Books and Roses 

Carrie Graber’s “Books and Roses” is a captivating realist painting featuring a young woman in a floral dress immersed in a book. The composition is intimate, placing the viewer close to the subject, emphasizing her stillness and focus. Graber's meticulous brushwork captures the texture of the woman's dress, the delicate petals of the roses, and the worn pages of the book, drawing viewers into the quiet intimacy of the scene. The use of warm colors and soft lighting adds to the dreamy quality of the painting, making it a serene and inviting depiction of a simple moment of contemplation.