{"product_id":"oil-painting-house-on-a-march-day-oleksiy-ivanyuk","title":"Oil painting House on a March day Oleksiy Ivanyuk","description":"№Kalen 1554\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe oil painting on Canvas titled \"House on a March Day\" invites the viewer into a quiet and reflective moment at the end of winter, when the first hints of spring begin to touch the landscape but the cold still lingers in the air. Through the use of thick impasto brushstrokes and a subdued, earthy palette, the artist creates a deeply atmospheric and emotionally resonant depiction of rural life in early spring. At the center of the composition stands a modest village house with thick walls painted in pale tones, bordered by deep blue-green trim. Its low, sloping roof, rendered in ochre and mossy browns, is slightly uneven, testifying to years of enduring wind and snow. The structure feels sturdy and intimate, a symbol of endurance and warmth in the face of the changing seasons. Two small, dark windows reflect the cool light of the March sky, while a weathered door stands slightly ajar, hinting at life within. To the left of the house rise bare trees, most likely birches, their white trunks marked with the earthy browns and deep greys of winter. Their branches twist skyward, thin and spidery, catching the last of the icy wind. There are no leaves, but the trees are not lifeless; rather, they seem poised—waiting. Their stark silhouettes are outlined against a sky painted in hues of steel blue, lavender, and stormy violet, suggesting a sky that is both heavy with late winter clouds and already beginning to break open for spring. The foreground is a patchwork of muted golds, earthy ochres, and worn-down greens. The grass is not yet lush, but hints of its return are visible beneath the traces of melted snow and frozen earth. The ground is uneven, marked by the traces of footpaths and the natural undulation of the land. A single figure—a villager wrapped in a red coat and blue hat—stands in front of the house, their back slightly hunched, either pausing in thought or on their way to a familiar chore. This figure provides a human connection to the scene, reinforcing the sense of routine and resilience embedded in country life. The composition conveys the essence of March—not yet spring, no longer truly winter. The cold tones of the trees and sky contrast with the warmth suggested by the walls of the house and the soft glow of earth beginning to thaw. The tension between these seasonal elements is masterfully handled, evoking a mood that is both contemplative and hopeful.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***\u003cbr\u003e* TITLE: \"House on a March day\"\u003cbr\u003e* ARTISTS: Oleksiy Ivanyuk\u003cbr\u003e* SIZE: 25x30 cm\/'9.84x11.81 inches'\u003cbr\u003e* MEDIUM: oil, canvas\u003cbr\u003e* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection\u003cbr\u003e* CONDITION: Photos provide accurate information about the product.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout 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.","brand":"Ukrainianvintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56648938914176,"sku":"Kalen1554","price":154.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/1226\/5354\/files\/1_509dd17a-45f6-46a4-9fe2-0f1973f66376.jpg?v=1759818741","url":"https:\/\/noframegallery.com\/en-gb\/products\/oil-painting-house-on-a-march-day-oleksiy-ivanyuk","provider":"NoFrame Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}