Acrylic painting Orange twilight in the forest...

Updated September 22, 2026

Lot number	134
Estimate	980.00 - 1,400.00 USD
Category	Fine Art & Prints
Auction	Evening and Night Landscapes
Date	October 12, 2026 at 5:23 PM EDT
Auction house	NoFrame Gallery
Location	London

Mykhailo Patskan. ?AAA4909 The acrylic painting on cardboard titled "Orange Twilight in the Forest" captures a fleeting yet emotionally powerful moment when the day surrenders to night, and the forest is briefly bathed in the glowing hues of a fiery sunset. This atmospheric landscape invites the viewer into a place suspended between light and darkness, warmth and chill, silence and the quiet hum of twilight life. It is a place not merely seen, but deeply felt. The first striking element in the composition is the brilliant expanse of sky. With bold, saturated strokes of orange, red, magenta, and violet, the artist has created a tapestry of twilight colors that radiate warmth and movement. The sun itself is not explicitly defined, yet its intense presence is suggested by the bright, molten yellow at the horizon. This light spills outward into orange, then deepens into crimson and plum, blending seamlessly into the cool tones of the coming night. The use of complementary colors heightens the emotional tension of the scene, infusing it with drama and depth. Framing this sky are tall coniferous trees painted in expressive brushwork. Their dark blue and violet silhouettes, punctuated with accents of red and turquoise, stand solemn and strong like sentinels of the forest. The trees on both sides lean inward, naturally guiding the viewer’s gaze toward the glowing core of the painting where the light lingers between the trunks. Their abstract, almost flame-like rendering gives the impression that the trees themselves are responding to the light—absorbing it, reflecting it, or perhaps trembling in its final warmth. The ground is coated in snow, depicted in a cool blend of purples, pinks, and muted blues. This snow isn’t flat or lifeless—it reflects the brilliance of the sky above. A striking detail is the warm path of light that stretches across the lower right, where the orange of the sunset catches in the snow, casting a golden-pink reflection that pulses like a memory. This detail anchors the composition emotionally, suggesting not just a place, but a sensation—the hushed awe of standing in a forest at twilight and feeling the last heat of the sun on frozen ground. The absence of figures or wildlife does not leave the forest empty. Instead, it enhances the atmosphere of intimacy and quiet reverence. One can imagine the stillness, the whisper of the wind through branches, the faint crunch of snow under unseen footsteps. *** ABOUT THIS PAINTING *** * TITLE: "Orange twilight in the 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 ex

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