"Need for Speed" captures the raw human condition through the figurative form of a sprinting cheetah, symbolizing transition and the instinctive connection to survival. With bold brushstrokes and golden savanna hues, this oil on canvas reveals the inner world of velocity and grace, blending the animal's lithe form with environmental interplay of tall grasses. Drawing from McCarter's M.F.A. in Painting and her explorations in 3D virtual environments, the piece infuses a sense of place in the wild, whispering stories of life's delicate balance and enduring energy.