NoAAA5337

The Oil painting on Cardboard titled "Summer vacation" invites the viewer into a serene and nostalgic moment captured in the midst of lush, sun-drenched greenery. With a rich impasto technique and a palette knife approach, the artist skillfully layers vibrant colors and textured strokes to breathe life into a tranquil forest clearing, where the warmth of summer is felt in every detail. At the heart of the scene is a small figure, sitting under a light-colored parasol, facing away from the viewer. This subtle yet powerful focal point draws our attention and conveys a quiet intimacy - a solitary escape into nature. The figure is surrounded by a harmonious blend of vivid greens, rich earthy browns, and soft lilacs that form the dense canopy of trees and underbrush. The light filtering through the leaves plays gently on the forest floor, suggesting a peaceful afternoon, perhaps a time of rest or reflection. The shadows are not harsh but rather soft and cool, adding depth and a refreshing contrast to the warm foliage. The composition uses diagonals and curves to lead the eye from the dense foreground into the deeper space beyond the figure, creating an immersive feeling of walking through a forest path. The painter's brushwork is expressive and confident, capturing the movement of leaves in the breeze and the uneven terrain beneath the trees. The thick texture of the oil paint mimics the rawness and richness of nature itself, allowing viewers to almost feel the softness of the grass and the warmth of the sun. An important element of the composition is the reflection in the water at the bottom of the canvas. The parasol, the person, and part of the vibrant foliage are mirrored in the still surface, grounding the scene in calm and further enhancing its meditative quality. This mirror-like reflection also provides a visual rhythm, a balance between the real and the imagined, the seen and the felt. The reflective element acts almost symbolically, hinting at the idea of inner peace and the retreat into one's own thoughts during quiet summer moments. The painting does not merely depict a place but evokes a sensory experience - the gentle rustle of leaves, the distant hum of insects, the warmth of the sun on skin, and the scent of grass and earth. It captures the universal longing for simplicity and rest, evoking childhood memories of summer holidays or adult dreams of solitude in nature.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Summer vacation"
* ARTISTS: Boris Serdyuk
* SIZE: 17.7x23.7 cm/6.96x9.33 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: Serdyuk Boris Petrovich was born on June 30, 1960 in the city of Konotop Sumy region. He graduated from the Yuri-Polish Pedagogical College (artistic and graphic department). The first exhibitions took place in Konotop in the 90's. Since 1999 - a free artist. Now lives and works in the city of Kremenchug, Poltava region.

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