
Description
The oil painting "Winter Yard" captures the serene stillness of a rural homestead blanketed in snow. The artist's use of impasto technique is evident, with thick, expressive strokes of paint that add texture and dimension to the scene. In the heart of the composition, rustic wooden houses with steep, snow-covered roofs suggest a peaceful retreat from the harshness of winter. The buildings are painted in dark browns and greys, which contrast with the bright whites of the snow, highlighting the architecture's simple, sturdy construction. The central house has a visible window, glowing with a hint of blue, implying the coziness and warmth that lies within. Bare trees with spindly branches reach up into the sky, their forms etched against the wintry backdrop. The use of dark reds and purples for the tree branches adds a touch of color to the otherwise muted landscape and captures the life that endures even in the cold. The foreground is a swath of untouched snow, rendered in whites and light blues that reflect the chill of the winter air. The shadows and contours in the snow are painted with subtle shifts in color, suggesting gentle undulations in the terrain where the snow has drifted and settled. Two birds, possibly sparrows or other small winter fowl, are depicted in the lower part of the painting, their dark forms contrasting with the snow. They bring a sense of life and movement to the quiet yard. The sky is a patchwork of cloudy blues, whites, and hints of lavender, suggesting a clearing sky or the approach of dusk. The light seems to be soft and diffuse, typical of winter days where the sun is often obscured by clouds. "Winter Yard" is a portrayal of the silent beauty of winter in the countryside. It invites the viewer to contemplate the stillness and isolation of the season, while also appreciating the subtle beauty and resilience of nature and rural life amidst the snow.
*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Winter yard"
* ARTISTS: Kalenyuk Oksana
* 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 artist: 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 Crimean 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.
Reserve: $339.00
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Oil painting Winter yard Kalenyuk Oksana
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Frosty Horizons: Winter Landscape Paintings
Feb 19, 2026 4:00 PM ESTNew York, NY, United States
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