Balaclava (2013) Original Oil Painting by Alexander Shandor

This oil painting captures a rugged coastal scene with striking confidence. The Ukrainian master employs a bold, impressionistic touch to define the terrain. Thick brushstrokes carve out the limestone cliffs. A solitary fortress crowns the peak, watching over the shimmering water.
The palette blends cool cerulean tones with earthy greens and pale greys. Light dances across the surface of the sea in rhythmic horizontal streaks. This artwork reflects the artist's passion for plein air painting. He translates the raw energy of nature into a tactile experience.
The composition balances the verticality of the mountain against the vastness of the horizon. A small white structure nestles at the base of the cliff, adding a human element to the wild landscape. Distant mountains fade into a hazy blue mist, creating a profound sense of depth. Every stroke is deliberate and unique. The result is a vivid atmospheric study of the Crimean coast, rendered with a sophisticated handle on light and form.

Materials used:

Oil on Canvas

Details:

• Oil painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 100 x 50 x 3cm (unframed) / 100 x 50cm (actual image size)
• Signed on the front
• Style: Impressionistic
• Subject: Landscapes, sea and sky