Oil painting Swam to the shore Oksana Ivanyuk

№AAA3819

This oil painting cardboard, titled "Swam to the shore", the foreground is dominated by a lush, grassy shoreline, painted in an array of greens, yellows, and hints of blue. The thick application of paint creates a tactile, almost three-dimensional effect, capturing the raw essence of nature. The brushwork is loose and expressive, lending the grass a sense of motion as if swaying gently in the wind. Moving towards the middle ground, a body of water takes center stage, depicted in deep blues and purples with hints of white and turquoise, reflecting the sky above. The water appears to shimmer, with lively strokes suggesting ripples and waves. A small boat or figure is present on the water, providing a focal point that draws the viewer’s eye deeper into the composition. The background is dominated by a grove of trees with striking dark green and purple foliage, while the trunks and branches are painted in fiery oranges and reds. This dramatic contrast adds warmth and intensity to the piece, creating an almost dreamlike atmosphere. The sky is a delicate blend of lavender and soft blue hues, suggesting either dawn or dusk, enhancing the painting’s sense of fleeting light. The artist utilizes a highly saturated, complementary color scheme, with rich blues juxtaposed against fiery oranges and deep greens set against soft purples. This bold contrast heightens the drama of the piece, creating an emotionally evocative landscape. The use of warm and cool colors side by side enhances the impression of depth and luminosity. The interplay of light and shadow is particularly striking. The warm tones of the trees and the grassy bank appear illuminated, as if catching the last golden rays of sunlight, while the water reflects cooler, darker hues, adding a sense of mystery and tranquility. The vivid colors and energetic brushwork evoke a sense of passion and emotion, making the painting feel alive and dynamic.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Swam to the shore"
* 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.