"ARTifact #8" is a vertical, elongated canvas with an abstract expressionist style. It features a composition rich in textures and layers, with a lively and bold color palette that includes yellow, green, blue, red, white, and black. The brushstrokes are varied, some thick and impasto, while others are more smudged and wiped. The mix of colors and techniques creates a dynamic and engaging visual field that provides depth and movement. Some areas show evidence of being scraped or squeegeed, adding to the overall complexity. The arrangement of the colors and textures does not seem to represent any specific form or figure, prioritizing the emotional expression and the interaction of colors and shapes.
 
On the left side of the canvas, a thin solid border runs the length of the piece, mainly in black with a red block at the bottom. This border frames the artwork and offers a contrast to the richly worked main area. The emphasis on action and spontaneity, as well as the scale of the piece, could suggest the artist's physical engagement during the creation process.
 
Original mixed media abstract oil painting by Stevenjohn McHugh titled "ARTifact #008". Measures 12" x 72 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.
 
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