Oil painting At the autumn shore Oksana Ivanyuk

№AAA5654

The Oil painting Canvas titled “At the autumn shore” beautifully captures a quiet, contemplative moment by the water’s edge, where the serenity of nature meets the simple rhythms of human presence. The scene draws viewers into an intimate landscape dominated by the rich, golden hues of autumn, reflecting the passage of time and the calmness of rural life. The artist uses expressive brushwork and vibrant color layering to convey not only the physical setting but also the atmosphere of a season in transition, where warmth and fading light merge in harmony. At the center of the composition, two figures are placed on a rustic wooden pier that stretches out into the water. One stands upright, dressed in shades of teal and earthy brown, while the other sits closer to the edge, dressed in red tones that contrast warmly with the surrounding palette. Their postures suggest a sense of leisure and quiet companionship—perhaps they are fishing, perhaps simply gazing at the water. The rough texture and impressionistic rendering do not give away precise detail, but instead evoke mood and suggestion, leaving room for the viewer’s imagination. The foreground pier, built of roughly hewn planks, is depicted with bold strokes of ochre, cream, and hints of blue. The heavy impasto technique emphasizes the solidity of the structure, while the shadows cast beneath it suggest depth and grounding. The pier leads the viewer’s gaze directly into the composition, acting as both a literal and symbolic bridge between the human figures and the wider natural environment. The water surrounding the pier is painted in subdued greens and browns, reflecting the golden slopes of the autumn hillside beyond. Subtle variations of color and movement in the brushwork suggest rippling reflections, reeds swaying at the water’s edge, and the faint shimmer of sunlight caught on the surface. The stillness of the water contrasts with the dynamic strokes of the reeds in the left foreground, their ochre and cream tones glowing against the darker backdrop. This interplay between calmness and movement enriches the atmosphere, making it feel alive yet tranquil.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "At the autumn shore"
* 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 artist: 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 C.n 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.