Marie-Louise McHugh

A woman wearing glasses and a colorful floral shirt stands against a plain wall.

Marie-Louise McHugh

I am an oil painter and use the Pear, the Female Figure, and the Coneflower as symbols to give meaning to my paintings. My paintings are realistic in a contemporary way, also narrative and symbolic.

I developed my signature imagery over many years, but am still exploring different ways to express myself. From drawings, collages, and photography to mask making and even semi-abstract paintings, using various media, I always return to painting narrative works in oil on canvas.

During the last several years, I have created a collection of digital paintings on my iPad. They have expanded my horizons and allowed me to enter the print market. This is part of my McHugh Fine Art Online Gallery. Digital work allows me to create easily while away from my studios. I work in two studios. The one In Guilderland is very large and is perfect for creating large oil paintings. In Sarasota, I have more space limitations, but I still manage to paint on canvas and create digital works.

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A theatrical scene with a performer in elaborate costume and a golden candelabrum.
Close-up of a pink flower with elongated petals against a dark background.
Surreal painting with nude figure and turbaned heads against red background.
A person with blue and red feathered wings sits in a lush, jungle-like setting.
Surreal painting of a woman amidst tulips and large pears.