It’s All Good 2017

Carrie Graber’s painting, 'It's All Good', renders an aspirational lifestyle scene with an almost photographic clarity. The warm light feels so good. What strikes me about Graber’s work is the precision with which she applies the paint. It's smooth, almost seamless, creating a surface that's both inviting and a little detached. The color palette is really interesting - the muted greens of the pool and the tans of the desert landscape create a kind of harmonious yet subdued atmosphere. It reminds me of the way David Hockney uses color, but with a kind of contemporary edge. If you look closely at the mountains in the background, you'll notice the subtle variations in tone and texture. It’s amazing and conveys a sense of depth and atmosphere. Ultimately, this painting is a meditation on pleasure, leisure, and the good life. It's all good.