Steven McHugh

Steven McHugh

La Pointe , WI

Visual Artist living and working on beautiful Madeline Island, in the largest lake in the world, Lake Superior. GO PACKERS

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"Beach Finds" by Steven McHugh Image: This large oil painting on canvas, measuring 36"x36" is composed of found beach objects.  Combination of weeds, rocks, rope and sand are part of my daily practice of walking the beaches. This painting takes raw canvas, graphite drawings and oil paint to raise these common object to objects of desire. As a mixed-media non-representational abstract painter based on Madeline Island in Lake Superior's Apostle Islands, I draw inspiration from nature's treasures. Each piece encapsulates the essence of the shoreline, infusing my abstract artistry with elements that evoke the serenity and raw beauty of our beaches. Discover how these natural finds are transformed into captivating art that enriches your space and resonates with the spirit of the islands. "Beach Finds" is an abstract painting featuring a soft, muted color palette dominated by creamy beige, light pink, and pale yellow tones. Delicate, flowing lines in darker shades curve across the canvas, creating a sense of gentle movement. There are a few distinct shapes: a small, irregular golden-brown form near the top, a larger, rounded blue shape towards the left center, and a slender, horizontal shape in pale greenish tones near the bottom. The overall composition evokes a calm, organic feel with its subtle gradations and fluid forms, lending the piece a harmonious and tranquil atmosphere.
This large oil painting on canvas, measuring 36"x36" is composed of found beach objects.  Combination of weeds, rocks, rope and sand are part of my daily practice of walking the beaches. This painting takes raw canvas, graphite drawings and oil paint to raise these common object to objects of desire. As a mixed-media non-representational abstract painter based on Madeline Island in Lake Superior's Apostle Islands, I draw inspiration from nature's treasures. Each piece encapsulates the essence of the shoreline, infusing my abstract artistry with elements that evoke the serenity and raw beauty of our beaches. Discover how these natural finds are transformed into captivating art that enriches your space and resonates with the spirit of the islands. "Beach Finds" is an abstract painting featuring a soft, muted color palette dominated by creamy beige, light pink, and pale yellow tones. Delicate, flowing lines in darker shades curve across the canvas, creating a sense of gentle movement. There are a few distinct shapes: a small, irregular golden-brown form near the top, a larger, rounded blue shape towards the left center, and a slender, horizontal shape in pale greenish tones near the bottom. The overall composition evokes a calm, organic feel with its subtle gradations and fluid forms, lending the piece a harmonious and tranquil atmosphere.
"Beach Finds" by Steven McHugh Image: Detail view of "Beach Finds" is a large oil painting on canvas, measuring 36"x36" is composed of found beach objects.  Combination of weeds, rocks, rope and sand are part of my daily practice of walking the beaches. This painting takes raw canvas, graphite drawings and oil paint to raise these common object to objects of desire. As a mixed-media non-representational abstract painter based on Madeline Island in Lake Superior's Apostle Islands, I draw inspiration from nature's treasures. Each piece encapsulates the essence of the shoreline, infusing my abstract artistry with elements that evoke the serenity and raw beauty of our beaches. Discover how these natural finds are transformed into captivating art that enriches your space and resonates with the spirit of the islands. "Beach Finds" is an abstract painting featuring a soft, muted color palette dominated by creamy beige, light pink, and pale yellow tones. Delicate, flowing lines in darker shades curve across the canvas, creating a sense of gentle movement. There are a few distinct shapes: a small, irregular golden-brown form near the top, a larger, rounded blue shape towards the left center, and a slender, horizontal shape in pale greenish tones near the bottom. The overall composition evokes a calm, organic feel with its subtle gradations and fluid forms, lending the piece a harmonious and tranquil atmosphere.
"Beach Finds" by Steven McHugh Image: Interior view of "Beach Finds" is a large oil painting on canvas, measuring 36"x36" is composed of found beach objects.  Combination of weeds, rocks, rope and sand are part of my daily practice of walking the beaches. This painting takes raw canvas, graphite drawings and oil paint to raise these common object to objects of desire. As a mixed-media non-representational abstract painter based on Madeline Island in Lake Superior's Apostle Islands, I draw inspiration from nature's treasures. Each piece encapsulates the essence of the shoreline, infusing my abstract artistry with elements that evoke the serenity and raw beauty of our beaches. Discover how these natural finds are transformed into captivating art that enriches your space and resonates with the spirit of the islands. "Beach Finds" is an abstract painting featuring a soft, muted color palette dominated by creamy beige, light pink, and pale yellow tones. Delicate, flowing lines in darker shades curve across the canvas, creating a sense of gentle movement. There are a few distinct shapes: a small, irregular golden-brown form near the top, a larger, rounded blue shape towards the left center, and a slender, horizontal shape in pale greenish tones near the bottom. The overall composition evokes a calm, organic feel with its subtle gradations and fluid forms, lending the piece a harmonious and tranquil atmosphere.
"Beach Finds" by Steven McHugh Image: Interior view of "Beach Finds" is a large oil painting on canvas, measuring 36"x36" is composed of found beach objects.  Combination of weeds, rocks, rope and sand are part of my daily practice of walking the beaches. This painting takes raw canvas, graphite drawings and oil paint to raise these common object to objects of desire. As a mixed-media non-representational abstract painter based on Madeline Island in Lake Superior's Apostle Islands, I draw inspiration from nature's treasures. Each piece encapsulates the essence of the shoreline, infusing my abstract artistry with elements that evoke the serenity and raw beauty of our beaches. Discover how these natural finds are transformed into captivating art that enriches your space and resonates with the spirit of the islands. "Beach Finds" is an abstract painting featuring a soft, muted color palette dominated by creamy beige, light pink, and pale yellow tones. Delicate, flowing lines in darker shades curve across the canvas, creating a sense of gentle movement. There are a few distinct shapes: a small, irregular golden-brown form near the top, a larger, rounded blue shape towards the left center, and a slender, horizontal shape in pale greenish tones near the bottom. The overall composition evokes a calm, organic feel with its subtle gradations and fluid forms, lending the piece a harmonious and tranquil atmosphere.
"Beach Finds" by Steven McHugh Image: Interior view of "Beach Finds" is a large oil painting on canvas, measuring 36"x36" is composed of found beach objects.  Combination of weeds, rocks, rope and sand are part of my daily practice of walking the beaches. This painting takes raw canvas, graphite drawings and oil paint to raise these common object to objects of desire. As a mixed-media non-representational abstract painter based on Madeline Island in Lake Superior's Apostle Islands, I draw inspiration from nature's treasures. Each piece encapsulates the essence of the shoreline, infusing my abstract artistry with elements that evoke the serenity and raw beauty of our beaches. Discover how these natural finds are transformed into captivating art that enriches your space and resonates with the spirit of the islands. "Beach Finds" is an abstract painting featuring a soft, muted color palette dominated by creamy beige, light pink, and pale yellow tones. Delicate, flowing lines in darker shades curve across the canvas, creating a sense of gentle movement. There are a few distinct shapes: a small, irregular golden-brown form near the top, a larger, rounded blue shape towards the left center, and a slender, horizontal shape in pale greenish tones near the bottom. The overall composition evokes a calm, organic feel with its subtle gradations and fluid forms, lending the piece a harmonious and tranquil atmosphere.
"Beach Finds" by Steven McHugh Image: Detail view of "Beach Finds" is a large oil painting on canvas, measuring 36"x36" is composed of found beach objects.  Combination of weeds, rocks, rope and sand are part of my daily practice of walking the beaches. This painting takes raw canvas, graphite drawings and oil paint to raise these common object to objects of desire. As a mixed-media non-representational abstract painter based on Madeline Island in Lake Superior's Apostle Islands, I draw inspiration from nature's treasures. Each piece encapsulates the essence of the shoreline, infusing my abstract artistry with elements that evoke the serenity and raw beauty of our beaches. Discover how these natural finds are transformed into captivating art that enriches your space and resonates with the spirit of the islands. "Beach Finds" is an abstract painting featuring a soft, muted color palette dominated by creamy beige, light pink, and pale yellow tones. Delicate, flowing lines in darker shades curve across the canvas, creating a sense of gentle movement. There are a few distinct shapes: a small, irregular golden-brown form near the top, a larger, rounded blue shape towards the left center, and a slender, horizontal shape in pale greenish tones near the bottom. The overall composition evokes a calm, organic feel with its subtle gradations and fluid forms, lending the piece a harmonious and tranquil atmosphere.
"Beach Finds" by Steven McHugh Image: This large oil painting on canvas, measuring 36"x36" is composed of found beach objects.  Combination of weeds, rocks, rope and sand are part of my daily practice of walking the beaches. This painting takes raw canvas, graphite drawings and oil paint to raise these common object to objects of desire. As a mixed-media non-representational abstract painter based on Madeline Island in Lake Superior's Apostle Islands, I draw inspiration from nature's treasures. Each piece encapsulates the essence of the shoreline, infusing my abstract artistry with elements that evoke the serenity and raw beauty of our beaches. Discover how these natural finds are transformed into captivating art that enriches your space and resonates with the spirit of the islands. "Beach Finds" is an abstract painting featuring a soft, muted color palette dominated by creamy beige, light pink, and pale yellow tones. Delicate, flowing lines in darker shades curve across the canvas, creating a sense of gentle movement. There are a few distinct shapes: a small, irregular golden-brown form near the top, a larger, rounded blue shape towards the left center, and a slender, horizontal shape in pale greenish tones near the bottom. The overall composition evokes a calm, organic feel with its subtle gradations and fluid forms, lending the piece a harmonious and tranquil atmosphere.
"Beach Finds" by Steven McHugh Image: Interior view of "Beach Finds" is a large oil painting on canvas, measuring 36"x36" is composed of found beach objects.  Combination of weeds, rocks, rope and sand are part of my daily practice of walking the beaches. This painting takes raw canvas, graphite drawings and oil paint to raise these common object to objects of desire. As a mixed-media non-representational abstract painter based on Madeline Island in Lake Superior's Apostle Islands, I draw inspiration from nature's treasures. Each piece encapsulates the essence of the shoreline, infusing my abstract artistry with elements that evoke the serenity and raw beauty of our beaches. Discover how these natural finds are transformed into captivating art that enriches your space and resonates with the spirit of the islands. "Beach Finds" is an abstract painting featuring a soft, muted color palette dominated by creamy beige, light pink, and pale yellow tones. Delicate, flowing lines in darker shades curve across the canvas, creating a sense of gentle movement. There are a few distinct shapes: a small, irregular golden-brown form near the top, a larger, rounded blue shape towards the left center, and a slender, horizontal shape in pale greenish tones near the bottom. The overall composition evokes a calm, organic feel with its subtle gradations and fluid forms, lending the piece a harmonious and tranquil atmosphere.
"Beach Finds" by Steven McHugh Image: Detail view of "Beach Finds" is a large oil painting on canvas, measuring 36"x36" is composed of found beach objects.  Combination of weeds, rocks, rope and sand are part of my daily practice of walking the beaches. This painting takes raw canvas, graphite drawings and oil paint to raise these common object to objects of desire. As a mixed-media non-representational abstract painter based on Madeline Island in Lake Superior's Apostle Islands, I draw inspiration from nature's treasures. Each piece encapsulates the essence of the shoreline, infusing my abstract artistry with elements that evoke the serenity and raw beauty of our beaches. Discover how these natural finds are transformed into captivating art that enriches your space and resonates with the spirit of the islands. "Beach Finds" is an abstract painting featuring a soft, muted color palette dominated by creamy beige, light pink, and pale yellow tones. Delicate, flowing lines in darker shades curve across the canvas, creating a sense of gentle movement. There are a few distinct shapes: a small, irregular golden-brown form near the top, a larger, rounded blue shape towards the left center, and a slender, horizontal shape in pale greenish tones near the bottom. The overall composition evokes a calm, organic feel with its subtle gradations and fluid forms, lending the piece a harmonious and tranquil atmosphere.
"Beach Finds" by Steven McHugh Image: Interior view of "Beach Finds" is a large oil painting on canvas, measuring 36"x36" is composed of found beach objects.  Combination of weeds, rocks, rope and sand are part of my daily practice of walking the beaches. This painting takes raw canvas, graphite drawings and oil paint to raise these common object to objects of desire. As a mixed-media non-representational abstract painter based on Madeline Island in Lake Superior's Apostle Islands, I draw inspiration from nature's treasures. Each piece encapsulates the essence of the shoreline, infusing my abstract artistry with elements that evoke the serenity and raw beauty of our beaches. Discover how these natural finds are transformed into captivating art that enriches your space and resonates with the spirit of the islands. "Beach Finds" is an abstract painting featuring a soft, muted color palette dominated by creamy beige, light pink, and pale yellow tones. Delicate, flowing lines in darker shades curve across the canvas, creating a sense of gentle movement. There are a few distinct shapes: a small, irregular golden-brown form near the top, a larger, rounded blue shape towards the left center, and a slender, horizontal shape in pale greenish tones near the bottom. The overall composition evokes a calm, organic feel with its subtle gradations and fluid forms, lending the piece a harmonious and tranquil atmosphere.
"Beach Finds" by Steven McHugh Image: Side view of "Beach Finds" is a large oil painting on canvas, measuring 36"x36" is composed of found beach objects.  Combination of weeds, rocks, rope and sand are part of my daily practice of walking the beaches. This painting takes raw canvas, graphite drawings and oil paint to raise these common object to objects of desire. As a mixed-media non-representational abstract painter based on Madeline Island in Lake Superior's Apostle Islands, I draw inspiration from nature's treasures. Each piece encapsulates the essence of the shoreline, infusing my abstract artistry with elements that evoke the serenity and raw beauty of our beaches. Discover how these natural finds are transformed into captivating art that enriches your space and resonates with the spirit of the islands. "Beach Finds" is an abstract painting featuring a soft, muted color palette dominated by creamy beige, light pink, and pale yellow tones. Delicate, flowing lines in darker shades curve across the canvas, creating a sense of gentle movement. There are a few distinct shapes: a small, irregular golden-brown form near the top, a larger, rounded blue shape towards the left center, and a slender, horizontal shape in pale greenish tones near the bottom. The overall composition evokes a calm, organic feel with its subtle gradations and fluid forms, lending the piece a harmonious and tranquil atmosphere.
  • Steven McHugh
  • "Beach Finds"
  • Mixed media oil and cold wax on wood panel on canvas
  • 36 x 36 x 2 in
  • Signature: Front and back
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This large oil painting on canvas, measuring 36"x36" is composed of found beach objects.  Combination of weeds, rocks, rope and sand are part of my daily practice of walking the beaches. This painting takes raw canvas, graphite drawings and oil paint to raise these common object to objects of desire.

As a mixed-media non-representational abstract painter based on Madeline Island in Lake Superior's Apostle Islands, I draw inspiration from nature's treasures. Each piece encapsulates the essence of the shoreline, infusing my abstract artistry with elements that evoke the serenity and raw beauty of our beaches. Discover how these natural finds are transformed into captivating art that enriches your space and resonates with the spirit of the islands.

"Beach Finds" is an abstract painting featuring a soft, muted color palette dominated by creamy beige, light pink, and pale yellow tones. Delicate, flowing lines in darker shades curve across the canvas, creating a sense of gentle movement. There are a few distinct shapes: a small, irregular golden-brown form near the top, a larger, rounded blue shape towards the left center, and a slender, horizontal shape in pale greenish tones near the bottom. The overall composition evokes a calm, organic feel with its subtle gradations and fluid forms, lending the piece a harmonious and tranquil atmosphere.

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