Oil Painting Christmas Flower Oksana Ivanyuk

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The oil painting titled ""Christmas Flower"" bursts with the vibrant energy and warmth of the festive season, centering around the … Read more The oil painting titled ""Christmas Flower"" bursts with the vibrant energy and warmth of the festive season, centering around the rich, velvety reds of the poinsettias, which are traditionally associated with Christmas. The artist employs a thick impasto technique, creating a three-dimensional effect that brings the flowers to life. Each petal of the poinsettias is rendered with passionate strokes of crimson, cherry, and scarlet, interspersed with deeper shades of burgundy to add depth and contrast. The bold application of paint makes the flowers seem to leap off the canvas, inviting the viewer to reach out and touch their textured surfaces. The lush green leaves of the poinsettias provide a natural counterpoint to the reds, painted with equal vibrancy and a lively interplay of light and shadow. This contrast not only emphasizes the festive colors but also imbues the painting with a sense of balance and harmony. Beneath the floral display, the vase is depicted in brilliant blues, creating a visual anchor for the composition. The reflection and shadows around the vase suggest a polished surface upon which it rests, adding to the overall impression of a well-tended holiday decoration. In the foreground, fruits in shades of orange and yellow, possibly oranges or tangerines, add a touch of sweetness to the scene, suggesting the abundance and generosity of the season. The fruits' round shapes and bright colors complement the star-shaped poinsettia blooms above. The title ""Christmas Flower"" is aptly chosen, focusing on the poinsettia's common name and its symbolic association with the holiday season. The artist's signature is included in the painting, a proud testament to their creation. The painting is a celebration of the yuletide spirit, capturing the joy and color that poinsettias bring into homes during the winter holidays. It's a visual feast that exudes the warmth and comfort of Christmas, inviting viewers to bask in the nostalgia and beauty of this special time of year.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: ""Christmas flower""
* ARTISTS: Oksana Ivanyuk
* SIZE: 25x20 cm/'9.84x7.87 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, canvas
* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection
* CONDITION: Photos provide accurate information about the product.

About the artist: Oksana Ivanyuk 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.
Oksana Ivanyuk 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." See less