Oil painting River with boats along the shore Yuriy Suprunchuk

№AAA5518

The Oil painting on Cardboard titled “River with boats along the shore” captures a tranquil riverside scene where water, sky, and land merge into a harmonious composition full of light, color, and delicate atmosphere. The painting immerses the viewer into a quiet moment of nature, evoking the feeling of standing by the water’s edge, surrounded by the calm rustle of leaves, the distant chirping of birds, and the faint sound of ripples moving across the river’s surface. Through expressive brushwork and a vibrant palette, the artist conveys not only the beauty of the landscape but also the serenity and timelessness of such rural riverside scenes. The river takes center stage, stretching across the canvas as a reflective mirror of the world around it. Painted in rich shades of deep blue and muted turquoise, the water carries subtle reflections of trees and sky, blended with strokes of lavender, soft violet, and pale green. These hues create a shimmering effect that suggests both clarity and depth, emphasizing the dual nature of the river as a place of calm stillness and continuous movement. At the same time, streaks of vertical brushwork hint at the shifting light and the gentle undulation of the surface, reminding the viewer that water is never truly still. Anchored on the water’s edge, two boats rest quietly, their presence both modest and significant. One, painted in a bold shade of crimson red with accents of brown, immediately draws the viewer’s eye, standing out against the cooler tones of the water. Its reflection shimmers faintly on the river’s surface, doubling its visual weight while hinting at the passage of light. The second boat, smaller and rendered in softer whites and muted purples, contrasts with the first in both size and tone, offering a quiet balance. Together, they symbolize human connection to the river, vessels of work and leisure, resting until they are once again called into use. The shorelines are rendered with dynamic energy, their earthy tones of ochre, orange, and sienna merging seamlessly with the greens of grass and foliage. On the right-hand side, warm patches of sunlit ground create a vivid contrast against the cooler water, suggesting the warmth of midday light filtering through the trees. These golden tones enrich the scene with a sense of life and natural abundance, guiding the eye toward the edges of the canvas where the land curves gently into the distance.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "River with boats along the shore"
* ARTISTS: Yuriy Suprunchuk
* SIZE: 14.6x19.6 cm/5.74x7.71 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, cardboard
* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection
* CONDITION: we tried to convey the maximum information with the help of photos about this 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.