Oil painting Time for Easter Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№AAA5219

The oil painting on Canvas titled "Time for Easter" radiates a joyful energy, capturing the spirit of renewal and the profound serenity of early spring. With vibrant colors and expressive brushstrokes, the artist brings to life a moment saturated in tradition, warmth, and the natural beauty of the countryside. This composition reflects not only the awakening of nature but also the quiet preparations for one of the most meaningful celebrations of the year. At the heart of the composition stands a blooming tree, its sturdy trunk rendered with rich browns and textured whites. The tree’s crown bursts with delicate pink, white, and peach tones—blossoms in full bloom that seem to glow against the deep blues and luminous greens of the background. Each petal, painted in thick impasto, conveys volume and presence, emphasizing the sense of fullness that spring brings. The branches stretch across the upper half of the canvas, providing a sheltering canopy over the scene below and anchoring the viewer’s gaze. Nestled beneath this flowering guardian are three brightly colored beehives—painted in bold orange, yellow, and blue hues. Their angular, box-like shapes contrast with the organic curves of the tree, highlighting the hand-crafted order of rural life in harmony with nature. These hives serve as both literal and symbolic vessels: they represent industriousness, life, and the sweet rewards of patience and care. Bees can be seen flitting near the hive entrances, rendered in small yet distinct dabs of dark paint, evoking movement and activity even within the stillness of the canvas. The grassy ground is a lush mix of emerald, lime, and ochre strokes, each sweeping brushmark layered with dynamic energy. This saturated palette mirrors the fertile abundance of spring, where every corner of the earth seems to come alive. The greens shift in tone and texture, guiding the viewer’s eye through the painting in a rhythmic flow—like footsteps on soft grass or the gentle sway of blooming weeds.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Time for Easter"
* 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.