Oil painting Fragrant hay in the field Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№AAA3934

This oil painting cardboard, titled "Fragrant hay in the field", the painting captures the essence of a warm, sunlit day in the countryside, where freshly stacked hay bales stand tall against the expansive sky. The composition is dominated by three large haystacks, each rendered with thick, impasto brushstrokes that emphasize their rich texture and earthy tones. These haystacks, in shades of deep brown, golden yellow, and hints of green, suggest freshly cut grass drying under the sun, exuding the scent of late summer or early autumn. The vibrant green field in the foreground is bathed in warm sunlight, with long, dynamic brushstrokes adding movement to the grass. Shadows stretch across the field, cast by the haystacks, painted in cool blue and green tones, contrasting with the warm hues of the sunlit areas. This contrast creates a striking interplay of light and shadow, enhancing the depth of the scene. The background features a brilliant sky, where soft blue blends with touches of white and yellow, suggesting fluffy clouds drifting lazily. The horizon is marked by a subtle band of golden-orange, possibly depicting the distant glow of the setting or rising sun, adding warmth and harmony to the color palette. The artist’s expressive use of thick oil paint and bold colors brings the landscape to life, evoking the sensations of a peaceful rural setting. The rustic, unstructured application of paint adds energy and vibrancy, making the haystacks appear almost tangible. This piece captures not just the visual beauty of the countryside but also the atmosphere—the scent of hay, the whisper of the wind, and the tranquility of a moment frozen in time.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Fragrant hay in the field"
* 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.