Oil painting Autumn breeze in the forest Oksana Ivanyuk

№AAA4726

The oil painting on cardboard titled "Autumn Breeze in the Forest" beautifully captures the essence of a crisp autumn evening, where the golden hues of the season contrast with the deepening twilight sky. The artist employs expressive, thick brushstrokes that add texture and movement to the landscape, making the scene come alive with an interplay of warm and cool colors. In the foreground, the grass and earth are painted in vibrant greens, yellows, and hints of blue, reflecting the remnants of summer’s warmth as autumn takes hold. The heavy, impasto application of paint creates a rich texture, allowing the viewer to almost feel the rustling of leaves underfoot. The strokes are bold and energetic, conveying the movement of the wind sweeping through the open field. A cluster of trees dominates the left side of the painting, their foliage ablaze with fiery oranges, deep golds, and rich browns. The branches and leaves appear to sway, shaped by the force of the autumn breeze. The artist’s choice of color layering and thick, gestural strokes emphasizes the changing season, as some leaves remain on the branches while others have already fallen, covering the ground in a patchwork of autumnal tones. Beyond the trees, the landscape opens into a rolling countryside that leads to a small, distant village. Nestled among the dark silhouettes of trees, a white church with a golden dome stands illuminated against the cool tones of the evening sky. Its presence adds a sense of tranquility and spirituality to the composition, symbolizing a connection between nature and human life. The distant structures are painted with more delicate strokes, softening their forms and blending them harmoniously into the surrounding environment. The sky is a masterpiece in itself, painted with swirling blues, purples, and pinks, reflecting the transition from day to night. The clouds appear to dance across the sky, their colors shifting as the last rays of sunlight fade. The contrast between the warm glow of the sunset and the cooler shades of dusk enhances the mood of the painting, evoking a sense of calmness and contemplation.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Autumn breeze in the forest"
* ARTISTS: Oksana Ivanyuk
* 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 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.