Seryona River (2010) Original Oil Painting by Simon Kozhin

This oil painting captures a Seryona river landscape with rhythmic intensity, painted en plein air by the artist in the Kaluga region in the spring of 2010. Broad brushstrokes define a verdant bank that leads the eye toward deep teal waters. The composition balances the luminosity of the grass against the density of the distant forest. Cool blues and muted greens blend seamlessly to evoke a quiet atmosphere. The artist employs a rich impasto technique to create tactile depth across the canvas. This approach lends a physical vibration to the natural scenery. Soft light filters through the canopy of skeletal trees. The palette remains restrained yet emotive. Each stroke suggests a fleeting moment of stillness in the wild. The gaze lingers on a pale path that winds through the greenery. This pathway introduces a human presence without disrupting the solitude of the scene. The interplay of shadow and light adds structural complexity to the vegetation. Muted tones dominate the sky and the foliage. The result is a harmonious study of nature in a state of quiet repose. The artwork emphasizes the organic flow of the water against the static weight of the shoreline.
Exhibitions:
2011 Kaluga Regional Art Gallery "Obraz"

Materials used:

Oil

Details:

• Oil painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 37.7 x 27.7 x 3cm (framed) / 30 x 20cm (actual image size)
• Framed and ready to hang
• Signed on the front
• Style: Impressionistic
• Subject: Landscapes, sea and sky