Oil painting City along the river Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№AAA4068

This oil painting cardboard, titled "City along the river", the artist employs a rich and expressive impasto technique, creating a textured surface that brings depth and vibrancy to the scene. In the foreground, the river dominates the lower part of the composition, its reflective surface mirroring the soft golden light of the sky. The brushstrokes add dynamism, making the river feel alive, flowing steadily past the town. The middle ground features a cluster of small houses with red roofs, interspersed with patches of green foliage. The buildings are painted with loose yet expressive strokes, giving them a rustic, inviting charm. The varying shades of red, white, and blue in the structures create a harmonious contrast against the natural tones of the trees and water. The presence of a church with a golden dome adds a focal point, standing tall among the houses and drawing the eye to the heart of the city. Flanking the town, tall, slender trees rise, framing the composition. Their dark green hues provide a sense of stability and structure, while their elongated forms lead the viewer’s gaze upward toward the sky. The trees appear to sway gently, as if moved by a light breeze, adding a natural rhythm to the painting. The background showcases distant rolling hills and mountains, painted in soft purples and blues. These muted tones create a sense of atmospheric perspective, enhancing the illusion of depth. The mountains serve as a serene backdrop, emphasizing the town’s idyllic location within nature. Above, the sky is a captivating mixture of soft golden yellows, warm grays, and hints of lavender. The subtle gradation of colors in the sky adds warmth and a sense of tranquility to the entire scene. The overall composition is balanced and harmonious, with natural elements and human habitation coexisting seamlessly. The artist’s choice of bold colors, textured brushwork, and expressive technique enhances the emotional impact of the painting, making it feel both nostalgic and timeless. This piece evokes a sense of peace, inviting the viewer to step into the landscape and experience the gentle beauty of a city embraced by nature.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "City along the river"
* 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.