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No. AAA4881The acrylic painting on cardboard titled "Raging Waves at Sunset" captures a breathtaking seascape where the wild force of nature collides with the tender fading light of day. Bold, expressive brushstrokes and a rich palette of blues, greens, and purples evoke a powerful, untamed ocean, while golden and pastel tones above hint at the last warm touch of the setting sun. This contrast between serenity and turmoil defines the emotional atmosphere of the painting, inviting the viewer into a world where the elements meet in harmonious conflict. The sea in this composition is far from still. Waves curl and crash in every direction, their forms shaped by sweeping strokes of dark blues, emeralds, and hints of ultramarine. Each crest is highlighted with luminous whites and pale yellows, suggesting the reflection of the sun as it lowers itself beyond the horizon. The churning water is painted with thick, dynamic movement, emphasizing the energy and unpredictability of the ocean at sunset. The direction of the brushwork pulls the viewer’s gaze into the depth of the water and toward the violent splash of a wave against the rock in the foreground. Dark rock formations rise abruptly on the right side of the painting, their shapes almost mountainous. Painted in near-black blues with subtle touches of ochre and violet, they serve as the silent observers of the scene—immovable against the chaos of the sea. The wave that crashes against one of these rocks is a focal point in the composition, rendered with explosive texture and luminosity. It surges upward in a spray of light, a mix of white, yellow, and soft lavender, catching the last rays of sunlight and turning the moment into something monumental. Above the ocean, the sky is an ever-changing canvas of soft pastels and bold, glowing light. The sun, although descending, maintains its presence at the heart of the painting, shining through an aura of warm golden and pale peach tones. It is partially veiled by a swirl of gentle clouds rendered in soft yellows, creams, and streaks of muted violet. These warm tones transition into the deeper blues and turquoises of the upper sky, enhancing the feeling that the light is slipping away, retreating as the waves grow more dominant. Despite the tumult of the sea, there is an undeniable beauty and rhythm to the painting. The interplay between the turbulent motion of the ocean and the gentle light of the sun creates a scene of both tension and harmony.*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING **** TITLE: "Raging waves at sunset"* ARTISTS: Mykhailo Patskan* SIZE: 20x30 cm/'7.87x11.81 inches' * MEDIUM: acrylic, cardboard* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection* CONDITION: Photos provide accurate information about the product.About the artists: Mykhailo Stepanovych Patskan Born on January 18, 1961 in the city of Khust. Graduated from the M. B. Grekov State Art College in 1983. Worked in an art factory, participated in plein airs both in Ukraine and abroad, also had personal exhibitions in the city of Khust, Member of the People's Creative Association "Artist of Verkhovyna". Regular participant in general exhibitions. I like to reproduce Transcarpathian nature in landscapes, I like still lifes and portraits, I make copies of realistic paintings.
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Acrylic painting Raging waves at sunset Mykhailo Patskan
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