Oil painting Hot sunny day in the village Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№AAA4103

This oil painting cardboard, titled "Hot sunny day in the village", the artist's expressive use of color and texture brings the scene to life, evoking the intense heat of a summer day in the countryside. In the foreground, golden fields dominate the composition, their rich yellows and ochres glowing under the sun’s relentless rays. The thick, impasto brushstrokes create a sense of movement, as if the dry grasses are swaying gently in the breeze. The fields appear to be recently harvested, with neatly stacked bundles of hay arranged in rows, reinforcing the impression of an active, working village. Beyond the golden expanse, the painting reveals a cluster of white-walled, red-roofed houses nestled among lush greenery. The rooftops, painted in bold reds and oranges, contrast sharply with the cool blues and purples of the distant mountains. This striking juxtaposition of warm and cool tones enhances the depth and atmosphere of the scene, making the village feel like a peaceful retreat amidst the summer heat. Tall trees rise up behind the houses, their foliage painted in deep greens and hints of blue, providing a sense of shelter and relief from the scorching sun. Their twisting branches and varied hues suggest movement, as if rustling in a light breeze. The background features a soft sky with pale blues, whites, and delicate pinks, suggesting a few wispy clouds drifting lazily, offering little respite from the heat. The impasto technique, with its thick layers of paint, adds a tactile quality to the composition, making the scene feel almost tangible. The brushstrokes are energetic and expressive, giving the landscape a dynamic, lively character while maintaining an overall sense of peace and stillness. It invites the viewer to immerse themselves in the idyllic charm of rural life, feeling the heat of the sun, hearing the rustle of the wind through the dry grass, and sensing the peaceful rhythm of village existence.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Hot sunny day in the village"
* 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.