Oil painting Morning in the village Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№AAA5227

The oil painting on Canvas titled "Morning in the Village" immerses the viewer in the quiet intensity of a new rural day, just as dawn breaks and labor begins under a violet sky. This vivid and emotive composition captures not only a moment in time but a way of life — one rooted in the enduring connection between man, land, and tradition. At the forefront of the painting, we see a farmer with his team of horses tilling the rich, furrowed soil. The dark silhouettes of the animals and the man stand in dynamic contrast against the vibrant fields around them. The plowed earth is rendered in thick, expressive strokes of deep brown, burgundy, and violet, suggesting the weight and fertility of the soil — land that has been worked for generations and continues to sustain the community through the seasons. The painter’s use of palette knife is especially noticeable here: the texture of the earth feels tactile and alive, its ridges and grooves telling a story of hard work and patience. These earth tones blend masterfully into brighter greens and yellows as the eye moves up the canvas, symbolizing the transition from labor to life — from the task at hand to the bounty it promises. The middle ground of the painting glows with the fresh light of morning, illuminating grassy fields that shimmer in hues of lemon-lime, jade, and soft moss. This band of brightness acts as a visual pause, a field of potential that connects the toil in the foreground with the warmth of home in the distance. In the background, nestled beneath a dense canopy of trees, we find the heart of the village — simple country houses with red and orange roofs, their walls dappled by the rising sun. The structures are modest, almost blending into the landscape, but they radiate a sense of familiarity and peace. The soft blue and white brushstrokes suggest windows that catch the light, curtains swaying, and families beginning their daily routines.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Morning in the village"
* ARTISTS: Oleksiy 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: 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.