№Kalen 1297

"Early Spring" is a vivid and texturally engaging oil painting that captures the essence of a rustic village scene awakening to the early days of spring. The artist has skillfully employed the impasto technique, with thick layers of paint applied in a way that adds depth and dimension to the canvas. In the foreground, the earth is coming to life with fresh spring greenery. Strokes of vibrant greens and yellows are layered and textured, creating the illusion of grass and young plants rustling gently in the breeze. The liveliness of the brushwork here suggests the vigorous growth of early spring flora. Dominating the scene is a sturdy tree on the left, its branches reaching upward and outward. Dabs of soft pink on the tree indicate the delicate blooms of spring blossoms, offering a contrast of both color and texture to the robust trunk and limbs, which are rendered in darker, earthier tones. A wooden fence runs across the middle of the painting, its slats depicted in a variety of colors, reflecting the wear and character that come with age and exposure to the elements. Hanging on the fence is a colorful piece of cloth, its hues swirling together in a playful nod to the domestic life beyond the fence. Behind the fence, we see the simple architecture of rural buildings. The structures are painted with broad, confident strokes in browns and creams, punctuated by hints of blue and green on the windows, suggesting reflections of the bright spring sky. Two chickens are portrayed near the bottom right, close to the fence. They are represented with just a few bold strokes of red and brown, but their presence adds a sense of liveliness and bucolic charm to the scene. Above it all, the sky is a blend of whites, blues, and purples, painted in smooth, sweeping strokes that suggest the softness of the spring sky, perhaps with the gentle warmth of the sun breaking through. "Early Spring" exudes a sense of renewal and the simple pleasures of country life. It is a celebration of the season's new beginnings, where nature and humanity come together in a harmonious and colorful tableau.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***

* TITLE: "Early spring"

* ARTISTS: Alex Kalenyuk

* SIZE: 30x40 cm/'11.81x15.74 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.