DKdesignfineart

Artist’s Statement

My Name is Derrick Grant and I specialize in digital art and graphic design. I also have a background and training  in traditional finearts.  I have developed a method that has been referred to as the “Grantique” style. My current medium of expression uses self-taught computer graphics to create images that are true to life or surrealistic using the combination of the graphic programs.

My background transcends the art and science world. I am a classically trained Human Anatomist and cell biologist. I was educated in Montreal Canada where I attended Vanier College, and McGill University. There I completed my B.Sc., M.Sc. and PhD  and have taught at several medical schools. During my time in college I also took several minor electives in Art History, Painting and Drawing. 

To create my art pieces I use 3D programs such as, Vue, Poser. I also use Painter,  PhotoShop, Illustrator and other graphic programs. The resulting image is transferred to canvas and painted with acrylics in order to enhance the 3d visual. Thus I have been able to combine both fields of Science and Art  to produce  graphical designs that produce an  intense visual effect.

I am happily moving  away from the Science world and  concentrating  my efforts on my artistic career and designing.  My art pieces have now been displayed in several galleries and art shows world-wide such as in Philadelphia, New Hope, Newark, St Thomas V.I.,  San Juan Puerto Rico, London and Paris.

I hope you enjoy my work.

Derrick