"Together " depicts a mother joyfully reading a book to three attentive children on a lattice-shaded outdoor bench, embodying the human condition through shared moments of learning and emotional connection. Employing vibrant greens, soft lights, and expressive figures in oil, this work unveils transitions in knowledge and the interplay of family in nurturing environments. Drawing from McCarter's expertise in human interactions and her M.F.A. in Painting, it evokes a deep sense of place in serene domestic spaces, highlighting enduring legacies of storytelling.