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Title: Oil painting Walking in the winter forest Yuriy Suprunchuk

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The painting "Walking in the Winter Forest" captures the serene beauty of a snowy landscape, where nature and human presence intertwine in a delicate harmony. Executed in oil on cardboard, the painting conveys the crispness of winter air, the depth of the snow-covered ground, and the quiet solitude of a lone traveler making their way through the wilderness. The foreground of the painting is dominated by a vast expanse of snow, textured with thick, expressive brushstrokes that create the illusion of movement and depth. The artist employs a cool color palette, incorporating shades of white, blue, and gray to illustrate the way the snow reflects the light of the overcast sky. Shadows are cast with strokes of blue and subtle hints of violet, emphasizing the uneven surface of the snowy path. Footprints disrupt the pristine snow, leading the viewer's eye toward the central figure. A solitary figure, small in scale yet striking against the snowy backdrop, walks along a winding path. Dressed in dark, winter attire, the traveler appears determined, their posture slightly hunched against the cold. The figure's presence adds a human element to the otherwise untouched landscape, evoking feelings of resilience and contemplation. The contrast between the dark clothing and the pale snow draws attention to the figure, making them the focal point of the composition. In the middle ground, the painting transitions from cool tones to the warmth of autumnal colors. Clusters of trees, painted in rich hues of orange, red, and golden yellow, break the monotony of the snow-covered terrain. Their leaves, though sparse, stand out vibrantly against the subdued backdrop, suggesting the lingering traces of fall before winter takes full hold. The artist's brushwork in this section is dynamic, capturing the movement of the trees swaying gently in the winter breeze. The background features a distant village, its rooftops barely visible beneath a blanket of snow. The structures are painted with soft, muted strokes, giving them an ethereal quality as they blend into the horizon. The village represents warmth and shelter, a contrast to the open, desolate landscape surrounding the traveler. Beyond the village, dark silhouettes of evergreen trees rise against the sky, their deep green tones adding depth and balance to the composition.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Walking in the winter forest"
* ARTISTS: Yuriy Suprunchuk
* SIZE: 20x15 cm/'7.87x5.90 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, cardboard
* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection
* CONDITION: Photos provide accurate information about the product.

About the artist: Zhitomir artist Suprunchuk Yuri Sergeevich Born on April 11, 1961, in the city of Zhitomir. Graduated from the Zheleznogorsk Art School, Russia (1982). Teachers in the specialty: V. Chukuev, E. Nikulin. Painter. Member of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine (2002). Major works: "Near the house" (2005), "Winter on the outskirts of Zhitomir" (2006), "Autumn still life" (2004). Lived and worked in the city of Zhitomir.

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