Original artwork description:

ARTIST: Alexander Kryushyn
TITLE: "Southern Evening"
MEDIUM: Oil on Canvas
YEAR: 2022
DIMENSIONS : 45 х 80 cm. / 17,5 x 31,5 in.
WORK: Original Painting, Hand Painted Art, Original Artwork

Bathed in the soft hues of twilight, Southern Evening captures the tranquil charm of a coastal Mediterranean village as evening descends upon the harbor. The composition is anchored by luminous sailboats gently resting on mirrored waters, set against a dramatic backdrop of lavender-blue mountains and rustic architecture. Executed in a bold impressionistic manner, the artist uses broad, expressive brushstrokes and a rich palette dominated by variations of violet, ultramarine, and warm ochres. The technique suggests movement and atmosphere over fine detail, drawing the viewer’s focus to the play of light and color. The reflection in the water is particularly evocative, demonstrating the artist’s sensitivity to mood and setting. This painting communicates not only the serenity of a southern marina at dusk but also the emotional resonance of place—a fleeting moment suspended between day and night. There is a poetic contrast between the permanence of the stone houses and the ephemeral light dancing on the water. The work invites contemplation and nostalgia, evoking memories of travel, stillness, and the magic of coastal evenings.

Materials used:

oil on canvas

Tags:

#oil painting #fine art #mediterranean landscape #contemporary landscape #impressionist painting #sailboats #contemporary seascape #coastal art #seascape art #coastal village #modern impressionism #yacht art #waterfront art