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Oil painting In the steppes Oleksiy Ivanyuk

Oil painting In the steppes Oleksiy Ivanyuk

SKU:Kalen1410

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The painting "In the Steppes" captures the vastness and serenity of the steppe landscape, evoking a sense of freedom, solitude, and connection to nature. The artist uses bold, textured brushstrokes and a muted, earthy color palette to convey the rugged beauty of the open plains, portraying the steppe as both timeless and ever-changing. The foreground is dominated by dry grasses and wild plants, painted with thick layers of paint in soft beige, brown, and green tones. The brushstrokes create a rough, textured surface, mimicking the uneven terrain of the steppe. The scattered patches of orange and red suggest the presence of wildflowers or dried plants, adding a touch of vivid color to the otherwise subdued palette. In the middle ground, a dense line of vegetation and bushes stretches across the horizon, painted in deep greens, purples, and blues. The thick impasto technique gives the foliage a three-dimensional quality, making the landscape feel alive and vibrant. The subtle variations in color within the bushes hint at different types of plants and shadows cast by the setting sun. The sky is a prominent feature in the painting, filling the upper half of the canvas with rich, warm tones. The artist uses earthy orange, brown, and purple shades to depict the evening sky, suggesting that the sun is setting over the steppe. The soft, diffused light creates a calm and peaceful atmosphere, with hints of pink and lavender clouds drifting across the sky, adding a sense of movement and depth. The use of light and shadow in the painting adds a sense of dimension and atmosphere, with the warm light of the setting sun reflecting off the distant vegetation and casting soft shadows on the ground. The contrast between the muted earth tones of the steppe and the vibrant colors of the sky creates a beautiful balance, emphasizing the raw, untamed beauty of the natural world. The artist’s signature in bright orange is visible in the bottom right corner, harmonizing with the earthy tones of the landscape. The painting "In the Steppes" is a stunning depiction of a vast, open landscape, filled with subtle details and rich textures that bring the scene to life. The artist’s use of bold colors and expressive brushstrokes captures the raw beauty of the steppe, creating a sense of space, freedom, and tranquility. The painting invites the viewer to pause, reflect, and appreciate the natural world, making it a timeless and evocative work of art.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "In the steppes"
* ARTISTS: Oleksiy Ivanyuk
* SIZE: 20x30 cm/'7.87x11.81 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, canvas
* 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 Crimean 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.
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