Title: Acrylic painting House in the forest Mykhailo Patskan Description: NoAAA4887 The acrylic painting on cardboard titled "House in the Forest" captures a moment of rustic tranquility nestled deep in the embrace of a dense woodland. This artwork radiates warmth, peace, and a quiet celebration of rural simplicity. With bold, expressive brushstrokes and a vibrant palette, the artist has created a charming scene where humanity and nature coexist in perfect harmony. At the heart of the composition stands a small house, its slanted roof and simple structure evoking a sense of shelter, warmth, and timeless presence. The building is modest, seemingly handcrafted from local timber, with a deep connection to its surrounding environment. The roof, painted in muted tones of gray and brown, suggests the weathering of time, while the structure's position among tall trees indicates its age-old settlement - perhaps passed down through generations. The house rests partially in shadow, hinting at the cool comfort it offers from the sun. Beside the house stands a traditional haystack, rendered in earthy yellows and warm browns, its shape formed with a confident swirl of the brush. A long wooden pole rises from its center - a signature element of rural haystack construction - lending authenticity to the scene. The haystack, a symbol of hard work and harvest, brings a pastoral narrative to the composition, connecting the viewer to the rhythms of agricultural life. Its sunlit golden tones contrast beautifully with the deep greens of the surrounding forest, making it a focal point of warmth and life. Encircling the buildings is a low wooden fence, its rails painted in light purple hues, possibly reflecting the cool morning or late afternoon light. The fence meanders through the foreground, both separating and linking the human dwelling with the surrounding wilderness. It serves not just as a boundary, but as a visual guide that draws the viewer into the scene, inviting them to explore its textures and details. The forest itself is a dominant presence, rising tall and dense with conifers painted in dark greens, deep blues, and occasional hints of ochre. The trees stand like silent guardians around the house, their towering forms contrasting the delicate human structures. Their uneven shapes and overlapping strokes add movement and depth to the composition, suggesting both mystery and protection. Gaps between the trees reveal glimpses of distant hills and a bright blue sky, adding depth and perspective to the scene.
*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "House in the forest"
* ARTISTS: Mykhailo Patskan* SIZE: 20x30 cm/'7.87x11.81 inches'
* MEDIUM: acrylic, cardboard
* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection
* CONDITION: Photos provide accurate information about the product.About the artists: Mykhailo Stepanovych Patskan Born on January 18, 1961 in the city of Khust. Graduated from the M. B. Grekov State Art College in 1983. Worked in an art factory, participated in plein airs both in Ukraine and abroad, also had personal exhibitions in the city of Khust, Member of the People's Creative Association "Artist of Verkhovyna". Regular participant in general exhibitions. I like to reproduce Transcarpathian nature in landscapes, I like still lifes and portraits, I make copies of realistic paintings.
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