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Title: Oil painting In the shade of the willow Alex Kalenyuk

Description: NoAAA3908This oil painting cardboard, titled "In the shade of the willow", the artist employs rich, textured brushstrokes and a dynamic color palette to convey the liveliness and warmth of the countryside, offering a scene filled with natural serenity and simple joys. In the foreground, the ground is painted in rich shades of earthy browns, golden yellows, and lush greens. The artist's use of thick impasto brushwork creates a textured effect, suggesting the softness of the grass and the richness of the earth. The colors are warm and inviting, providing a welcoming contrast to the cooler tones of the background. A group of white geese is scattered across the lower part of the painting, their white feathers standing out against the vibrant green grass. The geese, rendered in loose yet deliberate strokes, appear to be calmly grazing or strolling through the field, contributing a sense of life and movement to the peaceful scene. Above them, the willow trees stand as the central elements of the composition. The willow's long, sweeping branches are painted in deep greens and blues, with the artist using flowing brushstrokes to evoke the gentle sway of the leaves in the wind. The foliage creates a soft, dappled shade beneath, inviting a sense of coolness and relief from the warmth of the day. The artist's choice of color for the leaves, blending green with subtle hints of yellow and brown, suggests the rich texture and depth of the tree's canopy, and the interplay of light and shadow beneath it. Behind the willow trees, the background is painted in contrasting hues of vibrant orange and blue, creating a sense of warmth and balance. The orange tones, which dominate the horizon and parts of the sky, evoke the warmth of a late afternoon or early evening, with sunlight filtering through the trees. The blue sky above is painted in lively, bold strokes, bringing a sense of openness and airiness to the composition. The combination of these warm and cool tones creates a dynamic harmony, drawing the viewer's eye across the entire scene. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of peaceful solitude and natural beauty. The gentle, sweeping motion of the willow branches contrasts with the stillness of the geese in the foreground, evoking a quiet moment in the countryside. The use of warm and cool tones highlights the contrast between the sunlit open space and the cool shade of the willow, offering a sense of comfort and tranquility.
*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "In the shade of the willow"
* 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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