Oil painting There is a cold breeze in the field Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№AAA5790

The Oil painting Canvas titled "There is a cold breeze in the field" captures the raw and untamed energy of nature through bold strokes and an evocative palette that immediately immerses the viewer in the sensation of a chilly wind sweeping across the landscape. The artist has chosen to portray the field not in warm golden tones of serenity but in deep greens, dark purples, and cool blues, lending the work a sense of mystery and intensity. The entire surface shimmers with motion, as if the brush itself were guided by the unseen hand of the wind that bends trees, sways grasses, and ripples through the field. At the center of the composition, scattered brushstrokes of luminous greens and violets suggest the vast openness of the field, rendered with thick impasto that almost vibrates with energy. The strokes are rapid and layered, imitating the gusts of wind that rush across the terrain. Closer to the foreground, darker greens dominate, interrupted by sharp accents of yellow and purple, depicting grasses bending under the force of the breeze. This dynamic layering of tones and textures not only defines the field but also creates a rhythm that mirrors the natural cadence of the wind itself. The trees, painted with vertical strokes in shades of green, black, and touches of red, stand resilient yet visibly affected by the gusts. Their trunks lean slightly, and their crowns scatter in chaotic, swirling motion, suggesting resistance against the invisible yet palpable force. They act as living witnesses of the weather’s power, rooted in the earth yet never immune to the atmosphere’s temperament. The energy of the brushwork gives these trees both strength and fragility, reminding the viewer of nature’s dual character—enduring yet vulnerable. In the background, the field opens to reveal a structure that appears to be a haystack or a small hut, built of dark purples and blues, accented with surprising flecks of fiery red and orange. These touches of warmth stand out dramatically against the otherwise cold palette, symbolizing perhaps the presence of life and human labor amidst the vastness of nature. The subdued glow of these colors adds a focal point of contrast, anchoring the viewer’s eye amidst the swirling greens and creating a balance between warmth and chill, shelter and exposure.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "There is a cold breeze in the field"
* 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.