This oil painting cardboard, titled "Warm Days of Spring", the composition leads the viewer’s eye toward a peaceful riverbank, where a dense grove of slender trees stands tall, their delicate trunks reaching upwards and their fresh green leaves filtering the warm sunlight. The painting is balanced between the reflective surface of the water in the foreground and the lush vegetation in the background, creating a sense of depth and immersion. A small figure is visible on the left side, walking along the riverbank. This subtle human presence adds a sense of scale and invites the viewer to imagine themselves in this serene setting, taking a leisurely stroll and enjoying the warmth of the sun and the freshness of spring air. The painting is infused with the fresh, bright colors of spring. The dominant hues are various shades of green, from the deepest emerald tones in the shadows to the almost neon brightness of the sunlit leaves. These greens contrast beautifully with the earthy browns and ochres of the tree trunks and riverbank. The water, depicted in a mix of deep browns, blues, and hints of purple, mirrors the surrounding foliage, creating a harmonious balance between warm and cool tones. The reflections are slightly blurred, adding a sense of natural movement. The sky, though mostly obscured by dense foliage, introduces a subtle presence of blue, which enhances the sense of openness and fresh air. Sunlight filtering through the leaves creates dappled patterns of light and shadow, giving the painting a vibrant, dynamic quality. The artist employs an expressive impasto technique, using thick layers of oil paint to create a rich, tactile surface. The trees and leaves are rendered with bold, energetic brushstrokes, making the foliage appear almost three-dimensional. The texture of the tree trunks, painted with sharp, vertical strokes, contrasts with the softer, more fluid application of paint in the water, emphasizing the difference between solid forms and flowing reflections. The grass and riverbank are painted with a combination of short, deliberate strokes and sweeping movements, capturing the wild, organic feel of nature. The reflection in the water is skillfully blended, creating a shimmering effect that enhances the painting’s realism and impressionistic charm. 3496