№AAA3138

The oil painting "Dew Herbs" is a vibrant and textural representation of a natural herb landscape, possibly just after dawn, with the freshness of morning dew still apparent. The artist has employed a thick impasto technique, which gives the painting a rich tactile surface that is alive with movement and color. The foreground of the painting is a lush tapestry of greens, yellows, and earthy browns, suggesting a variety of herbs and grasses. These colors are applied in a chaotic yet harmonious fashion, creating a sense of wild growth and the abundance of nature. The strokes of paint are varied, with some areas appearing as if the paint has been dabbed on to capture the glistening dew. Interspersed among the greens are splashes of bright colors—reds, oranges, and purples—that hint at wildflowers or blossoming herbs within the greenery. These vibrant touches add diversity to the scene and suggest the multi-sensory experience of a herb garden, not only visual but aromatic as well. Moving towards the background, the vegetation seems to give way to a body of water, indicated by horizontal strokes of blues and greens that provide a sense of calm and depth. This element may suggest a pond or stream, a common feature in a natural setting, which often serves as a source of nourishment for the surrounding flora. Above, the sky is a mixture of soft purples, blues, and whites, conveying the light and airy atmosphere of an early morning sky. The colors are less intense than in the foreground, giving a sense of distance and the vastness of the open sky. The entire scene is one of serene beauty, capturing the tranquil yet vibrant essence of a natural setting at the start of the day. The artwork invites the viewer to feel the moisture of the dew and to take in the visual feast of a herb garden coming to life with the day's first light.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Dew herbs"
* ARTISTS: Kalenyuk Alex
* SIZE: 20x25 cm/'7.87x9.84 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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