Oil painting Autumn frost in the field Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№AAA4112

This oil painting cardboard, titled "Autumn frost in the field", the use of thick impasto brushstrokes creates a deeply expressive surface, allowing the scene to come alive with depth and movement. The foreground is dominated by a field covered in soft hues of purple and violet, suggesting frost-covered grass and vegetation. The thick strokes of paint emphasize the uneven, textured terrain, evoking a crisp, early morning chill settling over the land. Among the frosty patches, golden haystacks or mounds of dried grass stand out, their warm tones providing a stark contrast to the cooler hues of the frozen field. These golden elements catch the light, adding warmth and balance to the composition. In the middle ground, a line of tall, slender trees rises against the backdrop of a dusky sky. Their foliage glows with autumnal yellows and oranges, reflecting the last remnants of warmth before winter fully sets in. The trees appear wind-swept, their branches reaching skyward in a dance with the crisp air. The play of light and shadow among the leaves and branches enhances the sense of depth, drawing the viewer's eye through the painting. The background features a moody sky filled with deep blues, grays, and hints of crimson, suggesting either an early morning or late evening scene. The heavy, textured brushwork in the sky adds an almost stormy quality, emphasizing the transition from autumn to winter. There is a sense of movement in the sky, as if clouds are shifting, carrying the cold air across the landscape. The artist’s bold color choices and dynamic brushstrokes create an atmosphere that is both dramatic and harmonious. The juxtaposition of warm and cool tones highlights the changing seasons, capturing the fleeting beauty of autumn as it succumbs to the icy grip of winter. The overall composition conveys a sense of solitude and serenity, where nature quietly transforms under the watchful eye of the shifting sky. This painting is not just a representation of a landscape but an emotional interpretation of the changing seasons. The contrast between the warm remnants of autumn and the encroaching frost invites the viewer to reflect on the passage of time, the inevitable cycles of nature, and the delicate balance between warmth and cold.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Autumn frost in the field"
* ARTISTS: Oleksiy 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 artist: Born March 13, 1954, in the city of Piryatin, Poltava region. He graduated from the Art College named after N. Samokish (1887). Teachers in the specialty: V. Grigoriev, M. Morgun, L. Gracer. Painter. The main genres are landscape, still life. The paintings are distinguished by emotional openness, warmth, affirm the harmony of life. Dominants of creativity are the deep roots of national traditions, Ukrainian cultural heritage. Member of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine (2008). He taught fine art at the Pyryatinsky school - gymnasium of aesthetic education (1988-2008). At creative work. Participated in exhibitions: national and international (since 1978). Personal exhibitions - in Kiev (2003, 2007-2009), Lubny (Poltava region, California (USA; 2006), Poltava (2007, 2010), Priluki (Chernihiv region, 2008), Warsaw (2009). Main works: “Flowers field ”(2007),“ Still life with a daffodil ”(2004),“ Indian summer ”(2007),“ Birch ”,“ Spiral panychi ”,“ Kalina red ”(2004),“ Field of the sun ”,“ Apple blossom ”, “Evening Breath” (2005), “Silence”, “Summer” (2006), “Sunflowers” (2007), “Plowed Field”, “Such is Life ...”, “In the Garden” (2009), “It's Cold” (2010). Individual paintings are stored in the National Museum of Art, National U. T. Shevchenko, Museum of Cultural Heritage in Kiev, Poltava Museum of Local Lore, lived and worked in the city of Poltava.