Dr. Carter blends imagery and storytelling, using humor and ambiguity to spark curiosity and interpretation. The piece invites viewers to imagine who Dr. Carter is and why their presence provokes a response. A phrase written at the bottom in block letters, "Oh No, It's That Dr. Carter," adds humor to the image, but also denotes the close relationship between the artist and the model and also. The artist sketched the man's face and neck in India ink and topped it with pastels.
