Oil painting The beginning of the harvest in the garden Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№AAA5357

The Oil painting on Canvas titled "The beginning of the harvest in the garden" is a vibrant, expressive depiction of rural life and the intimate bond between humans and nature. With broad, dynamic brushstrokes and a rich palette of colors, the artist captures the essence of a moment when the first fruits of labor are being gathered under a luminous sky. The central focus of the composition is a pair of figures, likely farmers or gardeners, who bend over the land with purposeful gestures, fully immersed in the task of harvesting. Their presence adds a human narrative to the landscape, anchoring the viewer in the rhythm of agricultural life and the changing of seasons. The use of oil on canvas allows the artist to build texture and depth, giving life to the rolling fields and the billowing clouds above. The scene is bathed in natural light, with a turquoise-blue sky filled with thick, textured clouds, some tinged with soft pinks and creamy whites. These clouds, though partly abstracted in their form, evoke a sense of airiness and movement that contrasts with the grounded earth below. The brushwork in the sky is energetic yet harmonious, suggesting a warm, breezy day — ideal for working outdoors. The land itself is depicted with a masterful blend of warm ochres, earthy browns, and vivid greens, accentuated with purples and reds that suggest blooming plants or ripe produce. Patches of orange peeking through the painted surface add a feeling of warmth and vitality, as if the earth itself radiates with the energy of the harvest. The composition is layered, with various tones working together to depict rows of cultivated land, blossoming vegetation, and tall trees standing in the background. These trees, rendered with darker greens and bold vertical strokes, provide a sense of scale and protection, acting as silent witnesses to the labor unfolding below. Despite the clear focus on the harvest, the painting exudes a celebratory mood rather than one of toil. There is joy embedded in the scene — perhaps in the satisfaction of work well done, or in the promise of abundance that the harvest brings. The post-impressionistic style, with its vivid and somewhat abstract use of color, invites the viewer to feel the mood rather than analyze the detail. This approach makes the painting emotionally resonant, sparking memories or imaginations of time spent in the countryside, surrounded by nature’s bounty.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "The beginning of the harvest in the garden"
* ARTISTS: Oleksiy Ivanyuk
* SIZE: 15x20 cm/5.90x7.87 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, canvas
* 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: 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.