Blue tractor at the sawmill. Rodnya village (2024) Original Oil Painting by Simon Kozhin

The artist painted the picture en plein air in the alla prima style during a single session in the village of Rodnya, Tver Region, in 2024. A rustic countryside scene unfolds with raw, textured energy. Heavy brushstrokes create a sense of tangible earth and weathered wood. The palette balances deep greens and muted greys against the sudden warmth of a red barn. A blue tractor stands as a silent anchor in the mid-ground. It signifies the enduring rhythm of rural labor. The composition leads the eye along a dusty path. This road cuts through the landscape with thick, impasto applications of beige and white paint. Light interacts with the rugged surface of the canvas. This creates a flickering effect that mimics natural sunlight. The dense foliage in the background forms a protective wall of nature. Every stroke feels intentional and urgent. The artwork captures a fleeting moment of stillness in a working landscape. Attention focuses on the contrast between the industrial machine and the organic surroundings. The scene concludes with the detailed rendering of dry grass swaying near the barn walls.

Materials used:

Oil

Details:

• Oil painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 38.4 x 33.5 x 3.5cm (framed) / 30 x 24cm (actual image size)
• Framed and ready to hang
• Signed on the front
• Style: Impressionistic
• Subject: Landscapes, sea and sky