Derek Macara (b. 1987) is an American artist whose work has reached audiences around the world. Best known for his evocative paintings of rural New England, Macara’s depictions of his native Cape Cod have become a hallmark of his practice. Raised in the storied art colony of Provincetown, he grew up surrounded by influential artists and spent several formative years studying at the Hawthorne School of Art. Today, his work is steadily gaining recognition among collectors, museums, and galleries alike. He continues to live and work in Provincetown, Massachusetts.

Macara’s artistic journey began with a modest but pivotal debut—a local exhibition in a pizza shop that unexpectedly sold out, setting the stage for his career. Since then, his paintings have drawn international attention and entered the collections of private buyers, galleries, museums, and auction houses across the globe.

Harnessing the reach of social media, Macara has also cultivated a wide following on TikTok and Instagram, where he shares his creative process. His viral videos—capturing the transformation of blank canvases into atmospheric seascapes—have introduced his work to hundreds of thousands of viewers, further solidifying his reputation as a rising voice in contemporary American painting.