Immerse yourself in the layered beauty of "Grassland #2," a striking piece that captures the essence of natural landscapes through mixed-media techniques. As an abstract painter based on Madeline Island in the serene Apostle Islands of Lake Superior, WI, I explore the interplay of texture, color, and form in every creation. "Grassland #2" reflects my commitment to non-representational artistry, inviting viewers to engage with the work on a deeply personal level. This artwork is a landscape painting featuring a serene natural scene, a pond among the tall grasses. The upper portion of the painting showcases a soft blue sky with subtle variations of white and light yellow, suggesting a calm day with scattered clouds. Below the sky, an expanse of warm earthy tones dominates the middle ground, using ochre, burnt sienna, and muted brown hues to depict a dense field or hillside. The lower part of the composition includes a bright, reflective blue body of water that contrasts vividly with the surrounding warm colors. The brushstrokes in the painting are textured and impressionistic, conveying the forms of natural elements like grass and water with a loose, expressive style. The overall mood of the artwork is tranquil and evocative of an autumnal landscape. Original mixed media abstract oil painting by Steven McHugh. Mixed media with oil stick, marker, oil, graphite, charcoal and cold wax on Arches oil paper glued on wood panel with PH balance glue. Painting is 13.5"x 9.75" x 1.5". Signed on front and back. Framed is a vanished gallery frame solid wood.

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