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Title: Oil painting Relaxing in the meadow Alex Kalenyuk

Description: NoAAA3940This oil painting cardboard, titled "Relaxing in the meadow", the composition is beautifully balanced, with a lush green meadow in the foreground, a large shadowed tree dominating the left side, and a soft, glowing sky in the background. The use of thick impasto brushstrokes creates a textured and dynamic surface, bringing depth and movement to the painting. In the foreground, the meadow is painted in various shades of green and yellow, evoking the sensation of sunlit grass gently swaying in the breeze. The artist uses quick, expressive strokes to give the grass a lively, almost impressionistic quality. Among the grass, a group of white geese with delicate red accents on their beaks and feet are scattered, pecking at the ground or leisurely wandering. Their placement adds a rhythmic movement to the scene, enhancing the sense of life and activity. To the left, a towering tree with thick, twisting branches and dense foliage serves as a natural focal point. The artist uses deep purples, blues, and dark greens to convey the weight and texture of the tree, contrasting sharply with the bright, sunlit meadow. The tree's large canopy casts a cool shadow, creating a comfortable resting spot beneath it. Nestled in the shade of the tree, a woman dressed in warm, earthy tones sits peacefully. Her relaxed posture suggests she is either tending to something or simply enjoying the quiet moment. The figure is painted with loose but deliberate strokes, blending harmoniously into the surroundings while still drawing the viewer's attention. The background consists of a luminous sky painted in soft whites, pale blues, and hints of yellow, suggesting a warm afternoon filled with diffused sunlight. The clouds appear to be drifting gently, reinforcing the calm and peaceful atmosphere of the scene. The overall color palette of the painting is a beautiful mix of warm and cool tones, creating a harmonious interplay of light and shadow. The impasto technique gives the painting a tactile, almost sculptural quality, enhancing the depth and texture of each element. The expressive brushwork captures the fleeting beauty of nature and the stillness of a quiet rural moment. The painting invites the viewer to step into this tranquil world, to feel the warmth of the sun, hear the rustling grass, and embrace the simple joy of a restful afternoon in the countryside.
*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Relaxing in the meadow"
* ARTISTS: Alex Kalenyuk
* SIZE: 20x15 cm/'7.87x5.90 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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