dean carroll

Originating in Sydney, Australia, self-taught artist Dean Carroll specialises in bold acrylic canvases with heavy textures and intense blends. His background in technical drawing and work as an award winning tattoo artist provide an insight into his strong understanding of line and dimension. Having first exhibited in his adopted home of Darwin Australia in 2013, Dean’s portfolio now displays a combination of intricate line work and heavy brushwork. Exploring life and movement with the simplicity of fine lines, heavy brushwork and deep tonal progressions, Dean’s current work is heavily influenced by the power and dynamic form in nature. In February 2014 Dean reached out and received a special recognition award for his "D-day on Sydney" in the Light Space & Time cityscapes art competition. 2015 brought travel and inspiration for Dean's second solo exhibition "Fourteen" which brought a sense of maturity and clarity as a result from Dean's urge to push for a bigger and bolder dynamic effect from his works. Stepping back to his technical drawing roots, Dean is currently indulging once again in fine line ink work inspired by his new sort after seaside lifestyle. Currently residing south of the iconic Byron Bay in NSW, Dean continues to work towards upcoming exhibition pieces and works daily at Rock of Ages Tattoo Parlour Lennox Head as a professional Tattoo artist. His thirst for travel and knowledge still take him abroad and back to his adopted homes of Canada and Darwin NT. where he continues to work and exhibit pieces.