Derek Penix
Derek Penix was born
on December 29, 1980 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Growing up Derek was surrounded by artists in his family as his
mother and grandfather painted.
Derek’s mother encouraged him to pursue his artistic talent
and took his paintings down to a local gallery where he sold
his first piece.
He is inspired by old
masters such as Nicolai Fechin, Sargent and the French Impressionists,
but it has been over the last few years that Derek has been the
most influenced by artist Quang Ho and took a workshop with him
and later studied briefly with him. Derek believes his paintings
have grown more in the last two years than his last ten years
of painting.
As an artist he gains inspiration from his environment whether
that be at the park, in his home, or traveling abroad. He enjoys
the freedom to paint different subject matter and has learned
to push himself to try new things, even if they are out of his
comfort zone.
Derek was recently recognized
in South West Art’s “21 Under 31” artist competition
in 2010. He continues to paint full time as a professional artist
and strives to advance his skill.
Education/Workshops:
Gay Faulkenberry- Scottsdale Art School,
Quang Ho- Art Student's League of Denver
Selected Solo Exhibitions:
2008-9 One Man Shows - Harweldon Mansion, Tulsa, Oklahoma
2007 One Man Show - Fine Art and Soul Gallery, Valencia, California
2007 One Man Show - Gail Roth Gallery, San Clemente, California
2006 One Man Show - Zieglars, Tulsa, Oklahoma
2008 Guest Artist for Oklahoma Society of Impressionists
Publications:
Southest Art: 21 under 31 Finalist (September 2010),
Western Art Collector (2010), Performance Magazine (January 2007),
Tulsa People Magazine (January 2007)
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