№Kalen 1242

The oil painting titled "Poppies are Red" is a striking still life that captures the vivid intensity and delicate beauty of poppy flowers. The painting is rich with a palette of deep reds and bright oranges, each poppy bloom rendered with a passionate and dynamic touch. The flowers are densely packed, creating a tapestry of color that seems to pulse with life. The petals are depicted with thick, textured brushstrokes, giving them a tangible presence on the canvas. Some petals are highlighted with lighter shades, suggesting the play of light as it filters through and bounces off the velvety surfaces of the poppies. Amidst the reds, dashes of dark blue and green represent the poppies' centers and stems, adding contrast and depth to the composition. These cooler tones provide a visual rest from the intensity of the reds and draw the eye deeper into the dense field of flowers. The background is neutral, with shades of cream and white that allow the poppies to stand out dramatically. The use of light and shadow is subtle but effective, creating a sense of movement and depth that enhances the three-dimensional effect of the brushstrokes. Below the poppies, the suggestion of a vase emerges from the abstracted background, its deep blue color providing a grounding element for the lively reds. The vase is painted with the same energy as the flowers, with visible strokes that convey the artist's hand at work. The title "Poppies are Red" is a simple yet evocative statement that reflects the painting's focus on the bold and beautiful blooms. The artist’s signature is visible at the bottom, a proud mark of their creative expression and a reminder of the artistic interpretation of nature's beauty. Overall, the painting is a celebration of color and form, a vibrant homage to the timeless allure of poppies. It invites the viewer to lose themselves in the lush reds and to feel the passion and warmth that the flowers exude.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Poppies are red"
* ARTISTS: Oksana Kalenyuk
* SIZE: 25x15 cm/'9.84x5.90 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, canvas
* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection
* CONDITION: Photos provide accurate information about the product.

About the artist: Kalenyuk Oksana was born in 1964 in Rivne region. The love of painting has taken over from the baby. From 1975 to 1980 she studied at the Zoryan Art School of Rivne region.
In 1985 she graduated from the Crimean Art College. M. Samokish (now has the status of a national university). Her teachers of painting were G. Kurilenko, V. Grigoriev. After graduating from the school, she began to work as a teacher of fine arts at the Piryatin School - a gymnasium of aesthetic education, which she founded with her husband in 1990.
Kalenyuk Oksana works in the landscape and still life genre. Personal exhibitions: Kyiv, Museum of Ukrainian Heritage; T. Shevchenko National Museum; the diplomatic mission of Ukraine to the USA (California) and others. She has participated in numerous exhibitions both in Ukraine and abroad.

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