Title: Acrylic painting Village at the foot of the mountain Mykhailo Patskan Description: NoAAA4808The acrylic painting on cardboard titled "Village at the Foot of the Mountain" captures the serene beauty of a small rural settlement nestled in the embrace of towering peaks. The composition leads the viewer into a peaceful winter landscape, where the presence of nature dominates, and human habitation harmonizes with the surrounding environment. The painting's color palette is composed of cool blues and whites, contrasted with earthy greens and warm ochre tones, which bring a natural vibrancy to the piece. The snow-covered ground, rendered with expressive brushstrokes, conveys a sense of depth and texture, giving the impression of fresh, untouched snow blanketing the village and surrounding hills. The artist has masterfully depicted the rolling terrain, using light and shadow to create the illusion of movement in the land, guiding the eye through the slopes and into the distant mountains. At the center of the composition, small houses with sloping roofs sit amidst patches of evergreen trees and open fields. Their rooftops are covered in a layer of snow, contrasting beautifully with the dark wooden walls. These simple structures evoke a sense of warmth and coziness, suggesting a quiet life where people take refuge from the winter chill. The placement of the houses and trees follows a natural rhythm, emphasizing the organic relationship between the village and the landscape. The trees, painted in deep greens and warm browns, stand tall against the backdrop of the snow-covered mountain. Their organic, expressive brushwork adds a sense of movement, as if the trees sway gently in the cold wind. The foreground trees, with their darker tones, help frame the scene, creating depth and drawing the eye toward the distant peaks. The background features a majestic mountain range, its snowy peaks stretching into the sky. The artist has used soft blending techniques and delicate brushwork to depict the atmospheric haze that shrouds the mountains, giving the impression of distance and grandeur. The play of light on the slopes, with hints of warm golden hues, suggests either the early morning glow or the fading light of the afternoon, adding a poetic quality to the painting. The sky, painted with a mix of soft blues, yellows, and warm peach tones, enhances the overall atmosphere of tranquility. The delicate, wispy clouds appear to drift lazily, creating a dreamy effect that complements the stillness of the landscape.*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Village at the foot of the mountain"
* ARTISTS: Mykhailo Patskan
* SIZE: 20x30 cm/'7.87x11.81 inches'
* MEDIUM: acrylic, cardboard
* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection
* CONDITION: Photos provide accurate information about the product.
About the artists: Mykhailo Stepanovych Patskan Born on January 18, 1961 in the city of Khust. Graduated from the M. B. Grekov State Art College in 1983. Worked in an art factory, participated in plein airs both in Ukraine and abroad, also had personal exhibitions in the city of Khust, Member of the People's Creative Association "Artist of Verkhovyna". Regular participant in general exhibitions. I like to reproduce Transcarpathian nature in landscapes, I like still lifes and portraits, I make copies of realistic paintings.
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