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Title: Oil painting The first lilac over the field Oksana Ivanyuk

Description: №AAA5360

The Oil painting on Canvas titled "The First Lilac over the Field" invites viewers into a vibrant, emotionally charged rural scene where nature and human habitation gently intertwine. In this composition, the artist skillfully balances color, texture, and impressionistic form to convey the essence of a peaceful countryside awakening to spring. In the foreground, a wild, almost untamed patch of lilacs bursts into bloom, rendered in bold impasto strokes of deep purples, fuchsias, and reds, punctuated by highlights of lavender and blue. The lilac bushes appear to vibrate with life, forming a tapestry of color and movement that conveys the freshness of early bloom and the excitement of seasonal change. These blossoms rise organically from a vivid green field, their hues enhanced by the contrasting cool and warm tones within the foliage. The intense palette and expressive brushwork suggest not only the richness of nature but also the emotional impact of witnessing such beauty. Behind the lilacs, nestled in the middle ground, sit several traditional village houses. Their slanted roofs and roughly textured facades suggest age and quiet endurance. The houses are painted in warm ochres, muted browns, and creamy yellows, with hints of soft blues and purples reflecting the early evening light. One house in particular stands out—its windows softly glowing with orange light—suggesting human presence and domestic warmth amidst the lush vegetation. This single window becomes a focal point, providing contrast to the organic chaos of the flowers and anchoring the composition in the human world. The background fades into shadowy trees and dark silhouettes that hint at the approach of night, creating a natural boundary for the scene while also enhancing the intensity of the colors in the foreground. The sky, though largely obscured, is tinged with soft grays, violets, and blues, reinforcing the idea of dusk settling over the landscape. This delicate interplay between light and shadow, day and evening, heightens the romantic mood of the work. The thick, confident application of oil paint gives the canvas a tactile presence—every petal, leaf, and wall is textured with intentional energy. The artist’s technique allows the surface to breathe and pulse, creating a sense of immediacy and raw emotional connection with the viewer. The style leans toward impressionism, yet the boldness of color and material gives it a contemporary vibrancy that transcends traditional categories.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "The first lilac over the field"
* ARTIST: Oksana Ivanyuk
* SIZE: 15x20 cm/5.90x7.87 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, canvas
* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection
* CONDITION: we tried to convey the maximum information with the help of photos about this product

About the artists: 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 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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