Oil painting On the mountain plains Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№AAA3868

This oil painting cardboard, titled "On the mountain plains", the artist employs an impasto technique, using thick, textured brushstrokes to bring depth, vibrancy, and movement to the composition. The painting radiates a sense of harmony and tranquility, inviting the viewer to experience the serenity of the highlands, where nature flourishes under a boundless sky. In the foreground, the rugged terrain is depicted in earthy tones of browns, blues, and purples, suggesting rocky soil interspersed with patches of lush green grass. Scattered among the landscape, small clusters of grazing sheep are painted with soft, rounded strokes, adding life to the scene. Their presence enhances the pastoral charm of the painting, emphasizing the connection between humans, animals, and the land. The middle ground bursts with vibrant hues of green, yellow, and pink, creating the impression of rolling meadows and cultivated fields. The artist’s bold brushwork gives a sense of movement, as if the grass is swaying in the wind. Small houses with red roofs are scattered across the plains, nestled among trees painted in deep greens and dark browns. These elements create a sense of warmth and community, hinting at the presence of rural life amid the vast natural surroundings. The background is dominated by an impressive mountain range, painted in rich shades of blue and purple. The peaks appear rugged and textured, with variations in tone suggesting the interplay of light and shadow on the rocky surfaces. The mountains provide a strong contrast to the bright, lively plains below, creating depth and grandeur in the composition. Above, the sky is an ethereal mix of soft greens, blues, and hints of pink, painted with expressive, swirling brushstrokes. The clouds appear to be drifting lazily across the horizon, adding to the dreamlike atmosphere of the scene. The painting evokes a sense of expansiveness, where the beauty of untouched landscapes can be felt through the artist’s rich textures and dynamic use of color. It invites the viewer to step into this idyllic setting, to breathe in the crisp mountain air, and to experience the simple yet profound joy of life in the highlands.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "On the mountain plains"
* 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.