Oil painting Until the winter twilight Oksana Ivanyuk

№AAA4701

The oil painting on cardboard titled "Until the Winter Twilight" captures the joy and liveliness of a snowy day as children and adults alike glide down a frosty slope on sleds. The scene is filled with movement and energy, conveyed through bold, impasto brushstrokes that bring the icy surface to life. The play of light and shadow across the snow creates a sense of depth, making the viewer feel as if they are right there on the hill, experiencing the rush of cold air and the thrill of the descent. The color palette is dominated by cool blues and whites, emphasizing the crispness of the winter landscape. Streaks of warmer yellows and ochres break through, suggesting the last golden light of the setting sun reflecting off the ice. The sky, painted in striking turquoise and hints of deep purple, adds an expressive contrast, enhancing the overall dynamism of the composition. The horizon is marked by dark silhouettes of trees and buildings, grounding the scene in a familiar, rural setting. The figures in the painting, though abstracted, are filled with life. They are dressed in vibrant coats of red, green, and orange, their forms captured in motion as they race down the slope. Some are seen mid-slide, while others are making their way up the hill, pulling their sleds behind them. Their postures and gestures convey excitement and playfulness, evoking the carefree spirit of childhood winters. The artist’s use of thick, textured paint gives the impression of bundled-up layers, further reinforcing the feeling of a cold but invigorating day. In the background, small houses with snow-covered roofs stand against the darkening sky, their shapes softened by the thick application of paint. These buildings provide a sense of warmth and shelter, a place where the sledders will eventually return as twilight settles over the landscape. Their chimneys appear to emit faint wisps of smoke, hinting at the comforting glow of fireplaces inside. The foreground is a flurry of brushstrokes that mimic the rough and uneven texture of the snow, marked by the tracks of countless sleds. The interplay of colors in this area is particularly dynamic, with streaks of pink, lavender, and pale blue blending together to suggest the icy sheen of the well-trodden hill. The movement in this part of the painting is almost chaotic, mirroring the excitement and exhilaration of the sledders.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Until the winter twilight"
* ARTISTS: Oksana Ivanyuk
* SIZE: 15x20 cm/'5.90x7.87 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, cardboard
* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection
* CONDITION: Photos provide accurate information about the product.

About the artists: Oksana Ivanyuk 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.
Oksana Ivanyuk 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 abroad.