Nocturne (2026) Original Oil Painting by Mykhailo Khalin

This square-format oil painting centers on a dynamic, almost celestial vortex, rendered in deep, resonant tones of umber, black, and charcoal. The core of the vortex is a single point of concentrated, pale light, appearing as a solitary star or moon piercing through the cosmic maelstrom. The surrounding layers of paint swirl outward, creating a profound sense of depth and movement that draws the viewer into the darkness.

The lower portion of the composition features a subdued, textured ground plane. Two solitary, silhouetted trees frame the composition on the left and right, their forms heavily textured and contrasting against the thinner paint of the distant field. A faint, reflective sheen at the very base suggests a small body of water, catching the muted light of the central orb.

Texture and Technique:
The defining characteristic of this piece is the tangible, tactile surface. The paint is not applied smoothly; instead, the artist has used a palette knife and perhaps a brush for thick, sculptural impasto. This heavy texture is most pronounced in the central vortex and the foreground trees, giving the painting a rugged, physical quality. The brushwork and knife strokes are visible throughout, creating a raw, unpolished aesthetic where the process of painting is embedded in the final image.

Materials used:

oil

Details:

• Oil painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 30 x 30 x 1cm (unframed)
• Signed on the back
• Style: Impressionistic
• Subject: Landscapes, sea and sky