
Description
The oil painting "Poplar in the Frost" is an exquisite portrayal of a wintry scene, showcasing the resilience and silent beauty of nature in the cold. The artist has masterfully employed the impasto technique, applying the paint in thick, deliberate strokes that give the composition a rich texture and a palpable sense of life. At the heart of the painting stand tall poplar trees, their trunks and branches rendered in shades of icy blue and gentle lavender, suggesting a layer of frost that clings to their bark. The verticality of the poplars is emphasized by the upward strokes, which also lend the trees a shivering quality, as if they are bracing against the cold. The trees are set against a muted brown backdrop, possibly representing the barren and subdued landscape or the gray sky of winter. Splashes of pink and white amid the branches hint at the possibility of snow-laden clouds or the last vestiges of autumn leaves that have yet to fall. The foreground is a serene expanse of white, where the thick application of paint creates the illusion of a snow-covered ground. Hints of blue and gray peek through, suggesting shadows and undulations in the snow, which add depth and realism to the scene. Within this frosty setting, a grouping of rocks breaks the monotony of the snowy expanse, their earthy tones standing out against the cooler colors, providing a textural contrast and a focal point in the composition. "Poplar in the Frost" captures the stillness and stark beauty of the winter landscape, inviting the viewer to reflect on the quiet majesty of nature during the coldest season. The artist's signature is a subtle inclusion that acknowledges their creative vision in capturing this chilly moment in time.
*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Poplar in the frost"
* ARTISTS: Oksana Kalenyuk
* SIZE: 20x25 cm/'7.87x9.84 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, canvas
* 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 Poplar in the frost 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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