My ARTifact series is inspired by the natural processes of weather, time, cause and effect. Celebrating the beauty of a well-worn surface and an aesthetic of imperfection. My works are developed as a visceral response to my environment, ambiguous organic forms emerge from a play on negative and positive space. Balancing, barely touching yet they create tension between the shapes. The varied material I use are subjected to layering, peeling, scraping, scratching, heat and abrasion, in a similar way in which earth’s surface is exposed to the elements of fire, wind and water. My process is equally accidental and purposeful, intuitive and thoughtful. As paint is applied, then scratched and scraped back, a narrative is generated and a layering of history is revealed. Original mixed media abstract oil painting by Stevenjohn McHugh titled "ARTifact #005". Measures 19.5" x 15" x 1.5. Framed size is 20.25 x 15.75" x 2.5". Mixed media with oil stick, marker, oil, graphite, charcoal and cold wax

Steve McHugh Art

"Offering"

Original mixed media abstract oil painting by Stevenjohn McHugh titled "ARTifact #18". Measures 29.5" x 10" x 1.5. Framed size is 30.25 x 10.75" 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. "My ARTifact series is inspired by the natural processes of weather, time, cause and effect. Celebrating the beauty of a well-worn surface and an aesthetic of imperfection. My works are developed as a visceral response to my environment, ambiguous organic forms emerge from a play on negative and positive space. Balancing, barely touching yet they create tension between the shapes. The varied material I use are subjected to layering, peeling, scraping, scratching, heat and abrasion, in a similar way in which earth’s surface is exposed to the elements of fire, wind and water. My p

"Color Interaction"

Original mixed media abstract oil painting by Stevenjohn McHugh titled "ARTifact #16". Measures12" x 12" x 1.5. Framed size is 12.75 x 12.75" 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. Shipping included in the U.S. Shop at www.stevemchughart.com

"ARTifact #16"

" Original mixed media abstract oil painting by Stevenjohn McHugh titled "ARTifact #15". Measures 9.75" x 9.75" x 1.5. Framed size is 10.5 x 10.5" 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.

"ARTifact #15"

" Original mixed media abstract oil painting by Stevenjohn McHugh titled "ARTifact #13". Measures 9.75" x 9.75" x 1.5. Framed size is 10.5 x 10.5" 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.

"ARTifact #14"

unframed size is 72 x 72", raw looking canvas with mixed media with oil stick, marker, oil, graphite, charcoal and cold wax

"Lines #2"

Original mixed media abstract oil painting by Stevenjohn McHugh titled "ARTifact #12". Measures 9.75" x 9.75" x 1.5. Framed size is 10.5 x 10.5" 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. Shipping included in the U.S. Shop at www.stevemchughart.com

"ARTifact #013"

Original mixed media abstract oil painting by Stevenjohn McHugh titled ""ARTifact #012". Measures 9.75 " x 9.75" x 1.5. Framed size is 10.5" x 10.5" 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. Shipping included in the U.S. Shop at www.stevemchughart.com 

"My ARTifact series is inspired by the natural processes of weather, time, cause and effect. Celebrating the beauty of a well-worn surface and an aesthetic of imperfection. My works are developed as a visceral response to my environment, ambiguous organic forms emerge from a play on negative and positive space. Balancing, barely touching yet they create tension between the shapes.

ARTifact #012"

"My ARTifact series is inspired by the natural processes of weather, time, cause and effect. Celebrating the beauty of a well-worn surface and an aesthetic of imperfection. My works are developed as a visceral response to my environment, ambiguous organic forms emerge from a play on negative and positive space. Balancing, barely touching yet they create tension between the shapes. The varied material I use are subjected to layering, peeling, scraping, scratching, heat and abrasion, in a similar way in which earth’s surface is exposed to the elements of fire, wind and water. My process is equally accidental and purposeful, intuitive and thoughtful. As paint is applied, then scratched and scraped back, a narrative is generated and a layering of history is revealed. "
 
Original mixed media abstract oil painting by Stevenjohn McHugh titled "ARTifact #11". Measures 29" x 21" x 1.5. Framed size is 29.75 x 21.75" x 2.5". Mixed media with oil stick, marker, oil, graphite, charcoal and cold

"ARTifact #11"

"My ARTifact series is inspired by the natural processes of weather, time, cause and effect. Celebrating the beauty of a well-worn surface and an aesthetic of imperfection. My works are developed as a visceral response to my environment, ambiguous organic forms emerge from a play on negative and positive space. Balancing, barely touching yet they create tension between the shapes. The varied material I use are subjected to layering, peeling, scraping, scratching, heat and abrasion, in a similar way in which earth’s surface is exposed to the elements of fire, wind and water. My process is equally accidental and purposeful, intuitive and thoughtful. As paint is applied, then scratched and scraped back, a narrative is generated and a layering of history is revealed. "
 
Original mixed media abstract oil painting by Stevenjohn McHugh titled "ARTifact #09". Measures 29" x 21" x 1.5. Framed size is 29.75 x 21.75" x 2.5". Mixed media with oil stick, marker, oil, graphite, charcoal and cold wa

"ARTifact #10"

My ARTifact series is inspired by the natural processes of weather, time, cause and effect. Celebrating the beauty of a well-worn surface and an aesthetic of imperfection. My works are developed as a visceral response to my environment, ambiguous organic forms emerge from a play on negative and positive space. Balancing, barely touching yet they create tension between the shapes. The varied material I use are subjected to layering, peeling, scraping, scratching, heat and abrasion, in a similar way in which earth’s surface is exposed to the elements of fire, wind and water. My process is equally accidental and purposeful, intuitive and thoughtful. As paint is applied, then scratched and scraped back, a narrative is generated and a layering of history is revealed. Original mixed media abstract oil painting by Stevenjohn McHugh titled "ARTifact #009". Measures 29" x 21" x 1.5. Framed size is 20.25 x 15.75" x 2.5". Mixed media with oil stick, marker, oil, graphite, charcoal and cold wax

"ARTifact #9"

My ARTifact series is inspired by the natural processes of weather, time, cause and effect. Celebrating the beauty of a well-worn surface and an aesthetic of imperfection. My works are developed as a visceral response to my environment, ambiguous organic forms emerge from a play on negative and positive space. Balancing, barely touching yet they create tension between the shapes. The varied material I use are subjected to layering, peeling, scraping, scratching, heat and abrasion, in a similar way in which earth’s surface is exposed to the elements of fire, wind and water. My process is equally accidental and purposeful, intuitive and thoughtful. As paint is applied, then scratched and scraped back, a narrative is generated and a layering of history is revealed. Original mixed media abstract oil painting by Stevenjohn McHugh titled "ARTifact #006". Measures 72" x 12" x 1.5. Mixed media with oil stick, marker, oil, graphite, charcoal and cold wax

ARTifact #007

My ARTifact series is inspired by the natural processes of weather, time, cause and effect. Celebrating the beauty of a well-worn surface and an aesthetic of imperfection. My works are developed as a visceral response to my environment, ambiguous organic forms emerge from a play on negative and positive space. Balancing, barely touching yet they create tension between the shapes. The varied material I use are subjected to layering, peeling, scraping, scratching, heat and abrasion, in a similar way in which earth’s surface is exposed to the elements of fire, wind and water. My process is equally accidental and purposeful, intuitive and thoughtful. As paint is applied, then scratched and scraped back, a narrative is generated and a layering of history is revealed. Original mixed media abstract oil painting by Stevenjohn McHugh titled "ARTifact #006". Measures 19.5" x 15" x 1.5. Framed size is 20.25 x 15.75" x 2.5". Mixed media with oil stick, marker, oil, graphite, charcoal and cold wax

"ARTifact #6"

My ARTifact series is inspired by the natural processes of weather, time, cause and effect. Celebrating the beauty of a well-worn surface and an aesthetic of imperfection. My works are developed as a visceral response to my environment, ambiguous organic forms emerge from a play on negative and positive space. Balancing, barely touching yet they create tension between the shapes. The varied material I use are subjected to layering, peeling, scraping, scratching, heat and abrasion, in a similar way in which earth’s surface is exposed to the elements of fire, wind and water. My process is equally accidental and purposeful, intuitive and thoughtful. As paint is applied, then scratched and scraped back, a narrative is generated and a layering of history is revealed. Original mixed media abstract oil painting by Stevenjohn McHugh titled "ARTifact #003". Measures 19.25" x 15" x 1.5. Framed size is 20 x 15.75" x 2.5". Mixed media with oil stick, marker, oil, graphite, charcoal and cold wax on

"ARTifact #5"

Original mixed media abstract oil painting by Stevenjohn McHugh titled "ARTifact #003". Measures 15.5" x 11.5" x 1.5. Framed size is 16.25 x 12.25" 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.

"ARTifact #4"

My ARTifact series is inspired by the natural processes of weather, time, cause and effect. Celebrating the beauty of a well-worn surface and an aesthetic of imperfection. My works are developed as a visceral response to my environment, ambiguous organic forms emerge from a play on negative and positive space. Balancing, barely touching yet they create tension between the shapes. The varied material I use are subjected to layering, peeling, scraping, scratching, heat and abrasion, in a similar way in which earth’s surface is exposed to the elements of fire, wind and water. My process is equally accidental and purposeful, intuitive and thoughtful. As paint is applied, then scratched and scraped back, a narrative is generated and a layering of history is revealed. Original mixed media abstract oil painting by Stevenjohn McHugh titled "ARTifact #003". Measures 19.5" x 15.25" x 1.5. Framed size is 20.25 x 16" x 2.5". Mixed media with oil stick, marker, oil, graphite,

"ARTifact #003"

Original mixed media abstract oil painting by Stevenjohn McHugh titled "Aura". Measures 15" x 19.5" x 1.5. Framed size is 15.75 x 20.25" x 2.5". Mixed media with gunpowder, 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 galleryshed natural. Signed on front and back. Shipping included in the U.S. Shop at www.stevemchughart.com #madelineisland #stevemchughart.com #bayfieldwi #apostleislands #wisconsinartist #mixedmedia #modernart #contemporaryart #painting #contemporarypainter #paintstudio #artgallery #fineart #abstractart #artcollector #originalart #contemporaryartwork #studio #artgallery #artcollector #artadvisor #artcurator #abstraction #abstractart #abstractpainting #artcollector #artistoninstagram #stevenjohnmchugh #Aninhinabewakilands #artistinthewoods #lakegitchegumee

"Aura"

Original mixed media abstract oil painting by Stevenjohn McHugh titled "Corona". Measures 15" x 19.5" x 1.5. Framed size is 15.75 x 20.25" x 2.5". Mixed media with gunpowder, 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 galleryshed natural. Signed on front and back. Shipping included in the U.S. Shop at www.stevemchughart.com #madelineisland #stevemchughart.com #bayfieldwi #apostleislands #wisconsinartist #mixedmedia #modernart #contemporaryart #painting #contemporarypainter #paintstudio #artgallery #fineart #abstractart #artcollector #originalart #contemporaryartwork #studio #artgallery #artcollector #artadvisor #artcurator #abstraction #abstractart #abstractpainting #artcollector #artistoninstagram #stevenjohnmchugh #Aninhinabewakilands #artistinthewoods #lakegitchegumee

"Corona"

Original mixed media abstract oil painting by Stevenjohn McHugh titled "When Will They Ever Learn". Measures 15" x 19.5" x 1.5. Framed size is 15.75 x 20.25" x 2.5". Mixed media with gunpowder, 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 galleryshed natural. Signed on front and back. Shipping included in the U.S. Shop at www.stevemchughart.com #madelineisland #stevemchughart.com #bayfieldwi #apostleislands #wisconsinartist #mixedmedia #modernart #contemporaryart #painting #contemporarypainter #paintstudio #artgallery #fineart #abstractart #artcollector #originalart #contemporaryartwork #studio #artgallery #artcollector #artadvisor #artcurator #abstraction #abstractart #abstractpainting #artcollector #artistoninstagram #stevenjohnmchugh #Aninhinabewakilands #artistinthewoods #lakegitchegumee

"November Light"

Original mixed media abstract oil painting by Stevenjohn McHugh titled "When Will They Ever Learn". Measures 15" x 19.5" x 1.5. Framed size is 15.75 x 20.25" x 2.5". Mixed media with gunpowder, 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 galleryshed natural. Signed on front and back.  Shipping included in the U.S. Shop at www.stevemchughart.com #madelineisland #stevemchughart.com #bayfieldwi #apostleislands #wisconsinartist #mixedmedia #modernart #contemporaryart #painting #contemporarypainter #paintstudio #artgallery #fineart #abstractart #artcollector #originalart #contemporaryartwork #studio #artgallery #artcollector #artadvisor #artcurator #abstraction #abstractart #abstractpainting #artcollector #artistoninstagram #stevenjohnmchugh #Aninhinabewakilands #artistinthewoods #lakegitchegumee

"When Will They Ever Learn?"

Original mixed media abstract oil painting by Stevenjohn McHugh titled "Sacred". Measures 15" x 19.5" x 1.5. Framed size is 15.75 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 galleryshed natural. Signed on front and back. Framed is a vanished gallery frame solid wood. Shipping included in the U.S. Shop at www.stevemchughart.com #madelineisland #stevemchughart.com #bayfieldwi #apostleislands #wisconsinartist #mixedmedia #modernart #contemporaryart #painting #contemporarypainter #paintstudio #artgallery #fineart #abstractart #artcollector #originalart #contemporaryartwork #studio #artgallery #artcollector #artadvisor #artcurator #abstraction #abstractart #abstractpainting #artcollector #artistoninstagram #stevenjohnmchugh #Aninhinabewakilands #artistinthewoods #lakegitchegumee

"Sacred"

Original mixed media abstract landscape oil painting by Stevenjohn McHugh titled "Inner Glow". Measures 15.5" x 11.5" x 1.5. Framed size is 16.25 x 12.25" 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. Shipping included in the U.S. Shop at www.stevemchughart.com #madelineisland #stevemchughart.com #bayfieldwi #apostleislands #wisconsinartist #mixedmedia #modernart #contemporaryart #painting #contemporarypainter #paintstudio #artgallery #fineart #abstractart #artcollector #originalart #contemporaryartwork #studio #artgallery #artcollector #artadvisor #artcurator #abstraction #abstractart #abstractpainting #artcollector #artistoninstagram #stevenjohnmchugh #Aninhinabewakilands #artistinthewoods #lakegitchegumee

"Inner Glow"

My ARTifact series is inspired by the natural processes of weather, time, cause and effect.  Celebrating the beauty of a well-worn surface and an aesthetic of imperfection.  My works are developed as a visceral response to my environment, ambiguous organic forms emerge from a play on negative and positive space.  Balancing, barely touching yet they create tension between the shapes.  The varied material I use are subjected to layering, peeling, scraping, scratching, heat and abrasion, in a similar way in which earth’s surface is exposed to the elements of fire, wind and water.  My process is equally accidental and purposeful, intuitive and thoughtful.  As paint is applied, then scratched and scraped back, a narrative is generated and a layering of history is revealed.

"ARTifact #002"

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. Shipping included in the U.S. Shop at www.stevemchughart.com #madelineisland #stevemchughart.com #bayfieldwi #apostleislands #wisconsinartist #mixedmedia #modernart #contemporaryart #painting #contemporarypainter #paintstudio #artgallery #fineart #abstractart #artcollector #originalart #contemporaryartwork #studio #artgallery #artcollector #artadvisor #artcurator #abstraction #abstractart #abstractpainting #artcollector #artistoninstagram #stevenjohnmchugh #Aninhinabewakilands #artistinthewoods #lakegitchegumee