Title: Oil painting In the evening by the river Alex Kalenyuk Description: No.AAA5136The oil painting on Cardboard titled "In the evening by the river" immerses the viewer in a dreamlike twilight landscape, where nature's vibrant hues and tranquil silence converge into a deeply poetic moment. With rich, expressive strokes and a bold palette, the artist transforms a simple river scene into an emotional reflection of serenity, solitude, and the beauty of dusk. The piece is filled with color, yet it is the mood—the stillness before night—that defines its soul. In the foreground, a solitary figure rows a small red boat across the reflective surface of the river. The water, painted in deep blues and purples, shimmers with accents of white, teal, and soft crimson, catching the glow of the fading sun and the first shadows of night. The figure, rendered with minimal yet confident strokes, wears a light pink garment and hat, contrasting softly against the darker water. There is no rush in their motion—only a quiet rhythm, as if rowing through memory itself. The central composition is dominated by a dramatic tree line, stretching across the middle of the painting in a majestic silhouette of deep green, burnt orange, and dusky violet. These trees, with their textured foliage and twisted trunks, rise like guardians of the river, glowing in the warm light that lingers just before nightfall. Behind them, rolling hills unfold in layers of emerald and sapphire, carrying the eye gently toward the horizon. Above, the sky offers one of the painting’s most emotionally resonant elements. Rather than the typical soft blues of dusk, the artist chooses bold purples, lavenders, and rich indigos—imbued with a sense of calm and mystery. Clouds float across the sky in textured swaths of cerulean and pale peach, evoking the last light of the day and the onset of evening coolness. The decision to use these strong tones lends the sky a presence of its own, setting the emotional tone for the entire piece. Golden reeds and grasses emerge from the riverbanks, painted in fiery yellows, oranges, and reds, glowing as if they themselves are illuminated by some internal flame. These accents not only add warmth to the canvas but create visual bridges between the dark river and the rich tree line beyond. Their vertical forms punctuate the horizontal flow of the composition, adding rhythm and balance.*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING **** TITLE: "In the evening by the river"* ARTISTS: Alex Kalenyuk* SIZE: 15x20 cm/'5.90x7.87 inches'* MEDIUM: oil, cardboard* 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 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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