Darius Etienne is the most recognized and influential of Dominican Artists. Born in Roseau Dominica, on 24/2/57 he experimented, painted in different painting styles and exhibited annually before attending The Jamaica School of Art in 1982 graduating in 1986.

He is best known for his smoke technique and the use of traditional dance and dancers. The works are influenced by ancestral, cultural, spiritual, social, physical, economical and other aspects of his environment. Over the years he has continued to experiment with recycled materials, various mediums, layering and splashes of color that are deeply appealing. His most recent works utilizes coconut gauze and pre Colombian rock carvings.

Earl enjoys the physical process and his creativity comes from the heart and not fashion. He avoids creating by styles or fads and does not inhibit his true feelings at the expense of the gate keepers, critics, nor what galleries wants or sells. " My main goal when creating or executing a project is pleasing myself and am extremely satisfied when the finished piece talks." He has exhibited extensively and is collected in the region and internationally