Trained as a classical animator, Derek has spent the last decade working in the video game development field in Vancouver, Canada. Over the years he has fulfilled a number of different artistic roles while working on video game projects for clients such as Nintendo, Sega, Activision and Marvel Entertainment.

Because of a need to get back to creating his own art Derek started to focus on his personal work in 2009, after a 12 year absence. His first personal project, Entartete Kunst, was undertaken to dispel his biases towards expressive art, overcome his own perceived limitations and to rejuvenate his creative spirit. This collision of Soviet inspired retro sci-fi and Jewish mystical and qabalistic symbolism has evolved into a filter, or framework, that emotions, ideas and images are pushed through to be given shape and form. This project has been well received, being featured in numerous exhibits and international publications. It continues to unfold and expand….

For information on print sales, gallery work and licensing please contact Ben Wouters at ARTISHOX Art Agency - agency@artishox.com

For information on illustration commissions contact Derek here.

Limited Edition giclee prints of pieces in Derek's personal projects are available through this site. Just click on the price to order via PayPal.

For the latest news and updates concerning Derek's work, visit the blog.

Publications:

The Next Web Magazine (Netherlands)
Spectrum 19 (USA)
Wired (USA)
Das Science Fiction Jahr 2012 (Germany)
Imagine FX (UK)
Versus Magazine (UK)
Spectrum 18 (USA)
Advanced Photoshop (UK)
Stripolis Vol.3 (Serbia)
Inside The World of Board Graphics (USA)
Schwarz Auf Weiss Vol. 2 (Germany)
Rooms Art Uncovered (UK)
Sleaze (Germany)
CGWorld (China)
Default (Turkey)
Spectrum 17 (USA)
Carne (Argentina)