Oil painting Trees above the river Boris Serdyuk

№AAA5732

The Oil painting Cardboard titled "Trees above the river" captures the tranquil beauty of nature with striking texture and vibrant tones, offering a scene that feels both peaceful and full of life. Executed with broad, expressive strokes, the painting conveys the artist’s intimate connection with the landscape, where trees stand proudly on the banks of a quiet river, their branches leaning toward the water as if drawn by its reflective calmness. The palette is dominated by lush greens, earthy browns, and subtle golden hues, with occasional touches of cool blues that suggest the gentle play of light across the surface of the water and sky. In the foreground, the river itself becomes the anchor of the composition, rendered with layered strokes of green, blue, and hints of ochre. The water does not appear perfectly smooth but instead textured, reflecting the surrounding vegetation in an impressionistic dance of colors. Its surface seems alive, with darker patches hinting at depth and lighter tones catching the shimmer of daylight. The use of thick impasto highlights the tactile qualities of the medium, making the river look almost tangible, as if the viewer could reach out and feel the ripples and currents. The left side of the composition is dominated by a large tree with branches that twist upward and outward, painted in dark, earthy reds and browns. Its trunk and limbs seem strong yet dynamic, an organic structure rooted firmly in the ground but constantly reaching toward the sky. The foliage of this tree is thick and varied in tone, a mix of dark emerald greens, olive, and patches of brighter, almost neon highlights that convey the play of sunlight filtering through the leaves. The brushstrokes are vigorous and layered, adding dimension and vitality to the tree’s crown. To the right, the composition softens into a cluster of golden and beige leaves, suggesting trees that are either touched by autumn or illuminated by warm sunlight. The contrast between the cooler greens of the left and the warmer tones on the right introduces balance and harmony into the piece. These golden strokes, broad and confident, are juxtaposed with the more intricate details of the foliage, lending the scene a rhythm that alternates between density and openness, shadow and light.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Trees above the river"
* ARTISTS: Boris Serdyuk
* SIZE: 20x29.7 cm/7.87x11.69 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.