Oil painting Autumn evening silence Oksana Ivanyuk

№AAA3838

This oil painting cardboard, titled "Autumn evening silence", the painting is divided into three main elements: the overcast sky, the vibrant autumn foliage, and the reflective surface of the river. A lone figure, seated in a small green boat, gently rows across the still water. The presence of this solitary traveler enhances the sense of peaceful solitude, making the viewer feel as if they are witnessing a moment of quiet contemplation. The background features a hill covered in dense trees, their leaves ablaze with warm shades of orange, yellow, and red, intermixed with cool blue and purple undertones. These rich, earthy colors suggest the peak of autumn, when nature is at its most vibrant before winter arrives. The trees appear to dissolve into the horizon, their forms blurred by bold strokes of color, adding a dreamy, almost impressionistic quality to the scene. The river, occupying the lower half of the canvas, reflects the colors of the sky and foliage. The artist uses thick, horizontal strokes to depict the movement of the water, creating a textured surface that mimics gentle ripples. The muted browns, golds, and grays of the river contrast with the striking greens and warm tones of the boat and the figure, drawing attention to the human presence in the vast landscape. The green boat, carrying a single passenger, serves as a focal point, standing out against the subdued backdrop. The figure, painted with minimal detail, allows the viewer to project their own emotions onto the scene—perhaps the traveler is lost in thought, enjoying the solitude of nature. The reflections in the water are depicted with broad, textured strokes, giving the impression of a slightly distorted mirror image. This technique creates a sense of movement, as if the river is gently shifting under the weight of the boat. The layering of colors and the bold application of paint lend the painting an expressive, impressionistic quality, where emotion and atmosphere take precedence over precise detail. The stillness of the scene, contrasted with the dynamic texture of the brushstrokes, evokes a sense of quietude filled with hidden energy. It is a silence that is not empty but alive with the rustling of leaves, the gentle lapping of water, and the whisper of the wind. The painting invites the viewer to pause, breathe, and embrace the peaceful yet fleeting beauty of an autumn evening.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Autumn evening silence"
* ARTISTS: Oksana Ivanyuk
* SIZE: 15x20 cm/'5.90x7.87 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, cardboard
* 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 artists: Ivanyuk Oksana was born in 1964 in Rivne region. The love of painting has taken over from the baby. From 1975 to 1980 she studied at the Zoryan Art School of Rivne region.
In 1985 she graduated from the Art College. M. Samokish (now has the status of a national university). Her teachers of painting were G. Kurilenko, V. Grigoriev. After graduating from the school, she began to work as a teacher of fine arts at the Piryatin School - a gymnasium of aesthetic education, which she founded with her husband in 1990.
Ivanyuk Oksana works in the landscape and still life genre. Personal exhibitions: Kyiv, Museum of Ukrainian Heritage; T. Shevchenko National Museum; the diplomatic mission of Ukraine to the USA (California) and others. She has participated in numerous exhibitions both in Ukraine and abroad.