№AAA3150

The oil painting "In the Shadow of the Forest" is a textured composition that captures the dense and mysterious ambiance of a forest landscape. Through the use of the impasto technique, the artist has applied the paint in thick, expressive strokes, adding depth and a tactile quality to the scene. In the background, the forest is a rich mosaic of greens, blues, and purples, conveying the cool, shadowy interior beneath the canopy. The trees are densely packed, with their forms merging into an almost abstract tapestry. This complexity of the forest is accentuated by the varied directions of the brushstrokes, which suggest the wild, organic growth of the woodland. Above the forest, the sky is a whimsical patchwork of pastel colors—pinks, yellows, blues, and whites—intermingling to suggest a sky at dusk or dawn. The light and airy colors of the sky contrast with the darker tones of the forest, enhancing the sense of the forest's depth and the sky's fleeting light. The middle ground shows a clearing or a field in the shadow of the forest, with animals, possibly cows or sheep, grazing. These creatures are rendered in loose, impressionistic strokes, their forms simplified and blending into the landscape, emphasizing their integration into the natural setting. The foreground features earthy browns and muted purples, suggesting a fertile ground or a meadow bathed in the forest's shade. The texture here is rich and varied, with the brushwork creating a sense of the uneven and wild nature of the terrain. Overall, "In the Shadow of the Forest" presents a layered and immersive view of a natural environment where light and shadow, color and texture, all come together to create a painting that is both a visual and tactile experience. The artist's signature is discreetly placed within the composition, indicating their hand in creating this serene and contemplative scene.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "In the shadow of the forest"
* 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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