Oil Painting Bright Night Over the Field Oleksiy Ivanyuk

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The Oil painting Canvas titled “Bright night over the field” captures the enchanting atmosphere of a countryside night illuminated by … Read more The Oil painting Canvas titled “Bright night over the field” captures the enchanting atmosphere of a countryside night illuminated by the glowing presence of the moon. With thick, impasto brushstrokes and a bold palette, the artist translates the quiet magic of nocturnal landscapes into a vivid and emotionally charged composition. This work is not just a depiction of a rural scene—it is a celebration of how moonlight transforms ordinary elements of nature into something extraordinary, filling the viewer with awe, wonder, and a sense of timeless calm. At the center of the painting stand towering haystacks, rendered in deep shades of purple, crimson, and earthy brown. Their imposing presence dominates the foreground, creating a striking contrast with the vivid greens and blues of the ground below. The artist’s use of heavy texture gives these forms a sculptural quality, as if they rise out of the earth with solidity and dignity. Highlighted with strokes of yellow, green, and violet, the haystacks seem to absorb the moonlight, glowing softly despite their mass, becoming both guardians of the field and symbols of agrarian life. The moon, positioned in the upper part of the canvas, shines with an almost mystical radiance. Its pale, silvery surface, surrounded by swirling strokes of ochre, turquoise, and orange, illuminates the night sky with warmth and power. This moon is not a distant, cold object but a living presence—watchful and benevolent—casting its light over the rural landscape. The painter emphasizes its importance by surrounding it with vibrant, dynamic brushstrokes that suggest both movement and energy, as though the sky itself is alive in response to the lunar glow. The background sky is a tumultuous blend of earthy browns, fiery oranges, and cool blues, layered with thick, expressive strokes that convey both depth and emotion. These swirling colors create a dramatic backdrop that emphasizes the moon’s brilliance while reflecting the natural tension and vitality of the night. It is as though the heavens are caught between calm and chaos, a reflection of the mystery inherent in nighttime landscapes.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: ""Bright night over the field""
* ARTISTS: Oleksiy Ivanyuk
* SIZE: 15x20 cm/5.90x7.87 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, canvas
* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection
* CONDITION: we tried to convey the maximum information with the help of photos about this product

About the artist: Born March 13, 1954, in the city of Piryatin, Poltava region. He graduated from the 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." See less