Oil painting In the evening in the garden Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№AAA4725

The oil painting on cardboard titled "In the Evening in the Garden" captures a serene rural landscape bathed in the warm hues of twilight. The artist employs bold, expressive brushstrokes to bring the scene to life, creating a rich texture that conveys the lushness of the garden and the depth of the surrounding environment. The composition is a harmonious blend of vibrant greens, deep blues, and fiery oranges, reflecting the transition from day to night as the sun sets behind the horizon. In the foreground, an abundance of leafy cabbage plants stretches across the canvas, their broad, swirling leaves rendered in a mixture of turquoise, emerald, and deep forest green. The artist uses thick impasto strokes to give the foliage a three-dimensional quality, making it seem as though the plants are bursting with vitality. Scattered among the greens, hints of crimson and burnt sienna add warmth and contrast, suggesting fallen leaves or patches of soil exposed beneath the dense vegetation. A solitary figure, clad in a bright red and blue garment, stands among the plants, tending to the evening’s last chores. The figure's posture, slightly bent, conveys a sense of quiet diligence and connection to the land. The contrast between the red clothing and the cool tones of the garden makes the figure stand out as a focal point, drawing the viewer’s eye to the human presence amidst nature's abundance. In the middle ground, two rustic houses with thatched roofs sit nestled among the greenery. Their walls, a mix of deep brown, blue, and hints of ochre, blend into the surroundings, suggesting a seamless coexistence between human habitation and the natural world. The windows are dark, hinting at the approach of night, while the rooftops catch the last rays of sunlight, glowing with a golden hue that contrasts against the cool shadows creeping in. Above the houses, the sky is a masterpiece of fiery yellows, rich oranges, and deep purples, capturing the fleeting moments of sunset. The swirling clouds, painted with thick, dynamic strokes, seem to dance across the sky, mirroring the movement of the leaves below. The interplay of warm and cool tones in the sky creates a dramatic effect, emphasizing the transition from the vibrant energy of the day to the peaceful calm of the night.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "In the evening in the garden"
* 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.