"Field #2" by Steven McHugh

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"I spent many hours of my childhood laying on my belly looking at the world at grass height." The artwork is an abstract landscape composed of two dominant color fields. The lower portion features a dense, textured area in vibrant shades of orange and ochre, suggestive of a sunlit field or terrain. The upper portion is a smooth expanse of pale blue, interspersed with subtle hints of white and soft pastel tones, evoking a clear sky. The composition emphasizes a horizontal division between earth and sky with an expressive and dynamic use of color and texture in the foreground, contrasted by the calm and airy background. Enveloped in the serene beauty of Madeline Island, part of the Apostle Islands in Lake Superior, WI, I create mixed-media non-representational abstract paintings that evoke emotional depth and vibrant energy. Each unique piece reflects the natural wonder surrounding my island studio, transforming elements like water, sky, and forest into dynamic visual narratives. By blending various materials and textures, I aim to capture the essence of the landscape in an abstract form that speaks to your soul. Come explore WOW Studio + Gallery, we merge the natural with the abstract, offering artwork that not only decorates but inspires. Oil and cold wax on 12" x 12" x .75"wood panel, unframed.

Steven McHugh
"Field #2"
Mixed media oil and cold wax on wood panel
12 x 12 x 0 in
Signature: on back and front

"I spent many hours of my childhood laying on my belly looking at the world at grass height."

The artwork is an abstract landscape composed of two dominant color fields. The lower portion features a dense, textured area in vibrant shades of orange and ochre, suggestive of a sunlit field or terrain. The upper portion is a smooth expanse of pale blue, interspersed with subtle hints of white and soft pastel tones, evoking a clear sky. The composition emphasizes a horizontal division between earth and sky with an expressive and dynamic use of color and texture in the foreground, contrasted by the calm and airy background.

Enveloped in the serene beauty of Madeline Island, part of the Apostle Islands in Lake Superior, WI, I create mixed-media non-representational abstract paintings that evoke emotional depth and vibrant energy. Each unique piece reflects the natural wonder surrounding my island studio, transforming elements like water, sky, and forest into dynamic visual narratives. By blending various materials and textures, I aim to capture the essence of the landscape in an abstract form that speaks to your soul. Come explore WOW Studio + Gallery, we merge the natural with the abstract, offering artwork that not only decorates but inspires.

Oil and cold wax on 12" x 12" x .75"wood panel, unframed.

Collections: Abstract, Landscapes, Meditaions

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As a mixed media non-representational abstract painter, I navigate my environment and daily interactions through an interplay of intuitive marks and gestures. My process involves layering, constructing, deconstructing, and reconstructing, resulting in a chaotic yet ultimately harmonious fusion of colors and textures. I defy traditional rules and embrace the beauty of clashing colors and evolving compositions.

Inspired by nature and my remote Island surroundings on Lake Superior, I find solace in the ever-changing light and landscapes that challenge me to constantly push the boundaries of my art. Trees and water are consistent elements that flow through my work, guiding me towards new discoveries and interpretations with every stroke.

I draw from a diverse array of mediums such as charcoal, graphite, gunpowder, sand, and more to infuse my artwork with a sense of depth and complexity that invites viewers to unravel its many layers. Each piece is a testament to my desire to bring beauty to the world and create something new and unique that resonates with others.

In my paintings, chaos gives way to order and clarity, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in a journey of discovery and interpretation. By merging photography with traditional painting techniques on paper, canvas, and wood panels, I strive to create a truly unique and captivating visual experience. My art is a reflection of the constant evolution of my surroundings, my emotions, and my creative process, inviting others to join me in exploring the endless possibilities of abstract expression.

Steven McHugh

La Pointe , WI

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