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Title: Oil painting Sunny winter day Oksana Kalenyuk

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The painting "Sunny Winter Day" captures the enchanting interplay of light and shadow in a serene, snow-covered landscape. Executed in an expressive impasto style, the artwork brings a tactile richness that enhances the vibrancy and movement of the scene. The artist's masterful use of color and texture creates a dynamic winter composition, immersing the viewer in the crisp air and golden sunlight of a bright, cold day. In the foreground, a cluster of slender, leafless trees stands tall, their trunks and branches intertwining in an intricate dance. The thick, bold strokes of paint add dimension and structure to the trees, their bark rendered in a mixture of deep browns, warm ochres, and splashes of red and blue. The vibrant hues suggest the subtle reflections of the sky and the warmth of the sun casting delicate patterns on the frosty ground. The trees, though bare, exude a sense of energy, their limbs reaching skyward in a display of resilience and beauty. The ground beneath the trees is a tapestry of cool and warm tones, where blues, purples, and whites blend harmoniously with hints of golden yellow and earthy greens. The snow is not simply white-it shimmers with depth and complexity, reflecting the sunlight and the surrounding colors in a mesmerizing way. The artist employs a palette knife technique, creating thick layers of paint that give the snow a sculptural quality, making it feel almost tangible. Beyond the trees, nestled within the winter landscape, a charming village emerges. The rooftops of the houses are dusted with snow, their surfaces glistening under the bright sun. The structures, painted in warm reds and oranges, contrast beautifully against the cool tones of the snow and sky. A small church with a golden dome rises above the village, its luminous spire catching the sunlight and serving as a focal point in the composition. The presence of the church adds a sense of peace and timelessness to the painting, evoking feelings of warmth and comfort in the midst of winter's embrace. The sky above is a striking turquoise, an unexpected yet refreshing choice that enhances the brightness of the scene. Wisps of white and delicate pastel shades hint at the presence of soft clouds, their movement barely perceptible in the crisp winter air. The vividness of the sky suggests a day filled with clarity and energy, where the sun's warmth, though subtle, is enough to bring a sense of joy and vitality to the landscape.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Sunny winter day"
* ARTISTS: Oksana Kalenyuk
* SIZE: 15x20 cm/'5.90x7.87 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, canvas
* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection
* CONDITION: Photos provide accurate information about the product.

About 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 abroad.

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