Ivan Shapoval
Sunny Summer, landscape, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
2016

About the Item

Artist: Shapoval Ivan Leontyevich Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind Medium: Oil on Canvas Style: Impressionism Year: 2016 Title: Sunny Summer, Size: 23.5" x 31.5" x 0.8'' inch, (60x79x3 cm) Unframed, Stretched on Wooden Bar, Gallery Wrapped, Ready to Hang. "Sunny Summer" is a captivating oil painting that portrays a picturesque landscape filled with the vibrant energy of the season. The artist skillfully captures the essence of a sun-drenched day, transporting viewers to a serene forest setting. The painting exudes a sense of tranquility and invites one to explore the natural wonders that lie within. The foreground of the artwork showcases a lush forest, teeming with a diverse array of trees and foliage. Their verdant hues, ranging from emerald to golden tones, evoke a feeling of vitality and abundance. The meticulous brushwork brings out the intricacies of each leaf and branch, creating a rich tapestry of textures. Nestled within the forest, a winding path emerges, becoming the focal point of the composition. The path meanders gracefully through the dense foliage, beckoning the viewer to embark on a journey of discovery. It branches out in four directions, symbolizing the endless possibilities and choices that life presents. Whether one chooses to follow the path to the left, right, forward, or backward, the painting hints at the idea of exploration and the potential for new experiences. Above, the sky stretches expansively, its cerulean expanse enlivened by fluffy white wainscoting. The puffy cumulus clouds float peacefully, casting intermittent shadows over the landscape, creating a dance of light and shadow. The sky's ethereal palette adds to the overall feeling of warmth and radiance, reflecting the brightness of a summer's day. "Sunny Summer" captures the essence of the season, where nature thrives in all its splendor. The painting's harmonious composition, vibrant colors, and meticulous attention to detail transport viewers to a place of tranquility and natural beauty. It invites contemplation, stirs the imagination, and inspires a sense of adventure, making it a captivating piece that speaks to the soul of those who behold it. About Artist: Place of Birth: September 10, 1939, Dniprodzerzhynsk, Ukraine Graduated from Dnipropetrovsk Art School (1967) Graduated from Kharkiv Art Industry Higher School (1973) Field of Activity: Easel painting Teachers: H. Cherniavskly, V. Konstantynopilsky, O. Martynets Ivan Shapoval has been a member of the Ukrainian National Artists' Union "SinG" since 1988. Personal Exhibitions: Sumy (1972, 1980, 1987, 1989, 1991, 1995) Participation in all-Ukrainian exhibitions: 1982 Always Ready. Kyiv 1983 International Art Exhibition. Sofia, Bulgaria 1983 Painting of Ukraine. Kyiv 1984 Land and People. Moscow. Sumy. Kharkiv 1984 Physical Culture and Sports. Kyiv 1984 60th Anniversary of the Red Banner Western Border District. Kyiv 1987 International Art Exhibition. Netherlands. Finland. Norway 1987 Always Ready. Kyiv 1987 Painting of Ukraine. Kyiv 1988 Watercolor Exhibition. Kyiv 1988 Soviet Land. Kyiv 1991 Artists of Ukraine. Zemle, Germany 1999 International Art Exhibition. Germany 2003 International Art Exhibition. Germany 2007 Picturesque Ukraine. Kyiv 2008 Artists of Sumy Region. Poltava Art Museum. Poltava 2008 Artistic Mosaic. Alexander Feldman Foundation. Kharkiv 2008 for the 70th Anniversary of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine. Kyiv 2009 On the Day of the Artist. Kyiv Ivan Shapoval's works are held in private collections and museums, including: Ministry of Culture & UNAU Exhibitions Lebedyn Municipal Art Museum, Sumy Region Art Museum N. Onatskiy Art Museum, Sumy Hecosso Gallery in Japan Lot2981d765

Creator:

Ivan Shapoval (1939, Ukrainian)

Creation Year:

2016

Dimensions:

Height: 23.5 in (59.69 cm)Width: 31.5 in (80.01 cm)Depth: 0.8 in (2.04 cm)

Medium:

Oil,Canvas

Movement & Style:

Impressionist

Period:

2010-