Essential Elements | 40" x 24" Field directional strokes describing the horizontal

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

The artwork is elegantly framed to add depth

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

combined with Marquis's signature collage technique

Essential Elements | 40" x 24" Field directional strokes describing the horizontalAbout 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