Oil painting Boat on the river Oleksandr Gukalov

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The painting "Boat on the River" is an evocative oil on canvas piece that beautifully captures the tranquility and simplicity of a riverside scene. The artist employs a serene and harmonious color palette, featuring shades of blue, white, and beige. The technique used is impasto, where paint is applied thickly to create texture and depth. This method adds a tactile quality to the painting, making the water, sky, and boat appear almost three-dimensional. The composition centers around a boat resting on the sandy shore of a river, leading the viewer’s eye into the distance where the calm water meets the horizon. The boat is depicted in the foreground, occupying a significant portion of the canvas, with its bow pointing towards the open water. The boat is painted in neutral tones of brown and white, with visible brushstrokes that give it a rustic, well-used appearance. The interior of the boat shows simple wooden seats and a small, upright structure at the bow, possibly for storage or support. The perspective from within the boat invites the viewer to imagine themselves preparing to embark on a serene journey across the water. The water is depicted in various shades of blue, from light to dark, capturing the reflective qualities of the river under the sky. Gentle ripples are suggested with the use of lighter and darker blues, indicating a calm, steady flow. The sky above is a bright, clear blue, dotted with fluffy white clouds. The clouds are rendered with thick, textured strokes, adding to the overall sense of depth and realism. The sandy shore in the foreground is painted in warm tones of beige and light brown, with accents of blue and white suggesting small waves lapping at the sand. The texture of the sand is achieved through varied brushstrokes, giving it a granular appearance that contrasts with the smoothness of the water. The overall mood of the painting is peaceful and reflective, evoking a sense of calm and relaxation. The simplicity of the scene, combined with the rich textures and harmonious colors, creates an atmosphere of quiet contemplation and connection with nature. "Boat on the River" can be interpreted as a moment of pause and tranquility in a busy world. The empty boat on the shore suggests potential and readiness for adventure, while also embodying a sense of stillness and waiting. The calm water and expansive sky highlight the beauty of nature and the serenity it offers. This painting beautifully captures the essence of a quiet riverside scene, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in its tranquility and reflect on the simple pleasures of life.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Boat on the river"
* ARTISTS: Oleksandr Gukalov
* SIZE: 60x80 cm/'23.62x31.49 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, canvas
* 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: Oleksiyander Gukalov
After graduating from Lviv Polytechnic, he was engaged in scientific work. In his free time, he studied the works of Plato, the poetry of the ancient East, and religious works. At this time, resistance to the routine of life and utilitarian science arose in him; he became interested in man and his secrets. Oleksiyander decided to end his engineering career and become a humanitarian. Since 1990, he began to write and publish philosophical poems. Later he decided to devote himself to painting, a passion for which began during his years of study at the Lviv Polytechnic with caricatures and caricatures of classmates and teachers.

Since 2017 he has been painting with oil paints. Oleksiyander does not have a formal art education, but he is convinced that the craft and talent of an artist do not directly depend on professional education. The artist's works are characterized by completeness of composition and depth of meaning. He is not afraid to work with different themes, his paintings are true modern art that touches people. The artist’s portfolio includes landscapes and views of his favorite cities, portraits of pop stars, politicians, athletes, relatives, and animals. “I draw a toga when I feel the need for it. Therefore, I cannot say that I work in some narrow direction. Rather, it is a call from the soul,” the artist says about himself.

Exhibitions

2011 – Personal exhibition, Lutsk

2011 – Exhibition “World of Jazz”, Lutsk

2011 – Exhibition Arts.in.ua, Kiev

2012 – Personal exhibition in the art cafe “Apartment 35”, Lviv

2012 – Personal exhibition “On the Waves of Dreams”, Lutsk

2012 – International exhibition “Plain Air”, West Park Art Gallery, New York

2012 – International competition “Peace, Time and People”, special medal of achievements St. Michael, New York

2012 – Exhibition of artists who were included in the K-Gallery catalogue, Kyiv

2012 – International exhibition-competition of contemporary art “Ukrainian Art Week”, Kyiv

2013 – opening of a permanent exhibition and sale, Lutsk

2013 – Exhibition “Spring Impressions” of the international art project “Vicious Circle of Impressions”, Kiev

2015 – Personal exhibition, Lutsk

2015 – Ukrainian-Italian exhibition “Single Space”, Kyiv

2015 – International art project “New York – Tokyo”, Tokyo

2016 – International art project “Color in Motion”, New York Realism Gallery, first place and Gold medal in the category “Impressionism”, New York

2021 – International exhibition “Art Nest Paris”, Paris