Relaxation on the Lake (2024) Original Oil Painting by Boris Serdyuk

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Relaxation on the Lake is an expressive oil on cardboard landscape that captures a quiet natural scene with a calm lake surrounded by lush vegetation and rolling hills. The composition is built with bold palette knife strokes, creating thick layers of color and texture that bring the surface of the water, the greenery, and the distant hills to life. Reflections ripple across the lake while the vibrant greens, blues, and earthy tones create a lively yet peaceful atmosphere.

The inspiration behind Relaxation on the Lake comes from moments of stillness found in nature, where the movement of water and the silence of the landscape create a feeling of calm and renewal. The scene reflects the simple pleasure of observing a quiet lake surrounded by vegetation and hills, a place where time slows down and attention shifts to color, texture, and natural rhythm. I was particularly inspired by the harmony between water, land, and sky, and the way light transforms the landscape.

This artwork was created using oil on cardboard with expressive palette knife technique, allowing thick layers of paint to build a rich textured surface. The energetic strokes emphasize the movement of the lake, the structure of vegetation, and the forms of the hills. I especially love this piece for its tactile quality and vibrant color contrasts, which make the landscape feel alive and immersive for the viewer.

Materials used:

oil

Details:

• Oil painting on Panel / Board / MDF
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 29.69 x 19.99 x 2.03cm (unframed) / 2969.26 x 19.99cm (actual image size)
• Signed on the front
• Style: Impressionistic
• Subject: Landscapes, sea and sky

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