Golden Hour Peaks (2026) Original Oil Painting by Nataliia Plakhotnyk

This original oil painting masterfully captures the dramatic and pristine beauty of a glacial mountain lake. Executed with a bold and highly expressive palette knife technique, the artwork showcases a majestic mountain range under a dynamic sky filled with rich blues and vibrant, glowing yellow light that hints at dawn or sunset.

The calm, icy blue waters of the lake beautifully reflect the sky and the surrounding snow-dusted peaks, creating a stunning sense of light and symmetry. In the foreground, the dark, rugged texture of the rocky shore is brought to life with striking accents of bright yellow reflections, mimicking the powerful glow of the sun. The heavy impasto technique gives the canvas a rich, tactile dimension, making the landscape feel alive with energy, movement, and physical depth. It is a powerful statement piece that brings a sense of expansive wild nature, fresh mountain air, and dramatic contrast into any modern interior.

Medium: Professional oil paints on stretched canvas.
Technique: Impasto, palette knife painting with heavy, textured layers.
Dimensions: 45.7 x 55.9 x 2 cm / 18 x 22 x 0.78 inches (unframed)
Presentation: Unframed, sides are painted. Signed with initials "NP" on the front. Protection: Coated with a final protective varnish layer to preserve the vivid colours and texture.

Materials used:

oil, varnish

Details:

• Oil painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 55.88 x 45.72 x 1.27cm (unframed) / 55.88 x 43.18cm (actual image size)
• Ready to hang
• Signed certificate of authenticity
• Style: Impressionistic
• Subject: Landscapes, sea and sky