№Kalen 1087
"Straw" is an exquisite oil painting that captures the beauty of a serene landscape. With meticulous brushstrokes and a harmonious color palette, the artist skillfully conveys a sense of tranquility and natural elegance. The composition unfolds against the backdrop of a vibrant blue sky adorned with fluffy white clouds, setting the stage for a captivating visual experience. In the foreground of the painting, a sprawling field of golden hay dominates the scene. The meticulously textured strokes depict the hay in meticulous detail, imbuing it with a lifelike quality that invites the viewer to feel the warmth and texture of the straw. This field serves as a gentle resting place for a group of geese, adding an element of movement and life to the composition. The geese are beautifully rendered, their graceful forms and rich plumage enhancing the overall sense of realism in the artwork. As the eyes wander through the painting, they are drawn to the figure of a woman in the middle ground. Cloaked in a flowing white dress, she emerges as a delicate presence within the landscape. However, the artist has intentionally chosen to depict her with minimal detail, merely an outline that leaves room for interpretation. This subtle inclusion of the woman adds an air of mystery and invites viewers to project their own narratives and emotions onto the artwork. The artist's mastery of light is evident throughout the painting. The radiant sunlight casts a soft glow over the scene, enhancing the textures of the hay and infusing the landscape with a warm and inviting ambiance. Shadows dance across the field, adding depth and dimension to the composition, while the interplay of light and shadow on the geese's feathers lends them a heightened sense of realism. "Straw" is a remarkable testament to the power of simplicity and suggestion in art. The painting encapsulates the beauty of nature, the ethereal presence of the woman, and the timeless harmony of the landscape. Through masterful brushwork and a carefully balanced composition, the artist invites viewers to immerse themselves in a moment of quiet contemplation and embrace the gentle allure of the natural world.
*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Straw"
* ARTISTS: Kalenyuk Oksana
* SIZE: 40x50 cm/'15.74x19.68 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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