Oil painting Village on a hill Yuriy Suprunchuk

№AAA5301

The oil painting on Cardboard titled "Village on a Hill" portrays a quiet rural scene imbued with the warmth of sun and the simplicity of a slower life. Executed with dynamic brushwork and a rich, earthy palette, the painting captures a serene moment in a countryside village nestled gently atop a sunlit hill. A winding path begins in the foreground, meandering naturally through the grassy slope, guiding the viewer's eye toward a cluster of thatched-roof cottages partially hidden among trees. The path is rendered with sweeping, creamy strokes of white and ochre, as if the artist sought to mimic the well-worn tracks etched by years of footsteps and cartwheels. It is not a grand road, but a humble trail—alive with subtle curves and imperfections that hint at daily life and familiarity. This path acts as both a physical and emotional conduit, drawing the viewer inward, inviting them into the intimate world of the village. At the heart of the composition lies the village itself, composed of low, whitewashed homes with steep, straw roofs. The artist skillfully contrasts light and shadow, placing touches of pink, violet, and golden ochre to suggest the varied textures of walls, rooftops, and blooming flora. Each house seems to have its own rhythm and character—some angled toward the viewer, others hidden just behind trees—creating a sense of organic, lived-in unity. Despite the rustic construction, there’s warmth in the way the cottages lean gently toward one another, as if sharing in quiet companionship. The surrounding landscape is alive with painterly vitality. The grasses on the hillside are rendered with vibrant dabs of green, yellow, brown, and ochre, punctuated by clusters of wildflowers and foliage. Small white blossoms dot the lower right quadrant, breaking the green with their subtle brightness. The trees vary in form—some tall and slender, others bushier—adding to the sense of natural diversity. The brushstrokes here are loose and impressionistic, designed more to suggest the movement and emotion of nature than to detail each individual leaf. Above it all stretches a sky of vast and luminous blues, streaked with whites and muted purples. Puffy clouds float leisurely across the upper half of the canvas, offering contrast to the dense textures of the land. Their presence reinforces the impression of a peaceful, sunny day—perhaps late morning, when the air is still and warm, and the world feels held in a moment of golden clarity.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Village on a hill"
* ARTISTS: Yuriy Suprunchuk
* SIZE: 14.8x19.8 cm/5.82x7.79 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 artist: Zhitomir artist Suprunchuk Yuri Sergeevich Born on April 11, 1961, in the city of Zhitomir. Graduated from the Zheleznogorsk Art School, R. (1982). Teachers in the specialty: V. Chukuev, E. Nikulin. Painter. Member of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine (2002). Major works: "Near the house" (2005), "Winter on the outskirts of Zhitomir" (2006), "Autumn still life" (2004). Lived and worked in the city of Zhitomir.