Original mixed media abstract oil painting by Stevenjohn McHugh titled "Autumn Light". Measures 15.25" x 19.25" x 1.5. Framed size is 16 x 20.25" 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.
"Autumn Light" is a vibrant abstract painting with a rich tapestry of colors and texture. Dominating the panel are warm tones of yellow and orange, suggesting the intensity of a fiery landscape or the radiant glow of an autumn forest. Accents of blue and green punctuate the composition, providing a cool visual contrast to the dominant warmth of the piece. The upper portion of the painting transitions into a lighter area with swathes of white and blue, evoking a sense of sky or spaciousness above the dense, energetic activity below.
The abstract nature of the artwork allows for multiple interpretations, with a dynamic interplay between color and form that sparks the imagination. The expressive brushwork and layering of paint create a sense of depth and movement, inviting the viewer to explore the painting's surface and discover its myriad of details. The painting is framed, which delineates it from its surroundings and presents it as a window into an evocative, imagined landscape.
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