Oil painting Cool evening with the smell of grass Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№AAA5351

The Oil painting on Canvas titled "Cool evening with the smell of grass" evokes a moment steeped in rural charm and sensory nostalgia. A picturesque village scene unfolds under a gentle twilight sky, where shadows begin to stretch across the earth, and the scent of freshly cut grass lingers in the air. The painting immediately immerses the viewer in the peaceful ambiance of countryside life, one marked by slow rhythms and nature’s quiet magnificence. The composition is alive with vivid, expressive strokes—deep greens, bold purples, cool blues, and radiant flashes of pink—capturing not only the physical environment but the emotional temperature of the evening. The foreground introduces us to a figure, likely a villager, walking a narrow dirt path carved into the lush grass, carrying pails, perhaps filled with water. This solitary silhouette adds a human presence to the tranquil setting, reinforcing the bond between man and land. Clad in blue and red, the figure contrasts beautifully with the green hues of the meadow, drawing our attention to their quiet movement and the task at hand. Surrounding the figure are blooming bushes, their blossoms rendered with passionate daubs of pink and magenta, suggesting lilac or rose bushes basking in the fading light. To the left and right, dense vegetation thrives in the untamed richness of summer. The brushstrokes are vigorous and layered, creating depth and texture that mimics the unpredictable beauty of overgrown flora. The trees and shrubs, painted in vibrant tones ranging from emerald to deep forest green, appear almost to whisper in the evening breeze. Among them, a large flowering bush stands boldly, its purple petals almost pulsing with color, a visual anchor that balances the composition. Beyond the immediate path and floral expanse rise two rustic homes, their sloping roofs weathered yet comforting, rendered in earthy ochres and dark browns. These dwellings speak to a way of life rooted in simplicity and nature, their presence grounding the viewer in a time and place where the essentials of life—sun, soil, work, and rest—remain unchanged. The rooftops reflect the last remnants of sunlight, suggesting that the day is nearing its close, yet warmth still radiates from the canvas. Above, the sky—though subtle—is painted with layered hues of gray, lavender, and soft white. It holds a sense of transition, hinting at approaching dusk but not yet fully surrendering to it.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Cool evening with the smell of grass"
* ARTISTS: Oleksiy Ivanyuk
* SIZE: 15x20 cm/5.90x7.87 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, canvas
* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection
* CONDITION: we tried to convey the maximum information with the help of photos about this 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.