Original artwork description:

This oil painting, titled "River flows into the distance", by contemporary Ukrainian artist Victor Onyshchenko, captures a quiet, contemplative moment along the banks of the Stryzhen River in Chernihiv. The scene is rendered with fluid, expressive brushstrokes on a 60x80 cm canvas, conveying the peaceful yet dynamic flow of nature.

The foreground features several trees, their twisted, gnarled branches reaching out against the hazy sky. The use of muted purples and earthy tones in the trees contrasts with the calm, reflective waters of the river, which gently mirrors the stark shapes of the trees and the surrounding landscape. The water seems to flow serenely into the distance, evoking a sense of tranquility and the passage of time.

The light in the painting is soft and diffused, suggesting an overcast day, with the subtle grays and light purples of the sky blending harmoniously with the reflective water. The gentle slopes of the riverbank, covered in patches of dry grass and foliage, add to the sense of quiet day, while small details like the soft reflections in the water create depth and movement within the scene.

In this painting artist captures the essence of nature in winter’s late stage, where the world is still but on the cusp of spring. The use of light and shadow, along with the simple composition of the river and trees, imbues the work with a sense of timelessness and calm. It invites the viewer to pause and reflect on the flow of life, much like the river itself, moving gently into the unknown distance.

Materials used:

Oil

Tags:

#landscape #water #river #trees #spring #impressionism #quiet #impressionistic #plein air #pleinair #late winter #unknown distance