Title: Oil painting Moonlit winter night Oksana Kalenyuk Description: No.AAA4745The oil painting on cardboard titled "Moonlit Winter Night" beautifully captures the serene and mysterious atmosphere of a snowy village under the gentle glow of the moon. The artist masterfully conveys the cold tranquility of a winter night, where the landscape is blanketed in thick snow, reflecting the pale light of the crescent moon hanging in the sky. The composition is centered around a few rustic houses, their roofs heavily laden with snow, creating a sense of warmth and shelter amidst the harsh winter surroundings. The walls of the houses, painted in shades of gray, white, and muted earth tones, suggest an aged, weathered look, blending seamlessly with the subdued palette of the snowy landscape. The artist uses thick impasto strokes, giving the buildings a sculptural depth, making them appear as though they are emerging from the snow itself. The trees surrounding the houses are depicted in dark, muted shades, their bare branches reaching toward the sky, emphasizing the stillness of the winter night. The contrast between the dark silhouettes of the trees and the bright white snow adds a sense of depth and dimension to the scene. The few sparse leaves and the reddish undertones in the tree trunks hint at the remnants of autumn, now overtaken by the icy embrace of winter. In the foreground, a wooden fence, partially buried in snow, creates a sense of perspective, drawing the viewer into the painting. A few black crows, perched on the fence and pecking at the snow-covered ground, add a dynamic element to the otherwise still scene. Their dark forms stand out against the whiteness of the snow, symbolizing the persistence of life even in the harshest conditions. The sky is painted in deep, dark shades, suggesting the quiet vastness of the night. The crescent moon, a delicate touch of yellow, shines faintly, casting a dim glow over the landscape. This subtle light creates soft shadows in the snow, emphasizing its texture and movement, as if the wind has shaped the drifts and pathways leading to the houses. The artist’s technique, with bold, expressive brushstrokes and a rich impasto texture, enhances the raw beauty of the winter night. The thick application of paint adds a tactile quality, making the snow appear almost tangible, as if one could reach out and feel its coldness. The combination of cool and warm tones in the painting creates a delicate balance, reflecting both the stillness and the hidden warmth of village life on a winter night.*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING **** TITLE: "Moonlit winter night"* ARTISTS: Oksana 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 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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