Oil painting The last rays of the sun Oksana Ivanyuk

№AAA4036

This oil painting cardboard, titled "The last rays of the sun", the artist skillfully uses rich, vibrant colors and expressive brushstrokes to evoke a sense of warmth and nostalgia. The focal point of the composition is a wooden pier extending over the darkened waters, where a small group of people has gathered. Their figures, painted in bold, warm hues of orange, red, and yellow, stand out against the deep blues and blacks of the surrounding landscape. The artist conveys a sense of stillness and reflection, as if these individuals are savoring the fading light of day before night fully takes over. The background consists of dense, dark trees that are enveloped in the soft, fading glow of the setting sun. The deep blues and blacks of the forest contrast starkly with the radiant golden sky above, where thick, swirling brushstrokes create a dynamic and textured effect. The sky appears almost aflame with the remnants of daylight, blending warm yellows and fiery oranges with deep red undertones. The water beneath the pier reflects the last glimmers of sunlight, its surface rendered with thick, expressive strokes that suggest gentle movement. The reflections shimmer in a mix of golden tones, interwoven with darker shades that indicate the approaching night. The wooden pier itself is painted in cool, muted tones, providing a structural anchor within the composition and guiding the viewer’s eye toward the figures standing upon it. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of peaceful contemplation. The artist captures the fleeting moment when the sun’s light lingers just before disappearing beyond the horizon, leaving behind an ethereal glow that contrasts beautifully with the darkening landscape. The interplay between light and shadow, warmth and coolness, gives the painting a dynamic energy while maintaining an intimate, reflective mood. Through bold color choices, expressive texture, and a well-balanced composition, this painting invites the viewer to pause and absorb the beauty of a quiet evening by the water. It evokes a sense of connection to nature, as well as the simple joys of human presence in a world illuminated by the soft farewell of the sun.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "The last rays of the sun"
* 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 abroad3