Pastoral Devotion (2020) Original Oil Painting by Nerijus Kisielius

"Pastoral Devotion" is a powerful expressionist oil painting that deeply enriches the artist's pastoral and animal studies. In this original artwork, sculptor Nerijus Kisielius explores the peaceful rhythm and comforting stillness of a sheep herd huddled together under a calm, clear blue sky.

The composition is built with professional-grade oil paint using a heavy impasto technique, where thick, textured brushstrokes create a tangible sense of volume, form, and physical depth on the canvas. The central ram features a beautifully curved golden-orange horn, contrasting the rich indigo, purple, and deep violet tones of the thick wool coats. Rather than capturing a simple countryside animal portrait, this abstract landscape and figurative study functions as a profound visual meditation on community, protection, and balanced natural harmony. This textured fine art painting brings an instant atmosphere of modern farmhouse luxury and avant-garde rustic charm to any collection.

• Medium: Premium oil paints (heavy impasto texture) on stretched cotton canvas.
• Style: Expressionism / Abstract Landscape / Fine Art / Geometric.
• Dimensions: 11.8 x 15.7 inches (30 x 40 cm) / 3D profile canvas.
• Presentation: Wrap-around painted edges; ready to hang without an additional frame.
• Authenticity: Hand-signed and dated "NK 2020" by the artist in the bottom-right corner. Accompanied by an official Certificate of Authenticity.

Materials used:

oil on stretched canvas

Details:

• Oil painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 40.13 x 30.23 x 2.54cm (unframed)
• Ready to hang
• Signed on the front
• Style: Expressive and gestural
• Subject: Animals and birds