Title: Oil painting Swimming on the lake Oksana Kalenyuk Description: NoAAA3894This oil painting cardboard, titled "Swimming on the lake", The painting transports the viewer into a serene natural landscape where the fading light of the evening sky reflects on the calm waters, casting a dreamlike glow over the entire scene. In the foreground, the lake's reflective surface is painted in deep blues, purples, and hints of soft lavender, mirroring the sky above. The water appears still, with delicate ripples gently distorting the reflections of the trees and surrounding landscape. The thick application of paint gives the surface a textured, layered effect, enhancing the realism of the scene. At the center, a lone boat painted in a striking shade of blue floats on the lake. A single figure, dressed in white, is seen in the boat, possibly preparing to row or simply enjoying the quiet of the evening. The contrast between the figure's light clothing and the darker tones of the surrounding environment draws the viewer's eye to this focal point, emphasizing a moment of solitude and reflection. In the middle ground, a stretch of golden land with hints of warm oranges and browns separates the water from the village in the background. The artist's expressive brushstrokes suggest a rural settlement with red-roofed houses nestled among tall, slender trees. The structures blend harmoniously with the natural surroundings, painted with warm earthy hues that contrast beautifully with the cool tones of the sky and water. The background features a breathtaking sky, painted in shades of soft lilac, pink, and deep blue, suggesting the last moments of daylight before night fully settles in. The clouds, painted with swirling, textured strokes, add movement and atmosphere to the composition, reinforcing the peaceful yet dynamic essence of the landscape. The painting captures a fleeting yet timeless moment where water, sky, and land merge into a harmonious spectacle of color and light. Through masterful use of texture, contrast, and composition, the artist invites the viewer to experience the quiet beauty of a lakeside evening, where the gentle lapping of water and the soft hues of the setting sun create a sense of profound tranquility.
*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Swimming on the lake"
* ARTISTS: Oksana Kalenyuk
* SIZE: 15x20 cm/'5.90x7.87 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, cardboard
* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection
* CONDITION: we tried to convey the maximum information with the help of photos about this productAbout 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 abroad3
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