
Description
The oil painting depicts a stunning seascape with a dramatic sky looming above. The sea stretches out in front of the viewer, with choppy waves crashing against the shore. The shoreline is dotted with boats of various sizes, resting upon the sand and rocks. The sky is the centerpiece of the painting, with deep shades of gray and black dominating the canvas. Swirling clouds create a sense of movement and turbulence, as if a storm is brewing on the horizon. The thick brushstrokes and rich colors used to depict the sky evoke a feeling of intensity and foreboding. In contrast to the stormy sky, the sea is rendered in softer shades of blue and green, with hints of white foam at the crest of each wave. The boats on the shore provide a sense of scale and perspective, adding depth to the painting and drawing the viewer's eye deeper into the scene. Overall, the painting captures the raw power and beauty of the sea, while also conveying a sense of danger and unpredictability in the impending storm. The artist's skillful use of color, texture, and brushstrokes creates a truly captivating work of art.
*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "The storm is starting"
* ARTISTS: Alexander Nikolaevich Cherednichenko
* SIZE: 10.5x18 cm/'4.13x7.08 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, cardboard
* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection
* CONDITION: Photos provide accurate information about the product.
About the artists: Alexander Nikolaevich Cherednichenko was born on February 26, 1958 in Lozovaya, Kharkiv region. He graduated from the Kharkov State Art School (1977) and the Kharkov Art and Industry Institute (1982). Participant of international, foreign, republican, regional exhibitions .. Member of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine (1992). Honored Artist of Ukraine (2004). Works are kept in the Directorate of exhibitions of the Ministry of Culture of Ukraine, Sumy Regional Art Museum, Chuguev Picture Gallery, Shostka, Konotop, Romensky (Sumy Region) and Lozovsky (Kharkiv Region) Local History Museums, Museum of Russian Art (Kiev), Cheboksary State Art Museum (Chuvashia, Russia), Cultural Heritage Foundation (St. Petersburg, Russia), P.Tychyny State Museum-Apartment (Kiev), in private collections in Ukraine and the states of Europe, Asia, America, Australia.
Most paintings are depicted in the genre of still life and landscape: landscapes of Western Ukraine, Chernihiv, Georgia, and Karelia. In his writings, the artist depicted Ukrainian folk life.
Reserve: $311.00
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Oil painting The storm is starting Alexander Nikolaevich Cherednichenko
Estimate $945-$1,350
Starting Price
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Aqua Dreams: Seascape Art Auction
Feb 05, 2026 9:00 AM ESTNew York, NY, United States
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