Original artwork description:

ARTIST: Alexander Kryushyn
TITLE: "At the Port. Before the Rain"
MEDIUM: Oil on Canvas
YEAR: 2019
DIMENSIONS : 50 х 70 cm. / 19,6 x 27,5 in.

"At the Port. Before the Rain" is a striking oil on canvas that captures the atmosphere of a quiet harbor just before a storm. Aleksandr Kryushyn masterfully portrays a moored red-hulled ship against the backdrop of a moody sky, rich in violet and cobalt tones. The expressive brushwork and confident impasto technique lend the painting a vivid, almost cinematic presence. The composition is dynamically balanced between the calm structure of the dock and the energetic play of clouds above. Broad, gestural strokes form the water, sky, and ship, emphasizing movement and light. The work sits comfortably between impressionism and expressionism, delivering both representational clarity and emotional depth. Two small figures walking on the pier add narrative intrigue, subtly drawing the viewer into a world of maritime routine and reflective solitude. The red of the boat cuts through the cooler tones, serving as both a compositional anchor and an emotional pulse in the painting. This work explores the themes of transition, human presence in vast coastal environments, and the poetry of everyday scenes. It is a celebration of color, rhythm, and the evocative power of the sea.

Materials used:

oil on canvas

Tags:

#oil painting #cobalt blue #boat painting #coastal art #moody sky #seascape art #ultramarine #coastal scene #expressive brushwork #pleinair painting #canvas paintinbg #marine atmosphere #seaside dock #before rain