Oil painting I return home in the evening in winter Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№AAA4046

This oil painting cardboard, titled "I return home in the evening in winter", the artist uses thick, expressive brushstrokes and a rich, textured palette to evoke the quiet beauty of a snowy countryside, where nature and human presence merge in a scene filled with movement and atmosphere. The foreground is dominated by snow-covered ground, rendered in cool shades of white, lavender, and soft pink, reflecting the fading sunlight. The heavy impasto technique gives depth to the snow, making it appear rough and uneven, as if shaped by the wind and the footprints of travelers. Bare trees with twisting, dark branches frame the composition on both sides, their silhouettes stark against the winter sky. These trees, painted in deep blues, purples, and blacks, create a sense of depth and contrast, emphasizing the vast openness of the landscape beyond. Their leafless branches stretch upward, seemingly reaching for the last golden rays of the sun. At the heart of the painting, a small figure moves along the snowy path, accompanied by an animal, likely a loyal dog. The human presence, though minimal, adds a narrative element to the scene, evoking the warmth of homecoming after a long day spent outdoors. The figure’s dark silhouette stands out against the luminous snow, enhancing the feeling of movement and purpose. The background is bathed in the warm glow of a setting sun, a striking contrast to the cool tones of the snow-covered landscape. Shades of gold, ochre, and soft blue blend seamlessly to create a sky filled with atmospheric depth and radiance. The brushstrokes in the sky are dynamic, giving the impression of swirling clouds catching the last light of day. The distant horizon, softened by a hazy effect, suggests rolling fields or perhaps a village hidden in the twilight. Its warm golden hues echo the colors of the sunset, bridging the contrast between the cold tones of the snow and the warmth of the sky. The presence of hay hints at the rural setting, reinforcing the theme of returning home, where warmth and comfort await.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "I return home in the evening in winter"
* 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.