Welcome! I’m a surrealist painter from Portland, Oregon, currently living in Taiwan. This page will tell you a little bit about myself, my history, and my career as a contemporary fine artist. This website is an honest blog about my work in progress, painting process, and exhibitions, as well as a gallery to display my work; I will attempt to avoid preening, pretentiousness and building myself up with mystery and gloom. At the same time, while once I felt that my paintings were strong enough to stand on their own, I now recognize that a full understanding of the painting …

德瑞克預計於2010至2011年期間陸續舉辦數次展覽與相關活動. Derek has several events and exhibitions scheduled for 2010 and 2011. Currently he’s preparing for a group show at the Taipei Mayor’s Salon. The show will feature “A menagerie of artists from around the world, who would like to share some artworks.” It will be open from 11am to 6pm daily, from Feb. 9th to the 27th – however the opening night will be February 13th. Taipei AlleyCats Solo Exhibition, April 25, 2010 Taipei Mayor’s Salon, Group Exhibition (Taipei Artist’s Inaugural Member’s Show), 2010 Gallery 102 – Solo Exhibition, Tainan, Taiwan, 2009 “Absurd Visions” – Solo Exhibition, NCKU Art …

Derek studied classical painting and realism at the Angel Academy of Art in Florence, Italy. Although he appreciates the time and dedication it takes to create a realistic representation, he rarely finds perfection necessary to express his ideas.  Here are a few of the more representational/traditional pieces he’s done.

在討論許久之後，我決定要著手開辦我的個人油畫教學教室。如果你就近住在台南，且想要學習畫油畫，以下是課程相關的資訊. After a lot of talking, I’ve determined to go ahead and get my studio set up to teach private oil painting classes. (6 Easels, Flood Lights, Projector, etc.) I like to do portraits but can teach landscape, figure, drawing and sketching – the only thing I’m particularly bad at is modern abstract, but feel free to come over and make a mess. If you live in Tainan, Taiwan, and would like to learn oil painting, here are the details. Oil Painting Lessons Private Lessons: (anytime) 800nt for 2 hours. Group Lessons: Tuesday and Thursday (7:30~9:30) 500nt for two hours …