes used for the house and utility pole are softer and more blended, giving them a more grounded and subdued presence compared to the energetic, organic elements of the flowers and plants. The use of warm yellows and vibrant greens further enhances the painting’s feeling of vitality and growth, while the gentle light and soft background colors create a serene and contemplative atmosphere. The scene feels timeless, capturing the essence of rural life at the end of summer—a moment of calm before the transition to the cooler months.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Sunflowers near the house"
* 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: 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.