Oil painting Silent drift on the waves of a river Boris Serdyuk

№AAA5450

The Oil painting on Cardboard titled “Silent drift on the waves of a river” captures a moment of stillness and intimacy between land, water, and sky, expressed with expressive brushstrokes and a rich palette of autumnal and cool tones. The scene is simultaneously tranquil and full of quiet tension, as though the earth itself has paused to listen to the soft rhythm of the river’s current. The artist conveys this hushed atmosphere not by depicting grand gestures of nature, but through subtle transitions of color, form, and texture that resonate with a meditative harmony. In the left half of the composition, a cluster of trees and shrubs dominates, painted in deep shades of sienna, ochre, and burnt orange, suggesting the onset of autumn. The thick impasto of the foliage makes the surface vibrate with warmth, as though each stroke holds a lingering memory of sunlight absorbed over long summer days. Yet there is also a sense of decay—leaves that are no longer fresh green but brittle, preparing to fall. Among these fiery colors, cooler violets and muted purples are interwoven, foreshadowing the transition to a colder season. The branches, painted with rapid strokes of gray and brown, extend outward toward the water, almost touching the river as if yearning to connect with its calm surface. The river itself is depicted with cooler shades of lilac, blue, and gray, spreading broadly across the right half of the canvas. The artist layers the colors in smooth, wide strokes, in contrast to the dense, textured foliage. This difference in technique enhances the impression of the river’s stillness—a vast mirror where light and shadow glide silently over the surface. Slight touches of turquoise and violet bring depth, suggesting gentle currents beneath the calm exterior. In the near foreground, a small dark shape, possibly a boat, rests quietly on the riverbank. Its presence adds a human note to the scene, though no figure is depicted. The boat seems forgotten, abandoned to the rhythm of nature, reinforcing the theme of drifting in silence and surrendering to the inevitability of time. The background reveals a line of distant forested shore, painted in darker tones, almost merging with the horizon. Above it stretches the expansive sky, a key element in the painting’s atmosphere. The sky is composed of layered brushstrokes in lavender, mauve, and hints of pale turquoise, capturing the mood of an evening or late afternoon light.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Silent drift on the waves of a river"
* ARTISTS: Boris Serdyuk
* SIZE: 19.8x34.5 cm/7.79x13.58 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 artists: Serdyuk Boris Petrovich was born on June 30, 1960 in the city of Konotop Sumy region. He graduated from the Yuri-Polish Pedagogical College (artistic and graphic department). The first exhibitions took place in Konotop in the 90's. Since 1999 - a free artist. Now lives and works in the city of Kremenchug, Poltava region.