Forest Pathway 

David Burliuk made this oil on canvas painting, Forest Pathway. Here, the artist has applied paint in a thick impasto, with visible brushstrokes that give the scene a vibrant, almost tangible quality. Look closely, and you’ll see how Burliuk used dabs and dashes of color to create texture and depth. This technique, known as impasto, requires a careful balance of material and skill. The consistency of the oil paint is crucial, and the artist must have a keen understanding of how each stroke will interact with the others on the canvas. The very act of applying the paint becomes part of the artwork's meaning. The visible labor and process invites us to consider the act of painting, challenging traditional distinctions between fine art and craft. Burliuk's painting elevates the material and the act of making, transforming an ordinary scene into a dynamic, expressive artwork.