№Kalen 1262

The oil painting titled "Evening" presents a winter landscape at dusk, where the vestiges of daylight cast a soft glow over a snow-laden village. The artist has masterfully used the impasto technique, layering thick strokes of paint to create a sense of depth and texture that gives the scene a palpable coldness and the crunch of snow underfoot. The sky, a canvas of darkening hues ranging from deep blue to slate gray, is dramatic and moody, with the subtle crescent of the early evening moon hanging low. This backdrop sets a somber mood, contrasting with the serene and quiet village below. Birds perched on the telephone wires are silhouetted against the sky, adding a touch of life to the otherwise still scene. The snow-covered ground reflects the last bits of light, with shades of blue, lavender, and white intermingling, suggesting the reflective nature of snow during this time of day. The snow's texture is rendered with dynamic brushstrokes, capturing the uneven and untouched quality of a fresh snowfall. Nestled in the heart of the painting are the village homes, their shapes simplified and abstracted. Warm tones of brown and orange suggest the presence of cozy hearths inside, offering a contrast to the coolness of the surrounding snow. The houses are partly obscured by the winter trees and shadows, giving a sense of depth and distance. A lone, slender tree in the foreground stands as a silent sentinel, its trunk a stark vertical line against the horizontal layering of the landscape. It anchors the composition, drawing the eye towards the center of the painting. Overall, "Evening" is a contemplative piece, capturing the quiet and introspective mood of a village at the close of day. The thick application of paint and the interplay of light and shadow convey both the chill of winter and the warmth of home, inviting the viewer to reflect on the peaceful solitude of this snowy evening. The signature in the bottom right corner grounds the work as a personal interpretation of this universal experience.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Evening"
* ARTISTS: Oksana Kalenyuk
* 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: 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 Crimean 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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