Oil painting City after the rain Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№AAA3970

This oil painting cardboard, titled "City after the rain", the artist employs an expressive impasto technique, layering thick, textured brushstrokes to create a sense of movement and depth. The rich interplay of colors—lush greens, deep blues, and warm earthy tones—gives the composition an almost ethereal quality, as if the city is emerging from the mist of the rain. In the foreground, the scene is dominated by greenery, with various shades of green and hints of violet blending together. The heavy texture of the brushstrokes suggests dense foliage, perhaps trees or climbing vines dripping with moisture after the rain. The reflections of water glisten on the surfaces, catching the light and adding vibrancy to the painting. Amidst the lush greenery, buildings with red and orange rooftops appear partially obscured by the foliage. Their walls, painted in subdued shades of blue, yellow, and gray, suggest age and history, blending seamlessly with the surrounding natural elements. The artist’s loose, impressionistic style leaves details open to interpretation, allowing the viewer to imagine the character of this post-rain cityscape. In the background, a cluster of urban structures rises above the treetops, their shapes softened by the damp air. A tall spire or tower, painted in bright blue and white, stands as a focal point in the composition, possibly representing a church or historic landmark. The sky is a mix of deep reds and cool blues, suggesting the remnants of storm clouds dispersing as the sun begins to break through. The wet atmosphere is conveyed through the fluid blending of colors, giving the painting a sense of reflection and diffused light. The heavy brushstrokes mimic the way water distorts and enhances colors, making the landscape appear almost surreal. Pockets of bright red and orange add warmth and contrast, suggesting lights flickering in windows or the rich hues of wet rooftops. The overall composition is dynamic, with vertical elements of trees and buildings leading the eye upward, while the softened edges and misty effects create a feeling of tranquility and renewal. The painting evokes the quiet stillness that follows a rainstorm, when the air is fresh, and the cityscape glows with deepened color and softened light.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "City after the rain"
* ARTISTS: Oleksiy Ivanyuk
* SIZE: 20x15 cm/'7.87x5.90 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.