Title: Oil painting Cow in the field Alex Kalenyuk Description: No.AAA3856This oil painting cardboard, titled "Cow in the field", the artist employs a bold impasto technique, using thick, textured strokes to create a composition full of movement, depth, and energy. The painting radiates warmth and harmony, immersing the viewer in a countryside setting where nature flourishes in rich, dynamic colors. The foreground is dominated by a golden field, painted with a blend of bright yellows, warm ochres, and hints of orange, reflecting the glow of the sun. Patches of purple and blue shadows add contrast and depth, suggesting the interplay of light and shade on the uneven terrain. The brushwork is energetic, capturing the texture of the grass swaying in the gentle breeze. In the middle ground, a small cow, depicted with loose and expressive strokes, stands within the sunlit field. Its form is abstract yet recognizable, blending seamlessly with the surrounding landscape. The presence of the cow enhances the rustic charm of the scene, reinforcing the connection between nature and rural life. Beyond the field, a cluster of trees in deep reds, rich browns, and hints of green rises against the sky. Their foliage is painted with thick, gestural strokes, creating a sense of movement as if the wind is rustling through the branches. A small house with a warm-toned roof is nestled among the trees, adding a touch of human presence to the otherwise untouched natural environment. Above, the sky is a stunning mix of turquoise, soft blue, and splashes of pink, with clouds drifting lazily across. The unexpected color choices in the sky create a dreamlike atmosphere, enhancing the painting’s expressive and slightly surreal quality. The dynamic interplay of colors, textures, and light brings the scene to life, making the viewer feel as if they are standing in the middle of a golden field, surrounded by nature’s warmth and the quiet presence of a grazing cow. The artist’s masterful use of color and impasto technique transforms this everyday countryside moment into a vivid, emotionally resonant work of art.*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING **** TITLE: "Cow in the field"* 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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