Trails by the Seryona River (2010) Original Oil Painting by Simon Kozhin

This landscape captures a serene moment in nature. Painted by the artist en plein air in 2010 near the village of Klykovo in the Kaluga Region. A winding path leads the eye through a lush meadow. Vibrant greens blend with soft floral accents. The composition breathes a sense of quietude. To the right, a calm Seryona river reflects the pale sky. The water introduces a cool blue contrast to the warmth of the foliage. Dense trees frame the horizon with rhythmic brushstrokes. The artist employs a rich impasto technique. Thick layers of paint create a tactile surface. Light dances across the scene in dappled patterns. Every stroke feels deliberate yet spontaneous. The palette remains harmonious and natural. It evokes the freshness of a spring morning. This artwork balances structure and fluidity. The perspective draws the viewer deeper into the countryside. Soft pinks and purples suggest a blossoming environment. The atmosphere is one of peaceful solitude. It reflects a mastery of light and color. The scene terminates where the river meets the distant shoreline.
Exhibitions:
2011 Kaluga Regional Art Gallery "Obraz"
Publications:
Цветнова Т.Е., Салахов Т.Т., Рожин А.И. Семён Кожин Simon Kozhin – М.: Творчество, 2015. – 302 с. Page 76

Materials used:

Oil

Details:

• Oil painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 39.4 x 34.2 x 3.4cm (framed) / 30 x 25cm (actual image size)
• Framed and ready to hang
• Signed on the front
• Style: Impressionistic
• Subject: Landscapes, sea and sky