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Title: Oil painting Warm crimson evening Alex Kalenyuk

Description: NoAAA4082This oil painting cardboard, titled "Warm crimson evening", the scene is alive with color, light, and motion, as the deep crimson tones of the evening sky merge with the earthy, sunlit field below. The foreground features a patchwork of bright yellow haystacks, their rounded forms popping against the cool purples and blues of the surrounding landscape. The haystacks are painted with thick, textured strokes that give them a three-dimensional quality, allowing the viewer to almost feel the roughness of the straw. The yellows of the haystacks stand out against the contrasting purples, which represent the shadows cast by the fading light, lending a sense of depth and drama to the composition. These shapes, scattered throughout the field, evoke the hard work of harvest time, while simultaneously offering a sense of peaceful completion as the day winds down. The surrounding landscape is dominated by a collection of tall trees that stretch upwards, their trunks painted in earthy tones of brown and green. The artist's choice of color here contrasts with the warm hues of the foreground, using rich greens and dark browns to anchor the scene and provide a sense of stability. The trees' branches reach towards the sky, their silhouettes softened by the warm light of the evening, which gives them a gentle, almost ethereal glow. Their presence adds an element of tranquility to the composition, contrasting the vibrancy of the field and offering a sense of balance. The backdrop of The painting features a dramatic crimson sky, painted in deep reds, oranges, and purples. The artist's use of color in the sky captures the intensity of the setting sun, creating a breathtaking atmosphere. The colors seem to blend seamlessly, as if the sky itself is on fire, reflecting the warmth and richness of the evening light. This fiery sky contrasts with the cooler, more muted colors of the land, heightening the dramatic impact of the scene.The soft swirls of color hint at the transition from day to night, with the promise of twilight just around the corner. The warm crimson tones above the landscape are balanced by the cooler purples and blues below, suggesting the fading warmth of the day and the approaching coolness of evening. The overall composition exudes a peaceful sense of stillness, with nature winding down at the end of the day. The thick texture of the paint gives the scene a palpable, almost tactile quality, inviting the viewer to experience the landscape firsthand.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Warm crimson evening"
* ARTISTS: Alex 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 artist: Born March 13, 1954, in the city of Piryatin, Poltava region. He graduated from the Art College named after N. Samokish (1887). Teachers in the specialty: V. Grigoriev, M. Morgun, L. Gracer. Painter. The main genres are landscape, still life. The paintings are distinguished by emotional openness, warmth, affirm the harmony of life. Dominants of creativity are the deep roots of national traditions, Ukrainian cultural heritage. Member of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine (2008). He taught fine art at the Pyryatinsky school - gymnasium of aesthetic education (1988-2008). At creative work. Participated in exhibitions: national and international (since 1978). Personal exhibitions - in Kiev (2003, 2007-2009), Lubny (Poltava region, California (USA; 2006), Poltava (2007, 2010), Priluki (Chernihiv region, 2008), Warsaw (2009). Main works: "Flowers field "(2007)," Still life with a daffodil "(2004)," Indian summer "(2007)," Birch "," Spiral panychi "," Kalina red "(2004)," Field of the sun "," Apple blossom ", "Evening Breath" (2005), "Silence", "Summer" (2006), "Sunflowers" (2007), "Plowed Field", "Such is Life ...", "In the Garden" (2009), "It's Cold" (2010). Individual paintings are stored in the National Museum of Art, National U. T. Shevchenko, Museum of Cultural Heritage in Kiev, Poltava Museum of Local Lore, lived and worked in the city of Poltava.

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