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Sunny Island (2024) Original Oil Painting by Oleg Kateryniuk

59.99 x 79.98 x 2.03cm (unframed) / 59.99 x 79.98cm (actual image size)

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£1,786

№Kat 54
Oil on canvas artwork “Sunny Island” captures a joyful seaside moment where a young boy runs along the shallow water of a bright sandy beach. The composition centers on the energetic figure moving through the surf, while the open sky filled with soft clouds creates a feeling of warmth, freedom and summer light. In the distance a lighthouse stands on the horizon, and a small blue and yellow kite flies in the wind, adding movement and a playful sense of space to the coastal landscape.

The inspiration for this work comes from memories of childhood summers near the sea, when simple moments like running through warm water or flying a kite feel endlessly exciting. The boy’s carefree movement expresses pure happiness and curiosity, while the wide sky and distant horizon evoke a sense of adventure and open possibility. The subtle presence of the lighthouse suggests guidance and safety within the vastness of the ocean.

This artwork was created using oil on canvas, allowing expressive brushwork and natural color transitions in the sky, sea and sand. Layered strokes capture the sparkle of sunlight on the water and the texture of waves touching the shore. The figure is carefully modeled to convey motion and youthful energy, making the scene feel alive and immediate while celebrating the beauty of a sunny island landscape.

Materials used:

oil

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#oil painting#figurative#sky#sea#summer#pop art#boy#child#contemporary art#social commentary#symbolism#original artwork#genre scene#neorealism
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№Kat 54
Oil on canvas artwork “Sunny Island” captures a joyful seaside moment where a young boy runs along the shallow water of a bright sandy beach. The composition centers on the energetic figure moving through the surf, while the open sky filled with soft clouds creates a feeling of warmth, freedom and summer light. In the distance a lighthouse stands on the horizon, and a small blue and yellow kite flies in the wind, adding movement and a playful sense of space to the coastal landscape.

The inspiration for this work comes from memories of childhood summers near the sea, when simple moments like running through warm water or flying a kite feel endlessly exciting. The boy’s carefree movement expresses pure happiness and curiosity, while the wide sky and distant horizon evoke a sense of adventure and open possibility. The subtle presence of the lighthouse suggests guidance and safety within the vastness of the ocean.

This artwork was created using oil on canvas, allowing expressive brushwork and natural color transitions in the sky, sea and sand. Layered strokes capture the sparkle of sunlight on the water and the texture of waves touching the shore. The figure is carefully modeled to convey motion and youthful energy, making the scene feel alive and immediate while celebrating the beauty of a sunny island landscape.

Materials used:

oil

Details:

Tags:

#oil painting#figurative#sky#sea#summer#pop art#boy#child#contemporary art#social commentary#symbolism#original artwork#genre scene#neorealism
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Oleg was born in 1969 in Ukraine. . has made a successful career as a graphic designer. . But, over the years we become more sensitive to people, to nature,... Read more

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