Original mixed media abstract oil painting by Stevenjohn McHugh titled "Love + Courage". Measures 36.25" x 46" x 1.5. Framed size is 37 x 46.75" x 2.5". Mixed media with oil stick, marker, oil, graphite, charcoal and cold wax on Arches oil paper glued on wood panel with PH balance glue. Side of wood cradle (solid wood) is varished natural. Signed on front and back. Framed is a vanished gallery frame solid wood.

"Love + Courage"  is an abstract painting with a vibrant and dynamic composition. The canvas is dense with energetic brushstrokes and layers of paint. A diverse palette of colors, including yellows, blues, whites, and touches of red and purple, creates a rich visual texture and a sense of depth. The brushwork is varied, with thick impasto areas and sweeping gestural strokes that seem to convey movement and rhythm throughout the piece. Some areas appear more translucent, allowing underlying colors and forms to contribute to the complexity of the image. There is no immediately discernible subject, giving the viewer the freedom to interpret the work personally. The painting is framed, which provides a boundary and contrast to the free-flowing nature of the artwork. Overall, it's an impactful piece likely to evoke an array of emotions and thoughts from the viewer.

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