Original artwork description:

№Kalen 1341

"Winter Silence" is an oil painting that eloquently speaks to the stillness and quietude that envelops the world during the cold months. The painting is a symphony of subdued tones and a harmonious blend of cool and warm colors, applied with the thick impasto technique that gives the scene a palpable texture and a sense of depth. The vast expanse of the snowy ground is rendered in soft whites and pale blues, with skillful strokes that recreate the undulating surface of freshly fallen snow. Each knife stroke is deliberate, capturing the way the snow dampens sound and brings a hushed peace to the landscape. The middle distance is animated by a small assembly of homes and trees, their forms simplified and abstracted, yet evocative of a winter's evening. Dabs of color amidst the whiteness represent the village life - warm lights from windows piercing the dusk, suggesting the cozy habitation against the elements. The snow-capped roofs and the bare branches of the trees are outlined against the twilight sky, which the artist has washed in a gentle gradient from cool violet to a soft, buttery yellow at the horizon, where the last light of day is just barely holding on. One cannot miss the distinct feature that crowns the composition: a stylized, golden church spire that rises above the humble village. It is highlighted with touches of yellow and white paint that suggest the reflection of the fading sunlight or perhaps the glow from within, symbolizing hope and warmth in the midst of winter's grip. The overall effect of the painting is one of profound silence and tranquility. It invites contemplation, urging the viewer to listen to the quiet and find solace in the stillness. "Winter Silence" is not merely a visual experience but a meditation on the beauty and calm that winter brings to the world, capturing the essence of the season in every textured layer and hue.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Winter silence"
* ARTISTS: Oksana Kalenyuk
* SIZE: 15x20 cm/'5.90x7.87 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, canvas
* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection
* CONDITION: Photos provide accurate information about the product.

Materials used:

oil

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