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Title: Oil painting Old apple tree Oksana Kalenyuk

Description: NoAAA5205The oil painting on Canvas titled "Old Apple Tree" presents a rich and intimate view of rural life, brought to life through expressive brushwork and vibrant color. The scene revolves around a blooming apple tree in full springtime splendor, its gnarled trunk and flowering branches dominating the foreground with a commanding yet gentle presence. This tree, rendered in thick, textured strokes of cream, pink, lavender, and brown, is more than just a natural element-it is a symbol of continuity, memory, and quiet endurance. The blossoms are full and expressive, exploding outward like puffs of wind-stirred clouds. These textured blooms contrast vividly against the vibrant blue and orange beehives at the base of the tree, which bring a burst of man-made geometry and color into the natural rhythm of the scene. Their neatly painted forms suggest a harmonious coexistence between human activity and nature-a subtle nod to the rural traditions of beekeeping and orchard tending. Behind the apple tree stands a traditional country house, its whitewashed walls and earthy roof nestled into the composition like an old friend. The structure, humble yet solid, exudes warmth and familiarity. The ochre tones of the window shutters and the soft blue shadows along the wall lend depth to the flat surfaces, while patches of golden laundry hanging in the background add a lived-in, domestic feel. These little touches reinforce the notion that this is not a romanticized or staged view of country life, but a sincere, unvarnished celebration of it. A figure is seated to the right of the tree, near the house wall-perhaps resting or simply taking in the fresh air. Dressed in blue, the person blends into the tones of the scene, a natural part of this tranquil rural world. They do not command attention, yet their presence adds a tender human note to the painting, subtly suggesting stories of labor, rest, and seasons past. The path that leads from the foreground to the doorstep is painted in soft browns and earthy greens, winding its way through the yard like a thread of memory. It guides the viewer's eye, gently curving around the tree and into the quiet heart of the scene. The ground, textured with impressionistic dabs of green and ochre, gives the sense of sun-warmed grass underfoot-a reminder of the tactile richness of country soil.
*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Old apple tree"
* ARTISTS: Oksana Kalenyuk
* SIZE: 15x20 cm/5.90x7.87 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, canvas
* 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 abroad.

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