Acrylic painting Rays of sun in the winter...

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Lot number132
Estimate980.00 - 1,400.00 USD
CategoryFine Art & Prints
AuctionEvening and Night Landscapes
DateOctober 12, 2026 at 5:23 PM EDT
Auction houseNoFrame Gallery
LocationLondon

forest Mykhailo Patskan. ?AAA4897 The acrylic painting on cardboard titled "Rays of Sun in the Winter Forest" captures a fleeting yet magical moment when light pierces the cold, serene stillness of a snowy woodland. The composition, rendered in expressive brushstrokes and a rich palette, evokes an emotional and atmospheric encounter with nature’s quiet brilliance. As one gazes upon the painting, it becomes clear that it is less about physical detail and more about the intangible sensations—warmth, cold, silence, and illumination—that emerge when the sun meets snow and shadow. The primary visual dynamic of the artwork is the contrast between the cool, deep blues and purples of the forest and the vibrant yellows and reds of the sunlight. The trees, painted with vertical strokes in rich indigo and crimson hues, form a kind of glowing cathedral within the forest. Their trunks appear both solid and luminous, basking in the diffused sunlight. These warm colors are concentrated toward the center of the composition, drawing the viewer’s attention inward, suggesting a place where the sun has managed to break through the dense canopy of winter branches and snow-laden limbs. Sunlight seems to spill into the forest like golden water, pooling in soft puddles along a snowy path that leads into the scene. These strokes of ochre, amber, and pale orange serve not just to highlight the terrain, but to warm the very atmosphere of the painting. The way the light interacts with the forest floor is tender and poetic, hinting at the first signs of change in a season often associated with stasis. This movement of light through the cold environment brings with it a sense of hope and comfort. The surrounding forest is depicted with an impressionistic freedom that emphasizes emotion over strict realism. The strokes are deliberate and textured, evoking snow-covered branches and frosted bark, but without clearly delineating individual elements. This abstraction allows the viewer to interpret the environment personally—whether it be an early morning, a late afternoon, or an enchanted corner of memory. The painting doesn’t impose a narrative but rather invites one to feel their way through it. *** ABOUT THIS PAINTING *** * TITLE: "Rays of sun in the winter forest" * ARTISTS: Mykhailo Patskan * SIZE: 20x30 cm/'7.87x11.81 inches' * MEDIUM: acrylic, cardboard * HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection * CONDITION: Photos provide accurate information about the product. About the artists: Mykhailo Stepanovych Patskan Born on January 18, 1961 in the city of Khust. Graduated from the M. B. Grekov State Art College in 1983. Worked in an art factory, participated in plein airs both in Ukraine and abroad, also had personal exhibitions in the city of Khust, Member of the People's Creative Association "Artist of Verkhovyna". Regular participant in general exhibitions. I like to reproduce Transcarpathian nature in landscapes, I like still lifes and portraits, I make copies o

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