Oil painting Still life with apples Oksana Ivanyuk

№Kalen 1646

The Oil painting Canvas titled “Still life with apples” radiates warmth and vibrancy, offering a poetic meditation on the harmony of nature’s abundance and the intimacy of everyday life. At the heart of the composition, a dark ceramic jug overflows with a lush bouquet of flowers, painted in bold, expressive strokes that capture their freshness and liveliness. Shades of fiery orange, deep crimson, bright yellow, and muted whites create a dynamic palette that not only delights the eye but also symbolizes the richness of the seasons, the passage of time, and the fleeting beauty of life. Each petal and leaf is rendered with thick, textured brushwork, emphasizing the tactile presence of the bouquet, as though the viewer could almost reach out and feel the layered paint. The lower portion of the painting introduces a grounded, rustic charm with the depiction of a wooden table on which rests a collection of fruits and natural elements. Three apples, painted in vibrant red and green, stand as luminous focal points, their roundness and shine contrasting with the angular strokes of the surrounding cloth. A sunflower head lies to the side, its golden petals slightly wilted, suggesting both vitality and the inevitability of decline. These elements balance the lively flowers above, grounding the scene in an atmosphere of contemplation and domestic simplicity. The draped cloth across the table adds an additional layer of texture and depth. Its multicolored surface, painted with a spectrum of blues, purples, reds, and earth tones, ties the composition together, linking the flowers, fruits, and wooden table in a single harmonious whole. The fabric seems almost to ripple under the weight of light and shadow, giving the still life an animated energy. This interplay between the solidity of objects and the fluidity of fabric suggests a subtle dialogue between permanence and impermanence. The neutral background provides a quiet counterbalance to the explosion of colors in the foreground. Rather than distracting, it emphasizes the richness of the subject matter, allowing the eye to linger on the intricate details of flowers, apples, and textiles. The painter’s mastery of light is evident in the way the colors glow with intensity, as though illuminated by a gentle afternoon sun that fills the space with warmth.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Still life with apples"
* ARTISTS: Oksana Ivanyuk
* SIZE: 80x70 cm/'31.49x27.55 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, canvas
* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection
* CONDITION: Photos provide accurate information about the product.

About the artist: Oksana Ivanyuk was born in 1964 in Rivne region. The love of painting has taken over from the baby. From 1975 to 1980 she studied at the Zoryan Art School of Rivne region.
In 1985 she graduated from the C.n Art College. M. Samokish (now has the status of a national university). Her teachers of painting were G. Kurilenko, V. Grigoriev. After graduating from the school, she began to work as a teacher of fine arts at the Piryatin School - a gymnasium of aesthetic education, which she founded with her husband in 1990.
Oksana Ivanyuk works in the landscape and still life genre. Personal exhibitions: Kyiv, Museum of Ukrainian Heritage; T. Shevchenko National Museum; the diplomatic mission of Ukraine to the USA (California) and others. She has participated in numerous exhibitions both in Ukraine and abroad.