Oil painting Quiet fishing Yuriy Suprunchuk

№AAA4944

The oil painting on cardboard titled "Quiet Fishing" transports the viewer to a serene and intimate corner of the natural world, where time seems to pause and the pace of life slows to the gentle rhythm of rippling water. The scene is set on a calm, lily-covered pond, bathed in warm sunlight and surrounded by lush, vibrant greenery. This work is a celebration of stillness, solitude, and the quiet joy of connecting with nature. At the heart of the composition is a lone figure seated in a small wooden rowboat, casting a fishing line into the reflective surface of the water. The fisher appears relaxed and focused, perfectly integrated into the landscape, as though he has become one with his tranquil surroundings. The simplicity of his presence draws attention not to action, but to inaction—to the beauty of being still, of waiting, and of savoring the gentle moment. The boat itself is painted in soft tones, its pale green sides blending gently with the water beneath it, further emphasizing the harmony between man and nature. The water is rendered in rich, deep blues and greens, reflecting the sky and the dense foliage that embraces the pond. Lilypads float serenely across the surface, dotted with blooming water lilies in white, yellow, and soft cream hues. These flowers provide delicate highlights, adding texture and detail while reinforcing the sense of quiet abundance. The artist has used both sweeping and precise brushstrokes to give life to the water, capturing its glassy calm in the foreground and its subtle movement toward the background. To the left and right, the pond is bordered by a wild array of reeds, grasses, and flowering aquatic plants, painted in energetic, loose strokes that contrast with the smoothness of the water. The varied shades of green—from emerald and moss to olive and gold—create a living, breathing landscape that feels both spontaneous and deeply observed. The reflection of the trees in the water is slightly distorted, suggesting a gentle breeze, adding just enough motion to keep the scene alive without disrupting its peace. Behind the trees, nestled under the shadows of tall, leaning trunks, is a small, traditional rural house with a thatched roof. The cottage, partially obscured by the trees, is painted in soft white and beige with blue window frames that stand out subtly against the foliage.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Quiet fishing"
* ARTISTS: Yuriy Suprunchuk
* SIZE: 30x40 cm/'11.81x15.74 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, cardboard
* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection
* CONDITION: Photos provide accurate information about the product.

About the artist: Zhitomir artist Suprunchuk Yuri Sergeevich Born on April 11, 1961, in the city of Zhitomir. Graduated from the Zheleznogorsk Art School, R. (1982). Teachers in the specialty: V. Chukuev, E. Nikulin. Painter. Member of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine (2002). Major works: "Near the house" (2005), "Winter on the outskirts of Zhitomir" (2006), "Autumn still life" (2004). Lived and worked in the city of Zhitomir.