Oil painting Cool wind in the evening Oksana Ivanyuk

№AAA4753

The oil painting on cardboard titled "Cool Wind in the Evening" captures the essence of a tranquil village setting bathed in the waning light of the day. The artist employs thick, expressive brushstrokes to create a textured, almost sculptural composition, bringing depth and movement to the scene. The use of impasto technique adds an immersive quality, making the viewer feel the presence of the cool evening breeze that sweeps through the landscape. At the heart of the painting, a small village nestles among rolling hills, with rooftops painted in muted greens and grays, blending harmoniously with the natural surroundings. The fences, depicted in shades of deep blue and purple, contrast with the earthy tones of the landscape, suggesting the boundary between the intimate life of the village and the vastness of nature beyond. The houses, though simple in structure, exude warmth and familiarity, their thickly applied paint strokes reflecting the rough textures of old wooden walls and aged metal roofs. The trees in the background are painted in bold strokes of ochre, deep brown, and burnt sienna, their twisting branches reaching skyward as if dancing in the wind. Their movement suggests the shifting temperatures of the evening, where the last remnants of daylight cast long, golden hues against the darkening sky. The foliage, a mix of cool blues and warm oranges, reflects the interplay of light and shadow, creating an atmospheric tension that enhances the feeling of an approaching night. In the foreground, a solitary figure dressed in a striking red coat walks along a rugged dirt path. The figure's small size compared to the vast landscape emphasizes the quiet solitude of village life, where the rhythm of the day is dictated by the forces of nature. The bright red of the coat serves as a focal point, drawing the viewer’s eye into the composition and adding a sense of narrative—perhaps the figure is returning home after a long day's work, or simply taking a contemplative stroll before nightfall. The sky above is a dramatic blend of warm and cool tones, with the setting sun casting a diffused golden light that mingles with the encroaching blues and purples of twilight. The clouds appear to swirl and shift, mirroring the breeze that rustles the trees and cools the earth below. The overall palette of the painting reflects both warmth and chill, a perfect representation of the transition from day to night, from autumn’s embrace to the early whispers of winter.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Cool wind in the evening"
* ARTISTS: Oksana 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 artists: Oksana Ivanyuk 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.
Oksana Ivanyuk 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.