Watercolor painting August summer day Boris Serdyuk

№SERB 1213

The Watercolor painting on Paper titled "August Summer Day" is a poetic and luminous depiction of nature in its full seasonal bloom. The scene transports the viewer to a peaceful countryside setting during the last warm days of summer, when the air is still heavy with sunlight, and the landscape glows with maturity and calm. The artist has used a soft, atmospheric technique to convey not just the physical elements of the scene, but the mood and essence of the time of year. The sky, painted in shades of pale blue, lavender, and hints of pink, creates an expansive backdrop, hinting at the late afternoon when the sun begins its descent. Wisps of clouds stretch across the horizon, light and ephemeral, reinforcing the sense of airiness and stillness. The transitions between the sky’s colors are delicate and seamless, showcasing the artist’s masterful control of water and pigment. Below the sky, the greenery of the landscape stretches wide, layered in washes of ochre, olive, and emerald tones that evoke sun-drenched meadows and fields that have ripened under months of sunshine. In the foreground, the earth is rendered in muted browns and reddish tones, suggesting dry, trodden paths or perhaps fields left fallow. The brushstrokes here are loose and expressive, giving the scene a natural rhythm, as if the grasses were swaying lightly in a breeze. To the right, a large, dominant tree anchors the composition. Its foliage is rich and textured, a mixture of vibrant green and darker shadowy tones. The tree is full and lush, standing as a symbol of the fullness of summer. The canopy blends beautifully with the background, its edges softly dissolving into the surrounding air and sky, which gives it an ethereal quality. At its base, hints of shadow and cooler greens add depth and contrast, making the tree appear both solid and weightless at once. Further in the distance, one can glimpse a softly silhouetted tree line, painted in deeper blues and teals. These blurred shapes suggest a sense of distance and depth, extending the space within the painting. The blueness hints at cooling shadows and the gradual shift toward evening, a subtle reminder of the coming change in seasons.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "August summer day"
* ARTISTS: Boris Serdyuk
* SIZE: 24x36.5 cm/'9.44x14.37 inches'
* MEDIUM: watercolor, paper
* 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.