Highly Commended Award, Wildlife Artist of The Year 2014
Recent News. Derek’s painting “Making Tracks” was given the “Highly Commended” Award in the David Shephard Wildlife Artist Of The Year 2014 competition.
Read MoreInternational Finalist in Moscow
I am delighted to announce that I have been selected as a finalist in the prestigious, international awards of the Golden Turtle Prize. The international awards and prize ceremony take place in Moscow in June 2014.
Read MoreBBC Radio Scotland
Today I did an interview on BBC Radio Scotland culture show. You can follow the link to the broadcast which is available to hear for the next few days. I start talking towards the end of the show at about 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Read MoreExhibition at Battleby
A show of my paintings from the artist residency project at Tentsmuir is on display at SNH Battleby 9am – 5pm Mon-Fri until the end of December.
Read MoreArtist in Residence
The summer has seen my working hard on the residency project at Tentsmuir – completing a project on the sand dunes which you can see on this video, as well as producing “Between Tides – Riddles of Tentsmuir” art-science event as well as many, many talks, exhibitions and public events. You can read all about the projects on the residency website at http://www.memoryoftides.com/
Read MoreWinner BBC Visions of Nature Award
I am delighted to announce that I was awarded the “Visions of Nature” award in the BBC Wildlife Artist of The Year 2013 competition. I am honoured to have received the award but also hugely grateful for the good wishes sent by friends and fellow artists. Thank you all.
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