Oil painting Evening rays of the sun Oksana Ivanyuk

№AAA3830

This oil painting cardboard, titled "Evening rays of the sun", the composition is balanced and layered, guiding the viewer’s gaze through different planes of the landscape. The foreground features lush green grasses and plants, painted with bold strokes of emerald, blue, and hints of yellow, suggesting the coolness of shaded areas in contrast to the sunlit field beyond. The middle ground is where the golden light takes center stage. A vast, open field, bathed in radiant yellows and warm ochres, stretches towards the horizon. The artist’s use of thick, textured paint enhances the sensation of sunlit grass shimmering in the evening light. A small group of grazing animals, possibly cows or horses, is depicted in warm earthy tones, adding a focal point of life and movement.Towering trees frame the scene on either side, painted in deep greens and dark blues, with dynamic, swirling brushstrokes giving them a sense of organic movement. These trees act as natural borders, drawing the viewer’s attention towards the open field and distant sky. The sky itself is a breathtaking blend of cool purples, deep blues, and soft pinks, with clouds painted in a swirling motion, reflecting the last light of the sun. This dramatic sky adds depth and emotion to the painting, emphasizing the transition from day to night. The painting’s color palette masterfully contrasts warm and cool tones. The deep greens and blues of the trees and foreground create a strong contrast with the luminous yellows and golds of the sunlit field. The sky, with its mix of purples and pinks, adds an atmospheric element that enhances the dreamlike quality of the piece. Light plays a crucial role in the composition, with the sun’s golden rays illuminating select areas of the landscape while leaving others in shadow. This interplay of light and darkness creates depth and highlights the fleeting nature of the moment, reinforcing the painting’s impressionistic style. The towering trees and expansive sky contribute to an almost poetic atmosphere, where nature’s grandeur and the intimate simplicity of everyday life exist in perfect balance. The painting invites the viewer to pause, reflect, and absorb the warmth and peace that comes with the setting sun.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Evening rays of the sun"
* 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.