Oil painting Yellow rays of sunset Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№AAA4099

This oil painting cardboard, titled "Yellow rays of sunset", the sky is ablaze with warm yellows, deep pinks, and soft purples, capturing the dramatic beauty of a sunset that seems to set the entire landscape alight. The bold use of color and impasto brushstrokes create a sense of movement and depth, making the scene feel both dynamic and timeless. The rooftops appear to shimmer in the warm light, reflecting the hues of the sunset as they nestle into the lush surroundings. The houses, though loosely defined, suggest a rustic charm, their sloping roofs and chimneys blending seamlessly with the natural environment. The middle ground is dominated by tall, slender trees that reach skyward, their green and yellow foliage dappled with fiery highlights. These trees act as a natural divider between the village and the vast, expressive sky, their textured forms creating a striking contrast against the smooth expanses of color above. The trees are rendered with thick, confident brushstrokes, giving them a strong presence while also allowing the colors to bleed into one another, further enhancing the painting’s sense of harmony. The sky is an explosion of warmth and vibrancy, painted with broad, sweeping strokes of yellow, orange, and pink. These colors meld together, forming a tapestry of light that bathes the entire village in a surreal, almost dreamlike glow. The setting sun, though not directly visible, makes its presence known through the intensity of the hues, casting a golden radiance that seems to permeate every element of the painting. Throughout the scene, the interplay of warm and cool tones creates a sense of depth and energy, capturing the fleeting yet powerful moment when the sun dips below the horizon. The artist’s use of thick paint application adds to the textural richness of the piece, making the viewer feel as if they could reach out and touch the glowing landscape. The composition is both structured and spontaneous, balancing the solidity of the village buildings with the fluidity of the sky and trees. The overall impression is one of warmth, nostalgia, and the ever-changing beauty of nature. This painting beautifully conveys the magic of twilight in a countryside village, where the last golden rays of sunlight transform the ordinary into something extraordinary.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Yellow rays of sunset"
* 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.