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Title: Oil painting On the autumn steppes Oksana Kalenyuk

Description: No.AAA4692The oil painting on canvas titled "On the Autumn Steppes" vividly captures the essence of the vast, golden plains bathed in the warm hues of the fall season. With bold impasto brushstrokes and an expressive use of color, the artist evokes the sweeping landscapes of the steppes, where the earth meets the sky in a harmonious interplay of light, shadow, and texture. The painting immerses the viewer in the quiet beauty of nature’s transition, portraying a moment of serenity amidst the endless fields stretching into the horizon. The foreground is dominated by thick, textured strokes of ochre, burnt sienna, and deep amber, depicting the tall, dry grasses characteristic of the steppes in autumn. The heavy layering of paint enhances the sense of movement, as if a gentle breeze is rustling through the fields, bending the grasses in waves of golden light. The variation of color, from the rich yellows to the earthy browns, suggests the gradual drying of the land, yet there remains an undeniable warmth that radiates from the soil and vegetation. Flecks of deep blue and purple interspersed among the grasses add depth, hinting at the cool shadows cast by the shifting sun. As the eye moves toward the middle ground, the painting introduces clusters of trees standing resiliently against the open expanse. Painted with a mixture of deep green, ochre, and crimson, these trees embody the full spectrum of autumn’s transformation. Their leaves, captured in thick, dynamic brushstrokes, appear to be in the midst of change—some still clinging to their summer greenery, while others have turned fiery red or golden brown. The contrast between these vibrant colors and the muted tones of the steppe enhances the depth of the painting, drawing attention to the life still thriving within the vast openness. Scattered beneath the trees are small red and black forms, suggesting the presence of grazing animals or distant farm structures. Their abstract yet deliberate placement creates a sense of scale and perspective, reinforcing the vastness of the landscape. These elements, though subtle, add a human or pastoral touch, reminding the viewer that even in such remote and expansive areas, life persists.
*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "On the autumn steppes"
* ARTISTS: Oksana Kalenyuk
* SIZE: 15x20 cm/'5.90x7.87 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, canvas
* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection
* CONDITION: Photos provide accurate information about the 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 abroad.

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