
Description
The oil painting "Frosty" captures the essence of a frigid landscape shrouded in the crisp embrace of winter. The artwork is rendered with a symphony of thick, expressive impasto strokes, conveying the raw texture and intricate details of a frostbitten scene. Dominated by a palette of cool lavenders, icy blues, and soft whites, the painting suggests a world awash in the chill of a winter's day. A touch of warmth is infused with streaks of pale pink and coral in the sky, hinting at the fleeting warmth of the winter sun struggling against the overwhelming cold. Foreground details are abstract and suggestive, with the paint applied in a manner that evokes the rough surfaces of snowdrifts or ice formations, while dark patches and lines could imply barren trees or the ruggedness of winter-bared branches. The central focus of the composition appears to be a stark, dark figure that might represent a solitary bird or a distant observer, standing resolute against the elements. The sky, layered with dark, moody hues, possibly foretells the onset of a winter storm or the closing of the day. The juxtaposition of dark and light, warmth and cold, creates a dynamic visual tension that mirrors the stark beauty of winter. "Frosty" is more than a simple depiction of a winter scene; it is an emotive representation of winter's dual nature-its beauty and its harshness. The painting invites contemplation, encouraging the viewer to feel the biting cold and the silent majesty of the season.
*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Frosty"
* ARTISTS: Oksana Kalenyuk
* SIZE: 12x16 cm/'4.72x6.29 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 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 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.
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Oil painting Frosty Oksana Kalenyuk
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Frosty Horizons: Winter Landscape Paintings
Feb 19, 2026 4:00 PM ESTNew York, NY, United States
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