Derek Penix. I know! Quite an incredible painting, isn’t it? Sycamore trees are majestic, as they grow quite tall with noticeable mottled bark that peels (similar to a crape myrtle), showing wonderful texture – I love the composition and the angle of this painting that Derek used, it gives you a sense of its height. Stunning!
I cannot believe I haven’t featured Derek prior to this post. I thought I had! I’m so happy I double checked to see what painting I used. What a shock to find that I hadn’t featured him yet. Sheeesh!
See more of Derek’s work via these links:
Website | Facebook | Instagram | Workshops
Read a bit about Derek, from his website:
Derek Penix was born on December 29, 1980, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Penix grew up watching members of his family paint but didn’t pursue painting himself until after high school. After trying his hand at painting and selling his first piece he knew this was what he wanted to do for the rest of his life.
Over the years Penix’s work has changed greatly and continues to evolve with each painting. “I never want to be stuck painting only one way or only one subject matter. Variety is the spice of life and is especially that way for me with painting.”Penix has had the opportunity to work under Quang Ho and later with C.W. Mundy. “They have helped me as an artist immensely. I am so thankful that they have been willing to feed into my life as they have.”
Penix has been recognized in many national competitions and publications. Even at a young age, Penix was recognized in Southwest Art Magazine’s “21 Under 31” artist competition in 2010, and Oklahoma Magazine’s “40 Under 40” in 2014. To date, Penix’s most notable award has been the 2016 “Gold Medal Award” from Oil Painters of America 25th National Juried Exhibition, boasting a $30,000 prize. Penix currently lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
More info about Derek HERE… Catch you back here tomorrow!