Oil painting In the shade of the garden Oksana Ivanyuk

№AAA3820

This oil painting cardboard, titled "In the shade of the garden", the composition is structured around a grove of tall, slender trees with pale, silvery-green foliage that seems to shimmer under an unseen light source. The trees form a natural canopy, filtering sunlight and casting cool, dappled shadows onto the ground below. Their trunks, painted in a mix of white, gray, and soft blue, stand in stark contrast to the rich, dark background that suggests a dense forest beyond. Nestled among the trees, a row of beehives or small rustic structures adds an element of human presence to the otherwise untouched landscape. The hives, painted in earthy yellows, deep browns, and touches of blue and orange, provide a focal point that draws the viewer’s eye deeper into the scene. The foreground is an explosion of color, dominated by purples, blues, and pinks, creating the impression of a wildflower-covered field. The interplay of light and shadow in this area gives the ground a dynamic, almost fluid quality, as if the colors are shifting and blending under the movement of the breeze. The artist employs a highly saturated, contrasting color palette that enhances the dreamlike quality of the scene. Cool tones dominate, with the purples and blues of the ground interacting with the green and yellow hues of the trees. The warm colors of the beehives stand out sharply against this cooler background, creating a sense of depth and visual balance. The lighting in the painting is diffuse, with an emphasis on soft, indirect light filtering through the foliage. There are no harsh shadows, but rather a gentle transition between illuminated and shaded areas, reinforcing the tranquil, meditative mood of the piece. The beehives suggest a pastoral setting, perhaps an orchard or a countryside garden, where the hum of bees and the rustling of leaves create a peaceful symphony. The thick, gestural brushstrokes add an element of movement to the painting, as if the leaves are trembling, the flowers are swaying, and the air itself is alive with energy. This dynamic quality, combined with the rich, expressive colors, imbues the work with a sense of emotional depth and vitality. Overall, This oil painting on cardboard is a masterful depiction of nature’s quiet beauty, inviting the viewer to step into a world where time slows down, and the simple pleasures of light, color, and texture take center stage.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "In the shade of the garden"
* 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.