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Carrie Graber

Carrie Graber

United States • 1975 • 453 followers
Featured in: Emerging artists

Nationality

American

Categories

Printmakers

Artistic movements

Luminism

Themes

Everyday life, Architecture, figurative

Biography

Carrie had the pleasure of growing up in Southern California, hot summers and warm glowing colors forever romanticized their way into her work. She is a master genre painter of the Southern California contemporary school, whose depictions of light place her in the line of the Luminists. Graber is also in the line of The Hudson River School – 19th-century and early 20th-century painters from the Northeast and Midwest, whose paintings are grounded in capturing the light effects of the sun and nature in dramatic landscapes. Though this movement specialized in anything but genre pictures, Graber mixes this 19th-century fascination with light with her own Pop iconography in the tradition of post-Modern hybridizing. Indeed, the light of SoCal is so different than that of other regions, Graber does a service to the Luminist and Hudson River traditions, with her golden-white light of the skies there, executed so faithfully and fluidly. To top it off, her renditions of the world-famous Southern California lifestyle, as Pop art, are gemlike, sexy, and exacting.

She graduated with distinction, in the fall of 1997 from Art Center College of Design where she studied with such luminaries as Burne Hogarth, Harry Carmean and Richard Bunkall. Shortly thereafter, she took a position as an artist apprentice with the famous Romantic Impressionist Aldo Luongo. A short year later, Aldo sponsored her to develop a body of her own work. Carrie's first opening was in coastal Cambria, California in 1999, and a success. For the next decade, Carrie traveled the world, showing exquisitely developed oil paintings and charcoal drawings. Her admiration for figure and form, juxtaposed with observations of light and shadow and steeped in a fascination with composition materialized in hundreds of paintings.

She has become a collector of modern works, is now a furniture designer and builder and is an ardent advocate of architectural preservation. She volunteers at The Institute for Survival Through Design and works with American architect Dion Neutra on art projects, book readings and public relations.

"I think that it's important for me to realize that things are coming together – skill, observation, and consideration. As an artist, I pursue what will give me the greatest satisfaction and joy, a communication filled with discovery and triumph. What's in a medium? What's in a subject matter, or style? I am currently studying the concept of beauty, and why we find something so. What is preconceived, and what can be edited? I always knew, and now fully realize that function always takes a form, not as a conquest but as a lover. I appreciate the opportunity to exhibit this intimate process itself as the art."

Coming out of Southern California, Carrie Graber is considered to be among the most talented, exciting and well-collected artists in the market today. With her warm tones and exquisite control of illumination creating a perfect composition of light and contrast, Carrie captures the beauty and subtlety of familiar environments, which are often overlooked. Her soft, realistic but also bold approach warms the viewer's' senses and creates a feeling of intimacy. This is the link between Carrie and one of her main influences, Dutch master painter Vermeer.

Explore all artworks (124)

Print, At the End of the Day, Carrie Graber

At the End of the Day

Print . 43.2 x 96.5 cm Print . 17 x 38 inch

$800

Print, Casual (S/N) (0/25), Carrie Graber

Casual (S/N) (0/25)

Print . 71.1 x 55.9 cm Print . 28 x 22 inch

$750

Print, Life is golden, Carrie Graber

Life is golden

Print . 71.1 x 101.6 cm Print . 28 x 40 inch

$1,350

Print, Summer House, Carrie Graber

Summer House

Print . 96.5 x 63.5 x 3.8 cm Print . 38 x 25 x 1.5 inch

$1,140

Print, Boardwalk Arcade, Carrie Graber

Boardwalk Arcade

Print . 81.3 x 73.7 x 3.8 cm Print . 32 x 29 x 1.5 inch

$1,125

Print, Books and roses, Carrie Graber

Books and roses

Print . 96.5 x 55.9 x 3.8 cm Print . 38 x 22 x 1.5 inch

$1,025

Print, California crush, Carrie Graber

California crush

Print . 91.4 x 78.7 x 3.8 cm Print . 36 x 31 x 1.5 inch

$1,350

Print, Jupiter in Merida, Carrie Graber

Jupiter in Merida

Print . 101.6 x 76.2 cm Print . 40 x 30 inch

$1,450

Print, Solace on the hill, Carrie Graber

Solace on the hill

Print . 91.4 x 61 cm Print . 36 x 24 inch

$1,050

Print, Dusk and good company, Carrie Graber

Dusk and good company

Print . 61 x 116.8 cm Print . 24 x 46 inch

$1,500

Print, Tranquility, Carrie Graber

Tranquility

Print . 66 x 111.8 cm Print . 26 x 44 inch

$1,375

Print, The Best Mornings, Carrie Graber

The Best Mornings

Print . 71.1 x 71.1 x 3.2 cm Print . 28 x 28 x 1.25 inch

$1,175

Print, The Cove, Carrie Graber

The Cove

Print . 68.6 x 91.4 x 3.2 cm Print . 27 x 36 x 1.25 inch

$1,450

Print, Floating, Carrie Graber

Floating

Print . 76.2 x 121.9 x 3.8 cm Print . 30 x 48 x 1.5 inch

$1,725

Print, 111 on 111, Carrie Graber

111 on 111

Print . 121.9 x 91.4 x 3.8 cm Print . 48 x 36 x 1.5 inch

$2,100

Print, Let's Shooby Dooby, Carrie Graber

Let's Shooby Dooby

Print . 91.4 x 68.6 x 3.8 cm Print . 36 x 27 x 1.5 inch

$1,450

Print, Night Chats, Carrie Graber

Night Chats

Print . 81.3 x 61 x 3.8 cm Print . 32 x 24 x 1.5 inch

$950

Print, That Pink Door, Carrie Graber

That Pink Door

Print . 111.8 x 63.5 x 3.8 cm Print . 44 x 25 x 1.5 inch

$1,150

Print, Kind of September, Carrie Graber

Kind of September

Print . 81.3 x 58.4 cm Print . 32 x 23 inch

$900

Print, Tommy, Toast and Gin, Carrie Graber

Tommy, Toast and Gin

Print . 78.7 x 78.7 cm Print . 31 x 31 inch

$1,175

Print, Decisions, decisions, Carrie Graber

Decisions, decisions

Print . 121.9 x 66 cm Print . 48 x 26 inch

$1,350

Print, Edris House, Carrie Graber

Edris House

Print . 91.4 x 73.7 cm Print . 36 x 29 inch

$1,275

Print, Garden Overlook, Carrie Graber

Garden Overlook

Print . 71.1 x 114.3 cm Print . 28 x 45 inch

$1,405

Print, Bird on a Wire, Carrie Graber

Bird on a Wire

Print . 68.6 x 91.4 cm Print . 27 x 36 inch

$1,175

Print, Double Date, Carrie Graber

Double Date

Print . 63.5 x 91.4 cm Print . 25 x 36 inch

$1,100

Print, Stahl House, Carrie Graber

Stahl House

Print . 91.4 x 68.6 cm Print . 36 x 27 inch

$1,175

Print, The Dame Abides, Carrie Graber

The Dame Abides

Print . 101.6 x 76.2 cm Print . 40 x 30 inch

$1,450

Print, Morning Cuppa, Carrie Graber

Morning Cuppa

Print . 71.1 x 91.4 cm Print . 28 x 36 inch

$1,225

Print, It's all good, Carrie Graber

It's all good

Print . 68.6 x 88.9 cm Print . 27 x 35 inch

$1,150

Print, An Affair With Flair, Carrie Graber

An Affair With Flair

Print . 109.2 x 73.7 cm Print . 43 x 29 inch

$1,520

Print, Mist and Silhouette, Carrie Graber

Mist and Silhouette

Print . 76.2 x 101.6 cm Print . 30 x 40 inch

$1,450

Print, Composition of Opal, Carrie Graber

Composition of Opal

Print . 139.7 x 83.8 x 3.8 cm Print . 55 x 33 x 1.5 inch

$2,125

Painting, The Fall, Carrie Graber

The Fall

Painting . 55.9 x 83.8 cm Painting . 22 x 33 inch

$6,930

Painting, The Tides (Rise and fall), Carrie Graber

The Tides (Rise and fall)

Painting . 76.2 x 76.2 cm Painting . 30 x 30 inch

$6,750

Print, Gold and Martinis, Carrie Graber

Gold and Martinis

Print . 91.4 x 91.4 cm Print . 36 x 36 inch

$1,575

Print, Del Marcos Hotel, Carrie Graber

Del Marcos Hotel

Print . 101.6 x 61 cm Print . 40 x 24 inch

$1,175

Print, Cheers to Friends, Carrie Graber

Cheers to Friends

Print . 81.3 x 121.9 x 3.8 cm Print . 32 x 48 x 1.5 inch

$1,850

Print, Four Surfers, Carrie Graber

Four Surfers

Print . 66 x 83.8 cm Print . 26 x 33 inch

$1,050

Print, Frey House (S/N) (0/25), Carrie Graber

Frey House (S/N) (0/25)

Print . 91.4 x 91.4 cm Print . 36 x 36 inch

$1,575

Print, Cool (S/N) (/25), Carrie Graber

Cool (S/N) (/25)

Print . 63.5 x 109.2 cm Print . 25 x 43 inch

$1,300

Print, Andiamo!, Carrie Graber

Andiamo!

Print . 76.2 x 101.6 cm Print . 30 x 40 inch

$1,450

Print, Me Time, Carrie Graber

Me Time

Print . 78.7 x 101.6 x 3.8 cm Print . 31 x 40 x 1.5 inch

$1,500

Print, Close as Roses, Carrie Graber

Close as Roses

Print . 53.3 x 81.3 cm Print . 21 x 32 inch

$825

Print, The Old Pool, Carrie Graber

The Old Pool

Print . 50.8 x 96.5 x 3.8 cm Print . 20 x 38 x 1.5 inch

$925

Print, Girls Always Work It Out, Carrie Graber

Girls Always Work It Out

Print . 96.5 x 76.2 x 3.8 cm Print . 38 x 30 x 1.5 inch

$1,375

Print, Sun Worshippers, Carrie Graber

Sun Worshippers

Print . 91.4 x 68.6 cm Print . 36 x 27 inch

$1,450

Print, Joie de Vivre, Carrie Graber

Joie de Vivre

Print . 61 x 91.4 cm Print . 24 x 36 inch

$1,050

Painting, The Old Pool, Carrie Graber

The Old Pool

Painting . 50.8 x 96.5 x 3.8 cm Painting . 20 x 38 x 1.5 inch

$6,050

Painting, Relax, Carrie Graber

Relax

Painting . 91.4 x 68.6 x 3.8 cm Painting . 36 x 27 x 1.5 inch

$7,700

Print, The Next Set, Carrie Graber

The Next Set

Print . 61 x 91.4 x 3.8 cm Print . 24 x 36 x 1.5 inch

$1,080

Painting, Martini Party, Carrie Graber

Martini Party

Painting . 86.4 x 101.6 cm Painting . 34 x 40 inch

Sold

Painting, The Best Mornings, Carrie Graber

The Best Mornings

Painting . 71.1 x 71.1 x 3.8 cm Painting . 28 x 28 x 1.5 inch

Sold

Painting, High Noon, Carrie Graber

High Noon

Painting . 101.6 x 76.2 x 3.8 cm Painting . 40 x 30 x 1.5 inch

Sold

Painting, Party on the Hillside, Carrie Graber

Party on the Hillside

Painting . 76.2 x 101.6 x 3.2 cm Painting . 30 x 40 x 1.25 inch

Sold

Painting, Palm Springs Perspective II, Carrie Graber

Palm Springs Perspective II

Painting . 55.9 x 96.5 x 3.8 cm Painting . 22 x 38 x 1.5 inch

Sold

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