{"product_id":"oil-painting-village-near-the-forest-alex-ivanyuk-1","title":"Oil painting Village near the forest Oleksiy Ivanyuk","description":"\u003cp\u003e№AAA4490\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe painting \"Village Near the Forest\" is a captivating oil composition on cardboard that immerses the viewer in the tranquility of rural life. The artist skillfully captures a picturesque village nestled at the edge of a dense forest, where nature and human habitation coexist in harmony. The impressionistic brushstrokes and thick impasto technique bring the landscape to life, making every detail feel tangible and dynamic. The foreground is bathed in vibrant greens, suggesting lush grasslands and pastures where villagers carry out their daily routines. The land is dotted with rustic wooden fences, their rough texture visible through the bold strokes of earthy browns and ochres. The fence posts lean slightly, weathered by time and nature, adding an authentic charm to the rural setting. Small white specks across the pasture suggest the presence of grazing animals, reinforcing the idyllic agricultural lifestyle. At the heart of the scene, the village consists of simple wooden houses with sloping roofs, painted in warm tones of ochre, deep brown, and soft beige. The walls of the houses, rendered with thick, expressive strokes, reflect the light of the sun, which peeks through the treetops. The roofs, slightly slanted and covered with thatch or wooden shingles, suggest a traditional countryside aesthetic, blending seamlessly with the surrounding landscape. Among the houses, tiny figures of villagers can be seen engaging in everyday activities. One figure, painted in a bold red hue, stands out against the green backdrop, drawing the viewer’s eye toward the human presence in the scene. This splash of red adds a focal point, symbolizing life and movement within the peaceful surroundings. The background is dominated by an impressive forest, painted in deep shades of green, brown, and hints of violet. The trees are towering and dense, their foliage a mix of warm and cool tones, suggesting the shifting play of sunlight filtering through the branches. The use of heavy impasto adds depth and texture, making the forest appear rich and full of mystery. Patches of golden yellow illuminate certain sections of the canopy, giving the impression of sunlit treetops, possibly during late afternoon when the light is warm and golden.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***\u003cbr\u003e* TITLE: \"Village near the forest\"\u003cbr\u003e* ARTISTS: Oleksiy Ivanyuk\u003cbr\u003e* SIZE: 20x15 cm\/'7.87x5.90 inches'\u003cbr\u003e* MEDIUM: oil, cardboard\u003cbr\u003e* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection\u003cbr\u003e* CONDITION: Photos provide accurate information about the product.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ukrainianvintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55800436162944,"sku":"AAA4490","price":242.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/1226\/5354\/files\/1_271957a8-b371-417c-8428-675d2754fa93.JPG?v=1742717493","url":"https:\/\/noframegallery.com\/en-gb\/products\/oil-painting-village-near-the-forest-alex-ivanyuk-1","provider":"NoFrame Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}