Oil painting Watch the bright sunset Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№AAA3935

This oil painting cardboard, titled "Watch the bright sunset", the painting captures the breathtaking beauty of a sunset unfolding over a peaceful rural landscape. The sky dominates the composition, bursting with warm hues of gold, orange, and yellow, which blend seamlessly with hints of soft blue and gray. Thick, impasto brushstrokes create a dynamic texture, making the sky feel almost alive, as if the clouds are shifting and glowing in the fading sunlight. The sun itself is not directly visible, but its presence is felt through the intensity of the colors and the warm light that bathes the landscape below. The foreground is lush with greenery, contrasting sharply with the fiery tones of the sky. Various shades of green, from deep emerald to vibrant lime, create the impression of tall grasses, wild plants, and uneven terrain. The expressive brushwork gives the vegetation a sense of movement, as if the wind is rustling through the field. Patches of purple and orange are interwoven, adding depth and richness to the landscape. To the left, a simple wooden pole with visible wear and a slight tilt stands tall, possibly part of an old fence or an abandoned utility line. Its solitary presence adds a subtle element of human influence in an otherwise natural setting. Further in the background, a few trees with dense foliage stand silhouetted against the glowing sky. Their deep green tones contrast with the bright, fiery colors above, emphasizing the dramatic effect of the sunset. The thick application of paint on the trees adds volume and texture, making them feel solid and grounded in the composition. The painting’s expressive use of color and bold, textured brushstrokes evoke the fleeting magic of twilight, where the last light of day sets the landscape ablaze with warmth before giving way to the coolness of the night. The scene is both vibrant and soothing, drawing the viewer into a moment of quiet admiration for nature’s ever-changing beauty. The combination of vivid colors, rich textures, and dynamic movement makes this artwork an emotionally compelling and visually striking representation of the countryside at sunset.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Watch the bright sunset"
* ARTISTS: Oleksiy 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 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.