Oil painting Boats on the shore Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№AAA3887

This oil painting cardboard, titled "Boats on the shore", the painting immerses the viewer in a tranquil natural setting, where boats rest among tall reeds on the water’s edge. The foreground is dominated by dense vegetation painted in warm yellows, greens, and golden tones. The wild grasses and reeds frame the scene, their expressive strokes giving them a dynamic, almost wind-swept appearance. The rich texture of the paint enhances the organic quality of the landscape, making the foliage feel alive and tactile. Nestled within the reeds, two boats are partially submerged in the reflective water. The boats, painted in earthy browns, deep reds, and hints of blue, contrast subtly with the surrounding greenery. Their stillness suggests they have been left to rest, possibly by fishermen or travelers who once navigated the river. The reflections of the boats ripple softly in the water, adding depth and a sense of realism to the scene. The middle ground features a lush, dense forest in varying shades of green, with golden accents that hint at the changing seasons. The trees are painted with bold, impasto brushstrokes, creating texture and depth as they merge into one another. Their placement in the composition helps frame the boats, drawing the eye toward the center of the painting. Above, the sky is depicted in soft blues and whites, with hints of lavender, adding a serene contrast to the earthy tones below. The swirling clouds, painted with light, expressive strokes, contribute to the painting’s airy and dreamy quality, enhancing the sense of calm and natural beauty. The painting captures a fleeting moment where nature stands still, and the presence of boats suggests stories of past journeys and waiting adventures. Through masterful use of color, texture, and composition, the artist invites the viewer to experience the soothing atmosphere of this riverside haven, where time slows, and nature’s beauty remains undisturbed.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Boats on the shore"
* 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.