Essential Elements | 40" x 24" Field directional strokes to describe the

directional strokes to describe the swirling texture of the ice beneath the skaters

directional strokes describing the horizontal bands of reflected light across the water's surface

a fleet of sailing schooners appears—several vessels with white sails visible against the grey sky at the upper left

The artwork is elegantly framed to add depth

A single red chair sits at the centre of the threshold

Essential Elements | 40" x 24" Field directional strokes to describe theAbout the Artwork Essential Elements is a 40" x 24" mixed media painting by David Graff. In this luminous work, Graff explores the harmony of texture, light, and form through an abstract composition layered in gold, amber, and ochre tones. A central square appears to float within the field, framed by deep, burnished hues that draw the viewer inward. The balanced geometry and subtle tonal shifts create a sense of timeless calm, inviting quiet