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Title: Oil painting The end of winter is coming soon Alex Kalenyuk

Description: NoAAA3821This oil painting cardboard, titled "The end of winter is coming soon", the composition is structured around a wintery field, where bare trees with twisted trunks stand as silent witnesses to the seasonal change. Their skeletal branches reach upward, painted in a mix of white, ochre, and cool grays, giving them an almost luminous quality against the muted, overcast sky. The foreground is dominated by thick layers of snow, rendered in shades of white, pale blue, and warm yellowish hues, suggesting melting patches where the earth is beginning to reclaim its presence. In the middle ground, a procession of dark, distant figures-possibly a herd of cattle or horses-moves along a faint path, their dark silhouettes providing a striking contrast against the cool tones of the snow-covered landscape. Their presence adds a narrative element, implying movement and life despite the stillness of the frozen environment. The background consists of a dense treeline, shrouded in cool lavender and deep blue hues, fading into the distance beneath a grayish-purple sky. The sky is neither fully overcast nor entirely clear, capturing the soft, diffused light typical of the late winter season, where the sun remains hidden yet subtly influences the atmosphere. The artist employs a limited yet highly effective color palette, dominated by cool shades of blue, gray, and white, with warm ochre and yellow tones subtly breaking through the snow, hinting at the underlying ground. The sky, painted in muted purples and grays, adds a sense of depth and moodiness, reinforcing the quiet, contemplative atmosphere of the painting. Light is used sparingly but effectively, with reflections in the snow and the pale glow on the trees suggesting that the season is shifting. The overall lighting is soft and diffused, enhancing the tranquil and melancholic beauty of the scene. The melting patches of snow, the warm hues creeping into the landscape, and the presence of animals moving forward all symbolize the slow but inevitable arrival of spring. There is a sense of solitude in the bare trees, yet also resilience, as they stand firm against the elements. The distant figures add a touch of warmth, reminding the viewer that life continues even in the coldest months.*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "The end of winter is coming soon"
* ARTISTS: Alex Kalenyuk
* SIZE: 15x20 cm/'5.90x7.87 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, cardboard
* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection
* CONDITION: Photos provide accurate information about the product.

About the artist: Born March 13, 1954, in the city of Piryatin, Poltava region. He graduated from the Art College named after N. Samokish (1887). Teachers in the specialty: V. Grigoriev, M. Morgun, L. Gracer. Painter. The main genres are landscape, still life. The paintings are distinguished by emotional openness, warmth, affirm the harmony of life. Dominants of creativity are the deep roots of national traditions, Ukrainian cultural heritage. Member of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine (2008). He taught fine art at the Pyryatinsky school - gymnasium of aesthetic education (1988-2008). At creative work. Participated in exhibitions: national and international (since 1978). Personal exhibitions - in Kiev (2003, 2007-2009), Lubny (Poltava region, California (USA; 2006), Poltava (2007, 2010), Priluki (Chernihiv region, 2008), Warsaw (2009). Main works: "Flowers field "(2007)," Still life with a daffodil "(2004)," Indian summer "(2007)," Birch "," Spiral panychi "," Kalina red "(2004)," Field of the sun "," Apple blossom ", "Evening Breath" (2005), "Silence", "Summer" (2006), "Sunflowers" (2007), "Plowed Field", "Such is Life ...", "In the Garden" (2009), "It's Cold" (2010). Individual paintings are stored in the National Museum of Art, National U. T. Shevchenko, Museum of Cultural Heritage in Kiev, Poltava Museum of Local Lore, lived and worked in the city of Poltava.

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