Original artwork description:

№AAA3924

The painting "Snow Blue" vividly captures a serene winter landscape, dominated by cold blue hues with hints of warmth from a setting sun. The artist masterfully blends icy tones with splashes of bright colors to convey the contrast between the chill of snow and the warmth of sunlight breaking through the winter sky. The foreground features a frozen river or snow-covered field painted in rich shades of blue and light lavender. The use of thick brushstrokes and palette knife technique creates a textured, almost tactile surface, making the snow appear fresh and untouched. The patches of orange and gold suggest scattered leaves, twigs, or rocks peeking through the snow, adding vibrancy to the otherwise cool tones of the scene. The background is dominated by a glowing yellow sun, partially obscured by soft clouds in shades of cream, lavender, and pale gray. The sun’s light spreads across the landscape, casting a warm glow over the otherwise cold, blue setting. The contrast between the bright yellow of the sun and the cool blues of the snow creates a striking balance between warmth and chill, symbolizing the transition from day to night or winter to spring. The trees and hills in the background are painted in dark green, brown, and orange tones, suggesting a dense forest or rugged terrain partially covered in snow. The dark silhouettes of the trees add depth to the painting and frame the glowing sun, drawing the viewer’s attention toward the center of the composition. The artist’s use of impasto technique—thick layers of paint applied with a palette knife—creates a rich, textured surface that brings the painting to life. The brushstrokes are bold and expressive, giving the impression of a landscape constantly shifting under the influence of light and weather. The overall mood of the painting is peaceful yet dynamic, evoking the feeling of a quiet winter day infused with the warmth and hope of sunlight breaking through. The balance between cool and warm tones suggests the duality of winter: the cold and isolation of snow, contrasted with the life-giving warmth of the sun. The signature in red is clearly visible in the bottom right corner, adding a final pop of color to the piece. "Snow Blue" is a celebration of the beauty and contrasts found in nature. The painting captures a fleeting moment where light and shadow, warmth and cold, coexist harmoniously in a winter landscape. It invites the viewer to experience the quiet magic of a snowy scene transformed by the golden rays of the sun.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Snow blue"
* ARTISTS: Alex Kalenyuk
* SIZE: 15x20 cm/'5.90x7.87 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, cardboard
* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection
* CONDITION: Photos provide accurate information about the product.

Materials used:

oil

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