Derrick Carter

Derrick Carter

Indianapolis IN

I was born and raised in Indianapolis IN, and am a Graduate of The Art Institute of Indianapolis with a Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design. I am a visual contemporary artist specializing in mixed media painting. Within my style, I like to combine elements from other styles, such as cubism, realism, impressionism, abstraction and graphic design. Through emotional expression, I use sand, glue and acrylics to communicate my beliefs and understanding of life's contrast between the world and myself. Sand is my primary medium in defining that meaning of difference. It helps me capture the creative interest through viewer's eyes, but it also sheds light on the possibilities of an idea that might seem impossible. Being able to use a substance as simple as sand in the place of more traditional mediums helps to distinguish my work from other artists. Sand has become a platform of acceptance in the art community in which I live and raises the bar of creative understanding to my competitors and supporters.