Oil painting The coolness of the evening Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№Kalen 1544

The oil painting on Canvas titled "The Coolness of the Evening" evokes a serene, almost dreamlike atmosphere of pastoral life settling into the calm embrace of twilight. With thick, expressive strokes and a palette alive with contrast, the artist brings forth a landscape that feels both impressionistic and deeply rooted in emotional memory. This is not merely a visual depiction, but a sensory one—where one can almost feel the drop in temperature, hear the soft rustling of leaves, and sense the stillness that follows a long summer day. At the heart of the composition stands a dense grove of trees, rendered in layered tones of cool blue, teal, and mint green. These trees dominate the scene, their crowns swelling upward like soft clouds of foliage touched by the fading light. With their rounded shapes and luminous colors, they convey shelter and quiet strength, casting long shadows on the land as the sun slips behind the horizon. Intertwined yellows and olive highlights shimmer among the branches, suggesting the last golden glints of sunlight catching on trembling leaves. The sky above reflects the transition of time—powdery blues mix with wisps of violet and gentle whites, giving the impression of dissipating clouds and cooling air. The light is soft and indirect, hinting at a sun that has already descended just beyond view. This sky does not dazzle with the drama of sunset, but rather soothes, offering a gentle gradient of quietude that invites contemplation. Beneath the trees, a herd of grazing cows is scattered across the canvas. Their forms are loosely defined in earthy reds, purples, and deep browns, with a few tinged in whites and blues, harmonizing with the surrounding tones. The animals, although impressionistically suggested, are full of weight and presence—grounding the viewer in a world of stillness and rural authenticity. They graze calmly, unaware of the viewer’s gaze, contributing to the overall feeling of peace and timeless routine. The foreground bursts with wild vegetation and textured ground. Swirls of ochre, burnt orange, deep violet, and hints of turquoise capture the richness of evening shadows falling over a patch of dry grass and worn earth. The palette knife technique is evident here—each stroke layered thickly, creating depth and dimension that seem almost sculptural. These bold textures make the landscape feel alive, breathing, yet also slowly relaxing into the softness of dusk.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "The coolness of the evening"
* ARTISTS: Oleksiy Ivanyuk
* SIZE: 20x25 cm/'7.87x9.84 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, canvas
* 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 C.n 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.