Title: Oil painting On a boat among the reeds Oksana Kalenyuk Description: NoAAA3954This oil painting cardboard, titled "On a boat among the reeds", the artist employs the impasto technique, layering thick, textured strokes of paint to create depth and movement, immersing the viewer in a secluded natural setting. The composition is dominated by tall, golden reeds in the foreground, painted with bold strokes of yellow, ochre, and hints of green. These reeds sway gently, partially obscuring the small blue boat that floats among them. The reeds' textured application gives them a sense of dynamism, as if rustling softly in the breeze. The focal point of The painting is the blue boat nestled within the dense reeds. Its deep blue color stands out against the warm, golden hues of the surrounding vegetation. A lone figure sits in the boat, depicted with subtle yet confident strokes, adding a sense of solitude and contemplation to the scene. The figure's presence suggests a quiet moment of fishing or reflection, reinforcing the tranquil atmosphere. The background consists of a dense thicket of trees painted in rich, dark greens, purples, and deep browns. The foliage is depicted with a mix of thick, gestural brushstrokes, giving the trees a lush, textured appearance. The dark tones of the trees create a strong contrast with the warm, glowing sky above, enhancing the sense of depth and enclosure. The sky is painted in soft, warm shades of peach, orange, and pink, suggesting either dawn or dusk. The colors are blended smoothly, providing a gentle contrast to the heavily textured brushwork of the trees and reeds. The warm tones of the sky bathe the entire scene in a golden light, enhancing The painting's dreamlike and meditative quality. The water is subtly suggested through reflections and patches of green, brown, and blue. The interplay of light and shadow on the water's surface adds to the realism of the scene, making it feel both lively and serene. The artist's expressive use of color, texture, and brushwork brings The painting to life, allowing the viewer to feel the quiet seclusion of this riverside retreat. The contrast between the vibrant reeds, the deep blue boat, and the dark trees creates a visually engaging composition, drawing the eye to the small yet significant human presence within the landscape. The painting's rich textures, harmonious color contrasts, and atmospheric depth make it a compelling and immersive depiction of a tranquil moment spent on the water, hidden within the embrace of tall reeds and towering trees.
*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "On a boat among the reeds"
* 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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