Oil painting Evening autumn wind Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№AAA4728

The oil painting on cardboard titled "Evening Autumn Wind" captures the tranquil essence of an autumn evening, where nature slowly prepares for the colder months ahead. The rich texture of the impasto technique brings depth and emotion to the scene, allowing the viewer to almost feel the crisp breeze moving through the trees and across the land. The foreground of the painting is filled with deep, rich greens and earthy browns, representing the rolling countryside just before the final transformation of autumn takes hold. Streaks of blue and purple intermingle with the landscape, reflecting the fading daylight and the cool undertones of the approaching dusk. The thick brushstrokes create a sense of movement, as if the wind is rippling through the tall grass, making it sway gently in rhythmic harmony with nature. A small herd of grazing animals, possibly cows or sheep, moves across the middle ground of the painting. Their white and brown coats stand out against the cool hues of the field, providing a warm contrast that adds balance to the composition. They seem unbothered by the stirring wind, calmly continuing their slow journey along the pasture, an embodiment of the peaceful rural life that remains unchanged despite the shifting seasons. The trees in the background are depicted with bold strokes of orange, yellow, and brown, signifying the rich hues of autumn foliage. Some trees are already shedding their leaves, their branches standing bare against the backdrop of a sky filled with swirling colors. The mix of deep blues, teals, and purples in the sky suggests the transition from day to night, while streaks of lighter yellow and green hint at the last remnants of sunlight filtering through the fast-moving clouds. The upper part of the painting is dominated by an expressive sky, where the swirling brushstrokes and blended colors convey the movement of the wind as it rushes through the landscape. The sky is alive with shifting clouds and changing light, reflecting the dynamic nature of autumn evenings when the air grows colder and the atmosphere is filled with anticipation. The artist’s use of color and texture in this piece highlights the beauty of an ordinary countryside moment, transforming it into something extraordinary. The contrast between the warm tones of the trees and the cool shades of the sky and ground creates a striking visual harmony, while the heavy, textured application of paint enhances the raw, organic feel of the scenery.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Evening autumn wind"
* 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.