Original artwork description:

№AAA3836

This oil painting cardboard, titled "Early autumn has arrived", the artist's choice of colors conveys the gentle shift from summer to autumn. The sky is a delicate pastel green, with subtle lavender-tinged clouds floating above, adding a sense of calmness to the atmosphere. The trees lining the riverbank are ablaze with warm shades of yellow, orange, and ochre, interspersed with cool blues and purples, suggesting the fading presence of summer’s greenery. These colors are reflected in the water below, blending harmoniously to create a mesmerizing mirror effect. The foreground is dominated by the reflective surface of the river, which ripples softly, mirroring the sky and foliage in a slightly distorted but captivating manner. The water is rendered with bold strokes of green, blue, and golden tones, reinforcing the impressionistic quality of the piece. At the heart of the painting, a small, solitary boat glides across the river, carrying a lone figure who appears immersed in the tranquility of the moment. The dark silhouette of the boat and its occupant contrasts sharply with the luminous background, drawing the viewer's eye toward this central focal point. The presence of the boat introduces a narrative element—perhaps the figure is a fisherman or a traveler embracing the beauty of the season. The composition is balanced, with the shoreline creating a horizontal division that stabilizes the visual elements. The vertical strokes of the trees add dynamism, leading the eye upward, while the reflections in the water guide the gaze downward, creating a sense of depth and immersion. The use of a palette knife is evident in the bold, impasto textures that define the foliage, water, and sky. This technique adds a tactile, almost sculptural quality to the painting, making each brushstroke stand out. The layering of thick oil paint enhances the depth and richness of the colors, allowing the viewer to experience the scene as if stepping into it. The painting exudes a sense of nostalgia and contemplation, as if capturing a fleeting moment of seasonal change. The expressive brushwork, combined with the luminous interplay of light and color, evokes the freshness of early autumn mornings—crisp air, gentle ripples on the water, and the soft rustling of leaves preparing for their golden descent. The painting invites the viewer to pause and appreciate the fleeting magic of early autumn—a time of reflection, change, and quiet wonder.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Early autumn has arrived"
* ARTISTS: Oksana Kalenyuk
* SIZE: 15x20 cm/'5.90x7.87 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, cardboard
* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection
* CONDITION: we tried to convey the maximum information with the help of photos about this product

Materials used:

oil

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