NoAAA3943

This oil painting cardboard, titled "Admiring the river", the composition is centered around a rustic wooden bridge extending over the shimmering water, with figures adding a sense of human presence and interaction with the landscape. The sky dominates the upper part of the painting, painted in a bold and brilliant shade of blue. Thick impasto brushstrokes create a textured surface, giving the sky a dynamic quality, as if the air itself is alive with light and movement. The intensity of the blue contrasts sharply with the warmer, earthy tones of the trees and the bridge, making the painting visually striking. The trees in the background are rendered in a mix of greens, yellows, and deep blues, interspersed with hints of warm pinks and purples. These colors suggest the soft glow of sunlight filtering through the foliage, adding depth and dimension to the scene. The trees on the far side of the river are more muted and distant, reinforcing a sense of space and perspective. The river reflects the sky's deep blue hues, its surface subtly broken by the movement of the water. The reflections of trees and the bridge ripple across the canvas, blending with the painterly textures to create a sense of fluidity and motion. The artist's use of contrasting colors and expressive strokes gives the water a rich, almost tactile presence. The bridge itself is depicted with earthy tones, including yellows, browns, and greens, its rough wooden planks appearing weathered by time. The figures on the bridge bring a narrative element to the painting. A person dressed in red and another in white stand close together, possibly engaged in quiet conversation, while another figure, wearing blue, leans on the railing gazing out at the river. Their presence adds warmth and human connection to the natural scene. The impasto technique enhances the painting's depth, giving the entire composition a textured, sculptural feel. The expressive brushwork captures not only the physical details but also the emotions tied to this peaceful moment-perhaps nostalgia, contemplation, or simply the pleasure of being outdoors. The striking use of color, interplay of light and shadow, and sense of movement within the scene invite the viewer to step into this idyllic world, feel the warmth of the sun, hear the rustling of the trees, and share in the simple joy of admiring the river's beauty.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Admiring the river"
* ARTISTS: Oksana Kalenyuk
* SIZE: 15x20 cm/'5.90x7.87 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 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 abroad3

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