Oil painting In autumn after the rain Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№AAA3956

This oil painting cardboard, titled "In autumn after the rain", the artist employs a rich impasto technique, layering thick, textured brushstrokes to create a dynamic and expressive composition filled with movement and light. The interplay of warm and cool tones enhances the contrast between the wet ground and the golden autumn fields, creating a visually captivating scene. In the foreground, a cluster of trees stands tall, their leaves a mix of deep greens and hints of yellow, suggesting the transition of seasons. The heavy application of paint gives the foliage a tactile, almost sculptural quality, while the trunks and branches are defined with bold, dark strokes that ground them firmly within the landscape. The base of the trees is surrounded by patches of damp earth and scattered stones, painted in shades of cool blues and grays, reflecting the moisture left by the recent rain. Beyond the trees, the open field stretches across the canvas, bathed in the warm glow of autumnal yellows, golds, and ochres. The impasto technique creates a sense of depth and movement, as if the grass is still glistening with raindrops. In the middle ground, a group of grazing cows, painted in deep browns, reds, and whites, adds life and a pastoral charm to the composition. Their small, loosely defined forms blend harmoniously with the surrounding landscape, reinforcing the natural rhythm of rural life. The background features distant rolling hills and a sky filled with swirling clouds in shades of purple, lavender, and soft pink. These cool, moody tones contrast beautifully with the golden hues of the field, emphasizing the effect of the receding storm and the return of light to the landscape. The thick brushstrokes in the sky create a sense of movement, as if the clouds are still shifting, dispersing to reveal glimpses of blue. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of renewal and tranquility, capturing the freshness and vibrancy that follows a rain shower. The artist’s masterful use of color and texture brings the scene to life, allowing the viewer to almost feel the dampness in the air, hear the distant calls of cows, and witness the sun beginning to break through the dissipating clouds. The expressive brushwork and bold contrasts make the painting a striking yet soothing depiction of an autumnal landscape, inviting the viewer to experience the beauty of a moment suspended between rain and sunshine.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "In autumn after the rain"
* 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.