Oil painting Evening cold breeze Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№AAA4717

The oil painting on cardboard titled "Evening Cold Breeze" captures a tranquil yet melancholic rural scene as the last light of the day fades into dusk. The artist skillfully conveys the cool embrace of the evening air through a subdued palette of deep greens, muted browns, and dusky blues, contrasting with the last golden reflections of sunlight scattered across the landscape. The brushstrokes, thick and expressive, add a tangible depth to the composition, making each element feel alive with movement and emotion. At the heart of the painting stands a pair of old wooden houses with weathered roofs, their surfaces bearing the marks of time and exposure to the elements. The rustic dwellings, partially hidden in the growing shadows, suggest a sense of solitude and quiet resilience. Their darkened silhouettes against the dimming sky evoke a feeling of warmth and shelter amidst the approaching night. The rooftops, rendered with bold strokes of brown, violet, and gray, show signs of wear, yet they remain sturdy, protecting those who reside within. The foreground is dominated by a lush expanse of grass, its green hues interspersed with streaks of yellow and ochre, hinting at the remnants of daylight still clinging to the landscape. The thick application of paint gives the ground a rough, textured feel, as if the viewer could reach out and feel the damp, cool blades of grass beneath their fingertips. A small haystack rests nearby, its golden-brown tones standing out against the green, providing a focal point of warmth within the cool setting. To the right, a gently flowing river winds its way past the settlement, reflecting the fading light in shades of gray, blue, and silver. The water’s surface is animated with swirling brushstrokes, capturing the movement of the current as it glides over the rocks and bends around the grassy banks. The river serves as a natural boundary, separating the viewer from the homestead while simultaneously inviting the eye to follow its course deeper into the scene. Above, the sky is an intricate dance of cool blues, moody purples, and streaks of soft yellow and cream, creating a dramatic contrast against the darkening land below. Wisps of clouds drift across the heavens, their movement mirroring the cold breeze that rustles through the trees and brushes against the wooden structures. The sky, though heavy with night’s approach, still holds a trace of warmth, a final farewell to the day before the stars begin their quiet watch.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Evening cold breeze"
* 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.