"The Young Crone" depicts a young woman reclining on a chair in a lush outdoor setting, a red book resting in her lap as she gazes thoughtfully into the distance, embodying the human condition of quiet reflection and emotional transition. Through vibrant greens, soft lighting on blue flowers, and relaxed brushstrokes in oil on canvas, this work reveals inner worlds of respite and connection to the natural environment. Drawing from McCarter's M.S. in Counseling Psychology and her artistic exploration of sense of place, it infuses everyday interactions with enduring serenity, whispering stories of personal balance amid life's delicate artifacts.