Oil painting Summer fields Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№AAA5614

The Oil painting Canvas titled “Summer fields” captures the essence of a radiant countryside day, where golden expanses of land stretch endlessly under a glowing sky, and the heat of summer infuses every element with vibrancy. With masterful use of impasto technique, the artist builds the surface with thick layers of oil paint, creating a tactile richness that brings the scene to life. The composition celebrates the beauty of the rural landscape, evoking both the simplicity and grandeur of nature’s seasonal rhythms. At the forefront, the fields glow with tones of yellow and green, applied with energetic strokes that mimic the wild and untamed growth of grasses under the sun. The hues are not flat but varied—shades of golden wheat intermingle with fresh greens, while streaks of ochre and turquoise highlight the shifting play of light across the terrain. The paint application gives the impression of a field alive with movement, as if touched by a light summer breeze. Every stroke conveys the abundance and fertility of the land, radiating the warmth and energy of the season. Dominating the background are striking mounds or haystacks painted in bold oranges, deep reds, and earthen browns. Their sharp, angular forms contrast vividly against the softness of the surrounding field, making them stand out as symbols of human labor and harvest. These forms anchor the composition and embody the timeless cycle of agricultural life—sowing, reaping, and gathering. The bold color palette suggests the heat of the summer sun pressing upon these structures, their fiery tones radiating warmth and strength. Above, the sky is painted with broad strokes of turquoise, light blue, and touches of olive green, interspersed with floating patches of soft yellow and teal. The horizon glows as though infused with the shimmering haze of midday light. The choice of colors creates a vivid contrast with the fiery orange of the haystacks, amplifying the drama of the scene. The sky feels both expansive and intimate, enveloping the field below in a protective canopy.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Summer fields"
* 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.