Oil painting Fishermen under the light of the sea Yuri Suprunchuk

№AAA5479

The Oil painting on Cardboard titled “Fishermen under the Light of the Sea” vividly captures the essence of coastal life, portraying a moment when fishermen prepare their boats against the dazzling backdrop of the ocean. The canvas is alive with movement, sound, and light, inviting the viewer into a world where labor and nature exist in a timeless dialogue. At the forefront, several boats rest on the rocky shore, their hulls painted in shades of white and blue, marked by the scars of time, waves, and endless voyages. The largest of them, anchored firmly with ropes tied to heavy rocks, bears painted numbers on its side, a detail that adds authenticity and grounds the scene in the tangible world of maritime work. Draped over its edge, deep blue tarps and fishing nets shimmer under the soft sunlight, their folds rendered with thick, textured strokes that speak of weight, use, and routine. The fishermen themselves are central to the narrative. Painted with swift, confident gestures, they embody both energy and calm determination. One bends forward, caught mid-action, his bright yellow shirt glowing like a beacon against the darker tones of the shore and sea, while another, dressed in a bold red garment, stands firmly by a boat, gazing out toward the horizon as if measuring the distance of the journey ahead. Their figures, though not rendered in painstaking detail, pulse with life, suggesting the physicality of their work and their intimate connection with the sea. Beyond them, the turquoise waters stretch outward, reflecting both light and shadow. The brushwork here is fluid and expansive, creating waves that move with rhythmic energy. Seagulls soar overhead, their white wings catching the sunlight, adding further vitality and freedom to the scene. In the far distance, white sails of other boats appear against the darker blues of the horizon, echoing both the endless expanse of the sea and the collective rhythm of coastal life. These distant sails lend the painting a sense of depth and continuity, reminding the viewer of the larger maritime world that stretches beyond the immediate shoreline.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Fishermen under the light of the sea"
* ARTISTS: Yuriy Suprunchuk
* SIZE: 29.8x40 cm/11.73x15.74 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, cardboard
* 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: Zhitomir artist Suprunchuk Yuri Sergeevich Born on April 11, 1961, in the city of Zhitomir. Graduated from the Zheleznogorsk Art School, R. (1982). Teachers in the specialty: V. Chukuev, E. Nikulin. Painter. Member of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine (2002). Major works: "Near the house" (2005), "Winter on the outskirts of Zhitomir" (2006), "Autumn still life" (2004). Lived and worked in the city of Zhitomir.