"One might question the colors that I use, but the colors I use are all found within nature.  The red tree is the color of wild flowers."
 
Original mixed media abstract oil painting by Stevenjohn McHugh titled "Be Present". Measures 22" x 30" x 1.5. Framed size is 22.75 x 30.75" 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.
 
"Be Present" depictes a vibrant, abstract painting featuring a forest of vertical elements that suggest tree trunks. These elements are rendered in bright, contrasting colors such as yellow, blue, green, and red, against a background that blends warm tones of orange and pink with spots of green, purple, and blue. There is a sense of depth created by overlapping shapes and lines, with some areas where the color seems to flake off or where multiple layers of paint create a textured effect. The bold, expressive brushstrokes add energy to the scene, while the diverse color palette gives the impression of light filtering through a forest canopy at either sunrise or sunset.
 
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