Oil painting Evening on the river Oksana Ivanyuk

№AAA5850

The Oil painting Canvas titled "Evening on the river" captures a mesmerizing and almost theatrical moment of nature and human presence, painted with bold strokes and intense, glowing colors that immerse the viewer in its atmosphere. The work immediately strikes with its contrast of fiery reds, oranges, and yellows against deep blues, purples, and greens, evoking the dramatic interplay of light at sunset. It is a vision of calm and contemplation set against the grandeur of a vibrant landscape, yet rendered with the energy and dynamism that comes from expressive, impasto brushwork. At the heart of the composition is a small green boat gliding gently along the river. In it, a solitary figure, painted with delicate strokes of white and muted tones, paddles steadily, lost in the rhythm of movement and the embrace of the evening. The figure, while small compared to the immense backdrop, becomes a poignant focal point, embodying serenity, solitude, and the intimate relationship between humankind and nature. The boat seems almost to float not only on the water but also within the glowing aura of the evening light. The river itself shimmers with reflections of the blazing sky and the dense forest along its banks. The artist’s heavy application of paint creates a tangible texture, where each stroke of orange, yellow, and blue suggests rippling currents, scattered leaves, or dancing reflections. The water appears alive, capturing both the calm flow of the river and the energy of light as it fragments across the surface. This duality—movement and stillness—adds depth and tension to the canvas, holding the viewer’s gaze. The backdrop of the painting is perhaps its most striking element. The forest rises like a wall of color, drenched in deep maroons, purples, and navy blues, punctuated with flashes of bright orange and golden light. The trees seem almost abstract in their form, yet they radiate an overwhelming sense of vitality, as though they are aflame with the last rays of the sinking sun. This fiery glow spreads across the composition, dominating the scene and enveloping the figure on the river in an otherworldly atmosphere. It suggests both the grandeur of nature and its power to inspire awe, reminding us of our smallness in the face of such beauty.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Evening on the river"
* ARTISTS: Oksana Ivanyuk
* SIZE: 15x20 cm/5.90x7.87 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, canvas
* 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 artist: 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 C.n 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.