Steven McHugh
"Serene" by Steven McHugh  Image: "Serene" effortlessly captures the tranquility of Madeline Island’s radiant landscapes through a symphony of mixed-media textures and abstract forms. This evocative piece highlights the painter’s mastery in blending mediums, creating an immersive experience reflective of the serene beauty unique to the Apostle Islands in Lake Superior, WI. Transform your space with this stunning work, where art transcends the visual, inviting a sense of calm and inspiration into your home. Ideal for those who appreciate abstract art that tells a story beyond the visible, "Serene" embodies the core values of exceptional craftsmanship and creative expression.

"Serene" is a vibrant and stylized landscape that showcases a dense forest of slender trees with golden-yellow spring foliage and foreground of lupine wild flowers. The trees extend vertically across the canvas, with their trunks rendered in a warm reddish-brown tone. The background features a tranquil sky painted in soft gradients of light turquoise and lavender, suggesting either early morning or late afternoon light. The overall color palette is dominated by warm earthy hues contrasted by the cool, serene sky. The composition is horizontal, emphasizing the expanse of the forest and creating a sense of depth and tranquility. The use of bright, spring colors highlights the beauty and richness of the natural scene.

This oil and cold-wax painting is on a wood panel and measures 11.25 x 48" x 1.5", framed in a gallery floating frame measures 12" x 48.75" x 2.5". Shipping is included in the lower 48 U.S. states.
"Serene" effortlessly captures the tranquility of Madeline Island’s radiant landscapes through a symphony of mixed-media textures and abstract forms. This evocative piece highlights the painter’s mastery in blending mediums, creating an immersive experience reflective of the serene beauty unique to the Apostle Islands in Lake Superior, WI. Transform your space with this stunning work, where art transcends the visual, inviting a sense of calm and inspiration into your home. Ideal for those who appreciate abstract art that tells a story beyond the visible, "Serene" embodies the core values of exceptional craftsmanship and creative expression. "Serene" is a vibrant and stylized landscape that showcases a dense forest of slender trees with golden-yellow spring foliage and foreground of lupine wild flowers. The trees extend vertically across the canvas, with their trunks rendered in a warm reddish-brown tone. The background features a tranquil sky painted in soft gradients of light turquoise and lavender, suggesting either early morning or late afternoon light. The overall color palette is dominated by warm earthy hues contrasted by the cool, serene sky. The composition is horizontal, emphasizing the expanse of the forest and creating a sense of depth and tranquility. The use of bright, spring colors highlights the beauty and richness of the natural scene. This oil and cold-wax painting is on a wood panel and measures 11.25 x 48" x 1.5", framed in a gallery floating frame measures 12" x 48.75" x 2.5". Shipping is included in the lower 48 U.S. states.
  • Subject Matter: Abstract landscape, landscape, abstract
  • Collections: Abstract, Landscapes