About Derek:
I believe that art has the transformative power to heal (both the creator and the receiver of that art).
I discovered a "new world" and am eager to share this gift with you. Listening to my heart for answers, I fell in love with the girl of my dreams (my twin flame - how cool is that?), manifested abundance into my life, and have traveled the world.
DREAMS, AWAKENED. OPPORTUNITIES, CREATED.
Back in high school is when I first recognized my unique gift. And as I got older (I mean wiser), there was always this constant compelling emotion that I needed to share my gift. Through my mid-20s, I began listening to my inner guidance more (my intuition, my dharma - there are many names for it) and cultivated this artistic passion - my true gift. The more I created, the more I began noticing "magical" opportunities coming to me. This fascinated me. It stimulated me to learn more about this powerful pattern I began noticing more and more in my life.
And so I created and painted and explored and illuminated and invented like my heart depended on it. I launched my website. My portfolio flowered. I got a book cover deal. My art found more eyes from unexpected places (yet totally expected - more on this later). Big deals came a knockin'. Contracts were signed. My art became licensed - partnering with businesses and leaders of some of the most innovative and promising companies. My shop was born. Created musical album covers. People expressed love. The power of art was shared. Bliss was found.
I REALIZED SOMETHING AMAZING - ALL MY TRAINING AS AN ENGINEER, A CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT, A FACILITIES MANAGER - WERE NOT FOR NOTHING.
I was still learning, sharing, building relationships, communicating ideas, making an impact - except using a paintbrush in a studio, instead of a pencil, pad of paper and camera on construction sites. Same skills. New avenue. My passion.
AND SO, I CONTINUED PAINTING - AND SELLING - AND LICENSING - MY ART.
And now, here I am. Energized and uplifted - living the dream. Exploring the world, the people, the environment with my twin flame. Writing and painting along every step. Capturing the moments with a new color, a new lens, and a new light.
Collected and exhibited worldwide, I am taking the art world by storm.
I am a game changer.
I am an innovator.
MY MISSION IS TO KEEP TELLING THE TRUTH - THROUGH PAINT & INK.
Every day my art expands to new heights. Every day presents new opportunities. May my art and words inspire you to discover and manifest what your heart needs most.
EXHIBITIONS
2013 - Ann & Jerry Moss Theater, Capshaw-Spielberg Center for Arts and Educational Justice, Santa Monica, CA
2012 - Creative Haverhill Shops@90Wash, Haverhill, MA
2012 - Viva Las Vega! Gamma Gamma Gallery, Downtown Las Vegas, NV
2012 - Postal Art / Arte Correo, Trinidad & Tobago
2012 - Face of Jesus Part III Exhibition, Our Lady of Lasalette Shrine, Attleboro, MA
2011 - Creative Haverhill Emerging Artist Juried Show, Haverhill, MA
2008 - Thacher Island Association Art & Photo Show, Rockport, MA
FEATURED ARTICLES / ILLUSTRATIONS
December 2013 - A Tribute to Nelson Mandela, United Kingdom
June 2013 - License to Lead, The Junction NSW, Australia
June 2013 - Great Leaders Serve by Mark Miller, greatleadersserve.org/
October 2012 - Touchrate, Book Cover, Florida
October 2012 - One Spirit, Marketing Presentation, California
February 2012 - Bob Marley Magazine, Italy
January 2012 - Kol's Notes, Vancouver, BC, Canada
December 2011 - Examiner.com, Cleveland, Ohio
December 2011 - Lucky Dog Rescue, Meridian, Mississippi
HONORS / AWARDS
2008 - Best in Show, Thacher Island Association Art & Photo Show, Rockport, MA
AMONG DEREK'S COLLECTORS
Bill Campbell - Chairman of Intuit Inc.; Chair of the Board of Trustees of Columbia University; Director of The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame
Global Silicon Valley Capital - Silicon Valley, CA
Brandlift - Pennsylvania
Prita Chhabra, South Asian Recording Artist (in process of creating album cover artwork)
Brian Evans, American Big Band Singer & actor
PRIVATE COLLECTIONS
Caulfield South, Victoria, Australia
Silicon Valley, California
Allenstown, Pennsylvania
St. John, US Virgin Island
St. Thomas, US Virgin Island
Blanc, Michigan
Johnson, Rhode Island
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
Brooklyn, New York
San Diego, California
Laguna Hills, California
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Phoenix, Arizona
Batavia, New York
Nashville, Tennessee
Meridian, Mississippi
Lynn, Massachusetts
Haverhill, Massachusetts
Boston, Massachusetts
Londonderry, New Hampshire
Lee, New Hampshire
New Boston, New Hampshire
Ft Huachuca, Arizona
Atlanta, Georgia
Fairhope, Alabama
West Palm Beach, Florida
Nokomis, Florida
Laurel, Maryland
Jacksonville, Florida
Silver Springs, Maryland
Aurora, Colorado
Cincinnati, Ohio
© 2014 DEREK RUSSELL. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. DEREK RUSSELL CLAIMS ALL RIGHTS TO THE ARTWORK SHOW
Stunning and charismatic work!!
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