Oil painting Plowed field and haystacks Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№AAA4013

This oil painting cardboard, titled "Plowed field and haystacks", the artist employs thick, expressive brushstrokes, using the impasto technique to create a sense of movement and depth, making the scenery come to life. The foreground is dominated by a freshly plowed field painted in earthy reds, browns, and deep purples. The texture of the thick brushstrokes emphasizes the uneven and rugged terrain, suggesting the hard work of farmers preparing the land. The contrast between the dark soil and the bright greens and yellows of the surrounding vegetation highlights the cycle of nature—where the land, once tilled, will soon give life to new crops. In the middle ground, golden haystacks are scattered across the field, adding warmth to the scene. Their shapes are roughly defined with heavy applications of paint, giving them a tactile quality, as if they were catching the light of the afternoon sun. The presence of haystacks indicates the completion of a harvest, a moment of rest before the fields are prepared for another season. Beyond the field, a cluster of trees with dark green and blue hues stands tall, creating a natural boundary between the cultivated land and the open sky. The expressive brushstrokes capture the density of the foliage, with deep shadows contrasting against the bright sky. The trees sway gently, adding to the sense of movement throughout the painting. The sky is a breathtaking expanse of blues, whites, and hints of lavender, filled with large, billowing clouds that seem to float effortlessly. The dynamic strokes give the impression of a soft breeze, further enhancing the vibrancy of the scene. The light filtering through the clouds casts a warm glow over the landscape, illuminating the fields and making the colors even more intense. The artist’s use of bold, contrasting colors and textured application of paint brings a sense of life and energy to the composition. The combination of warm and cool tones creates a balanced and harmonious scene, evoking feelings of peace, nostalgia, and appreciation for rural simplicity. The painting celebrates the beauty of the agricultural landscape, showcasing both the labor involved in working the land and the serene beauty that follows a successful harvest.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Plowed field and haystacks"
* 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.