Oil painting Field of sunflowers Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№Kalen 1652

The Oil painting Canvas titled "Field of sunflowers" captures the radiant energy of a summer day, where the brilliance of sunlit nature is translated into a vibrant symphony of colors and textures. The composition immediately draws the eye to the golden sea of sunflowers dominating the lower half of the canvas, their round faces turned upward, as if absorbing the warmth and vitality of the sun itself. Each flower head, painted in bold strokes of yellow, orange, and deep red, radiates with individuality, yet collectively they form a rhythmic, almost musical pattern across the field. The artist’s impasto technique intensifies their vitality, giving the flowers a sculptural presence, as though they could almost be touched. Above this radiant field rises a majestic expanse of sky, filled with swirling clouds rendered in pastel tones of soft pinks, creamy whites, aquas, and delicate lavenders. The brushstrokes are broad and expressive, imbuing the heavens with movement and dynamism, echoing the eternal dance between light and atmosphere. The clouds seem alive, rolling and drifting, balancing the intensity of the sunflower field with their airy grace. The contrast between the grounded energy of the flowers and the expansive, ever-shifting sky creates a harmony that feels both grounded and limitless. On the horizon, a band of dark green trees provides a dramatic backdrop, their dense foliage standing in powerful counterpoint to the fluidity of the clouds. The trees are painted with layered greens, blues, and deep earthy tones, their forms abstracted just enough to blend into the natural rhythm of the painting. A small structure with a red-tiled roof peeks through the greenery, anchoring the scene with a human touch and evoking the quiet charm of rural life. This small detail gives the viewer a sense of place, reminding them of the intimate relationship between people and the land that sustains them. The field itself transitions seamlessly from vibrant yellows and oranges of the sunflowers to softer golden hues of wheat or dry grasses, painted with quick, textured strokes. These elements suggest the richness of late summer, a season when the earth offers its bounty in full measure. The ground shimmers with hints of green and blue, interwoven with strokes of ochre and burnt sienna, creating a sense of depth and vitality.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Field of sunflowers"
* ARTISTS: Oleksiy Ivanyuk
* SIZE: 30x35 cm/'11.81x13.77 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, canvas
* 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 C.n 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.