Absolute North II Series

Description

This powerful 20 x 40 inch painting by John Baughman exemplifies his signature ability to render both drama and tranquility within a single canvas. Rich ochres and golden yellows form the foundation of the landscape, glowing beneath a mass of textured teal and forest green clouds. The layered use of oil and mixed media creates a tactile quality that invites closer inspection—surface striations and brush patterns mimic the sensation of wind moving across open plains.

Baughman’s expressive palette and intuitive mark-making guide the viewer through a scene both familiar and abstracted. With a career marked by experimentation and bold visual language, Baughman continues to push the boundaries of landscape painting. This piece captures the essence of open space and shifting skies, offering a sense of timeless motion and grounded serenity.