Title: Oil painting On the edge of the forest Kalenyuk Alex Description: No.AAA3142The oil painting "On the Edge of the Forest" is a textured and vibrant depiction of a rural landscape where the pastoral and the wild meet. The artist has employed an impasto technique, with thick and bold strokes that give the piece a sense of depth and richness. In the foreground, a field of vivid yellow, perhaps representing a meadow or cultivated land, is painted with energetic strokes that suggest the presence of wildflowers or crops. Within this sea of yellow, figures of animals, possibly sheep or cattle, are interspersed, rendered in darker tones, anchoring them to the land. A solitary figure, likely a farmer or shepherd, stands out in the field. The figure is painted in white and blue, contrasting with the yellow of the field, and is positioned in a way that suggests watchfulness over the animals. Beyond the field, the "edge of the forest" is depicted with a rich tapestry of autumnal colors—greens, oranges, reds, and purples—that convey the density and diversity of the trees. The forest appears alive, with the foliage rendered in a mix of warm and cool colors that give the impression of leaves rustling in a gentle breeze. Above the trees, the sky is a soft blend of white, blue, and lavender, with the brushwork creating the effect of clouds drifting overhead. The lightness of the sky contrasts with the heavy impasto of the trees and field, providing a sense of balance to the composition. The painting is rich in detail and texture, allowing the viewer to almost feel the brushstrokes that create the leaves, the grass, and the figures within the scene. "On the Edge of the Forest" encapsulates a moment of tranquility and the simple beauty of a countryside scene, where human presence is just one part of a larger, more intricate tapestry of nature.*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING **** TITLE: "On the edge of the forest"* ARTISTS: Kalenyuk Alex* SIZE: 20x25 cm/7.87x9.84 inches'* MEDIUM: oil, canvas* 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 Crimean 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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