Oil painting Near the old hill Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№AAA4048

This oil painting cardboard, titled "Near the old hill", the artist’s use of thick, expressive brushstrokes and a rich color palette brings depth and movement to the scene, making it feel alive with the warmth of the earth and the crispness of the changing season. In the foreground, golden fields stretch across the canvas, rendered in bold, impasto strokes of ochre, burnt sienna, and deep orange. These textured strokes create the impression of dry grass and scattered vegetation, evoking the late stages of harvest time. The artist’s dynamic application of paint suggests the roughness of the terrain, adding a tactile quality to the composition. At the center, a group of white geese can be seen moving across the field, their figures small yet distinct. The contrast between their bright plumage and the darker, earthy tones of the ground emphasizes their presence, adding a touch of life and movement to the otherwise still landscape. Their inclusion suggests a pastoral scene, reinforcing the sense of quiet countryside life. On the left, a few leafless trees stand tall, their branches reaching upward in expressive, gestural strokes of deep brown and ochre. These trees add verticality to the painting, balancing the horizontal lines of the field and hills. The texture of the bark, depicted through thick layers of paint, creates a sense of ruggedness, reinforcing the natural beauty of the landscape. The background features a dark, rolling hill that forms a strong contrast against the lighter tones of the foreground. Painted in deep browns, dark blues, and hints of warm red, the hill acts as a backdrop that enhances the vibrancy of the colors in the foreground. Its rough, uneven surface is depicted with broad, confident strokes, giving it a sense of weight and permanence. Above the scene, the sky is a mix of cool blues and soft greens, with patches of bright yellow breaking through, possibly suggesting the warmth of the sun filtering through an overcast sky. The blending of colors creates an atmospheric effect, adding to the depth and mood of the painting. The interplay of warm earth tones with cooler sky hues, combined with the thick, expressive brushwork, makes this piece a vibrant and evocative representation of rural life. The geese serve as a charming focal point, guiding the viewer’s eye through the painting and adding a narrative element to the scene.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Near the old hill"
* 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.