Title: Oil painting After a walk home Oksana Kalenyuk Description: NoAAA4746 The oil painting on cardboard titled "After a Walk Home" captures a picturesque rural scene bathed in warm sunlight, evoking a sense of tranquility and nostalgia. The composition is set in a cozy countryside village, where small, thatched-roof houses with red and earthy-toned roofs are nestled among rolling green fields. The artist employs a thick impasto technique, bringing the scene to life with vibrant texture and dynamic brushstrokes. The foreground of The painting features a winding dirt path leading towards the village, bordered by rustic wooden fences that enclose the golden-green pastures. The rich, warm tones of the land suggest the late afternoon glow, where the sun casts long shadows over the gently undulating terrain. The colors are bold yet harmonious, blending earthy yellows, greens, and ochres with deep blues and reds, creating a striking contrast. At the center of the composition, a group of villagers-perhaps a family-are making their way home after a walk. Their small, colorful figures are painted in hues of red, blue, and green, standing out against the sunlit fields. Though their features are indistinct, their posture and movement suggest conversation, a leisurely pace, and the familiarity of homecoming. The presence of multiple figures adds warmth to the scene, reinforcing a sense of togetherness and daily life in the countryside. To the left, large haystacks stand tall, their golden tones catching the sunlight. The thick application of paint on these haystacks adds a tactile depth, making them appear almost sculptural. The rough texture of the fields, with patches of exposed earth and grass, enhances the natural feel of The painting, as if capturing the rugged beauty of the countryside. The background features a dense cluster of trees, their autumnal colors blending deep greens with warm oranges and browns. The artist skillfully suggests movement in the foliage, possibly stirred by a light breeze. The trees act as a natural frame for the village, drawing the eye towards the white-walled houses with red-tiled roofs that are partially hidden behind the vegetation. The trees provide contrast to the open fields, creating a sense of enclosure and security. The sky is a soft yet dynamic mixture of blues and turquoise, punctuated by hints of light, indicating a partly cloudy day with the sun shining through.
*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "After a walk home"
* ARTISTS: Oksana Kalenyuk* SIZE: 15x20 cm/'5.90x7.87 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, cardboard
* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection
* CONDITION: Photos provide accurate information about the 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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