Kalen 1176

"Snow Covered Yard" is a masterful oil painting that captures the essence of a tranquil winter day. The scene presents a rustic tableau of humble village homes blanketed in a thick layer of pristine snow, with nature's white mantle beautifully highlighting the aged wood, crumbling plaster, and faded paint of the structures. The artist employs a bold impasto technique, with thickly applied paint creating a richly textured surface that adds depth and dimension to the canvas. The undulating snowdrifts and architectural details come alive with the generous application of paint, giving the scene a tangible quality as if one could reach out and feel the cold bite of the snow or the rough texture of the aged wood. One of the painting's most evocative details is the lone figure, a villager, draped in warm winter attire. With a scarf wrapped snugly around the neck and a contemplative expression, the figure appears to be pausing in a moment of reflection, possibly reminiscing or simply enjoying the serenity of the snow-covered surroundings. The villager's presence adds a touch of warmth and humanity to the cold landscape, evoking emotions of solitude and introspection. Nearby, a playful cat, painted with swift brushstrokes, slinks through the scene, its silhouette stark against the snow, adding a touch of whimsy and life amidst the stillness. Shadows, cast by unseen sources, dance upon the snow, hinting at the low winter sun and the crispness of the air. The artist's choice of muted blues, grays, and whites, punctuated with hints of deep greens and earthy browns, perfectly conveys the chill of winter while maintaining a coziness intrinsic to village life. The artist's signature, neatly inscribed at the bottom, stands testament to their adept hand and keen eye for capturing the magic of winter in its most intimate moments. "Snow Covered Yard" is a poignant reminder of nature's quiet beauty and the simple pleasures of life during the colder months.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Snow covered yard"
* ARTISTS: Kalenyuk Oksana
* SIZE: 20x30 cm/'7.87x11.81 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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