The oil painting “Edge of the Village” vividly captures the rustic charm of rural life through bold colors and dynamic brushwork. The artist has utilized the impasto technique to great effect, applying the paint in thick, textured strokes that lend a three-dimensional quality to the canvas. The sky, painted in shades of pale blue, lilac, and white, is alive with the movement of swirling clouds, suggesting the brisk flow of the wind. The broad, sweeping strokes of the sky contrast with the detailed rendering of the village below, creating a harmonious balance between the vastness of the sky and the intimacy of the landscape. Below this airy expanse, the village itself is a patchwork of rich blues, purples, and earth tones, with the rooftops of the houses adding pops of red and orange to the scene. The houses are nestled among lush greenery, with the trees painted in deep shades of green and blue, hinting at the density and vibrancy of vegetation on the village’s edge. The foreground of the painting features an open field, rendered in bright greens and yellows, suggesting the presence of grass or crops swaying in the breeze. The strokes here are horizontal and layered, giving the impression of a lush, flat expanse leading up to the village. The overall effect of the painting is one of peacefulness and bucolic beauty. The vivid colors and rich textures evoke the simple pleasures of countryside living, with the edge of the village serving as a threshold between the cultivated land and the wild beauty of nature. The artist’s signature in the bottom right corner grounds the work in personal experience, suggesting a deep familiarity and affection for this tranquil setting. TITLE: “Edge of the village”. SIZE: 15×20 cm/’5.90×7.87 inches. HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection. CONDITION: Photos provide accurate information about the product. About the artist: Kalenyuk Oksana was born in 1964 in Rivne region. The love of painting has taken over from the baby. From 1975 to 1980 she studied at the Zoryan Art School of Rivne region. In 1985 she graduated from the Crimean Art College. Samokish (now has the status of a national university). Her teachers of painting were G. After graduating from the school, she began to work as a teacher of fine arts at the Piryatin School – a gymnasium of aesthetic education, which she founded with her husband in 1990. Kalenyuk Oksana works in the landscape and still life genre. Personal exhibitions: Kyiv, Museum of Ukrainian Heritage; T. Shevchenko National Museum; the diplomatic mission of Ukraine to the USA (California) and others. She has participated in numerous exhibitions both in Ukraine and abroad.