Title: Oil painting Autumn yellow forest Alex Kalenyuk Description: №AAA3941 This oil painting cardboard, titled "Autumn yellow forest", the scene is dynamic, filled with movement and texture, reflecting the natural vibrancy of the season. The artist employs thick, impasto strokes to create a layered composition that enhances the depth and physicality of The painting. The background features a dense forest of trees adorned in brilliant shades of yellow, gold, and hints of orange, their foliage illuminated by soft, diffused light. The trees stand tall, forming a natural barrier between the land and the sky. The artist’s use of heavy, textured brushstrokes makes the leaves appear as though they are in motion, rustling in the autumn breeze. Darker blues and greens are interwoven among the warm tones, adding depth and contrast, suggesting shadows cast by the foliage. In the middle ground, a herd of grazing animals, possibly cows or sheep, adds a sense of life and scale to the composition. Their forms are loosely defined, painted in white, brown, and red, blending harmoniously with the earthy surroundings. The presence of these animals introduces a pastoral element, reinforcing The painting’s connection to the rural landscape. The foreground is dominated by a richly textured field, where earthy reds, oranges, and greens mix together in an abstract, rhythmic pattern. The bold, angular strokes used to depict the land create a sense of movement, as if the ground itself is alive with the changing season. The warm autumn hues are punctuated by cooler greens, suggesting patches of lingering grass or moss. Above the treetops, the sky is a deep, muted gray, providing a dramatic contrast to the vibrant yellows and oranges of the forest. This darker backdrop intensifies the luminosity of the foliage, making it stand out even more. The subtle tonal variations in the sky hint at the presence of drifting clouds, reinforcing the impression of a crisp autumn day. The overall composition is dynamic yet balanced, with the forest acting as a central focal point while the textured foreground and grazing animals add layers of visual interest. The painting’s use of thick paint application and expressive brushwork gives it a tactile, almost sculptural quality, allowing the viewer to feel the depth and energy of the landscape. The contrast between warm and cool tones, the interplay of light and shadow, and the richness of the textures create an immersive and emotionally evocative scene, inviting the viewer to experience the crisp air and golden glow of autumn firsthand.
*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Autumn yellow forest"
* 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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