Carlton Draught Crushed Beer Can

A Time-Honoured Australian Symbol

Marking its impressive 150-year legacy as a beloved fixture in Australian pubs, this iconic beer, featuring its unmistakable maroon tinnie, rightfully earns its place among the legends in my crushed beer can series.

Created by artist Dean Spinks, this original piece showcases his distinctive photorealistic style, meticulously crafted over nearly 40 hours using Copic Markers on Strathmore Bristol paper.

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Obsessed with the symmetry and expression of the human face, Dean works almost exclusively in portraits. Using black ink markers, his unique crosshatching style allows for high contrast and great detail, creating dramatic, impactful works of art.