Oil painting Sunny day in the garden Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№AAA4732

The oil painting on cardboard titled "Sunny Day in the Garden" is a vivid depiction of rural life, where nature and human activity blend harmoniously under the warm glow of the sun. The artist employs bold, expressive brushstrokes and a rich color palette to create a textured, dynamic scene that feels alive with movement and warmth. At the forefront of the composition, a farmer is seen tending to the garden, hunched over in a posture of hard work and care. The figure, painted in deep blues and earthy browns, stands out against the vibrant soil, which is depicted in bold shades of burnt orange, red, and green. The rhythmic strokes of the brush suggest rows of cultivated land, where crops are growing under the golden light. The garden is full of life, with patches of greenery scattered among the freshly tilled soil, adding a sense of depth and variety to the foreground. The middle ground features a small cluster of rural houses, their roofs painted in striking reds and yellows. The warmth of the colors gives the impression of sunlit walls, where light dances upon the surfaces, creating an inviting and homely atmosphere. The houses are nestled amidst trees, which rise in various shades of green, some touched with hints of purple and blue, adding contrast and a sense of coolness to the otherwise sun-drenched landscape. The thick application of paint enhances the sense of texture, making the foliage appear almost tangible. Beyond the houses, the background is a mix of deep greens, blues, and purples, representing a lush forest or rolling countryside. The artist’s use of color is particularly striking in the sky, where shades of blue and violet blend together, hinting at drifting clouds or the subtle changes in light throughout the day. The expressive brushstrokes in the sky create a sense of movement, as if a gentle breeze is passing through, rustling the leaves and stirring the fields below. The composition is balanced, with the farmer and the garden anchoring the lower half of the painting, while the houses and trees rise toward the top, leading the viewer’s eye through the scene in a natural and engaging way. The interplay of warm and cool colors, combined with the textured application of paint, gives the painting a dynamic yet harmonious feel, capturing both the stillness and activity of a rural garden on a bright, sunny day.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Sunny day in the garden"
* 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.