Oil painting The first snow and the breath of frost Boris Serdyuk

№AAA5448

The Oil painting on Cardboard titled “The first snow and the breath of frost” captures with remarkable intimacy the fragile and transformative moment when autumn surrenders to winter, and the earth receives its first delicate covering of snow. Through expressive brushwork and a palette of cool and warm tones, the artist evokes not just a scene but a sensation: the crisp air filled with the promise of frost, the quiet stillness that envelops the land, and the gentle yet undeniable shift of seasons. The foreground is dominated by clusters of shrubs and small trees, their branches tinged with lingering autumnal hues of ochre, sienna, and deep crimson. These warm shades, still clinging to life, stand in striking contrast against the cool whites and muted blues of the fresh snow that now carpets the ground. The artist applies paint thickly, in bold, textured strokes, giving the vegetation a sense of vitality even as it prepares to be subdued by the approaching cold. This juxtaposition of warmth and cold, life and dormancy, is central to the painting’s emotional resonance. At the center of the composition lies a dark pool of water, rendered in deep greens and cool blues, partially framed by snow-covered banks. The water reflects the sky above, creating a dialogue between earth and atmosphere. Its surface seems still, almost frozen, as if holding its breath in anticipation of the harsher winter yet to come. The inclusion of the water not only grounds the composition but also enhances the sense of silence and calm, reminding the viewer of the deep quiet that accompanies the season’s first snowfalls. The sky above is painted in broad, sweeping layers of cool lavender, gray, and hints of violet, conveying the heavy presence of clouds that stretch across the horizon. It feels thick, almost oppressive, yet infused with subtle variations of color that suggest fleeting light attempting to break through. This sky is not one of brightness, but of transition—it speaks of a day when autumn fades completely, and winter begins to take its rightful place. The brushstrokes here, though looser, maintain the same energy as the foreground, emphasizing movement and the swirling, unpredictable nature of early winter skies.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "The first snow and the breath of frost"
* ARTISTS: Boris Serdyuk
* SIZE: 21.5x30.2 cm/8.46x11.88 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: Serdyuk Boris Petrovich was born on June 30, 1960 in the city of Konotop Sumy region. He graduated from the Yuri-Polish Pedagogical College (artistic and graphic department). The first exhibitions took place in Konotop in the 90's. Since 1999 - a free artist. Now lives and works in the city of Kremenchug, Poltava region.