An exploration in color and texture.
All work is open for sale with the exception of the Tamawana Falls piece. You can find many prints for purchase below. After that is a gallery presentation of all my recent original work. If you would like to have a commission piece created, I am open to working with you to create a masterpiece as close to your vision as possible. Thanks for taking a minute to scroll through this page. My email is c.derks.art@gmail.com do not hesitate to reach out.
The Douglas Fir tree is one of our tallest trees in the continental united states. This one sits at the base of Mt. Tabor in Portland, OR.
medium: watercolor and pen on 90lb archive paper
Doug Fir
Peony
One of my favorite florists in Portland provided this rare type of peonies. I tried to guide the brush through all the ripples of these large pedals, and then outlines them with pen to give them some greater distinction.
Medium: Watercolor and pen on 90lb archival paper
Winter Wonderland
These winter trees are from Mt.hood National Forest. The repetitive imagery of snow and trees is captivating.
Medium: Watercolor and pen on 90lb archival paper
Forest Nightfall
Medium: Pen on 90lb archival paper
available sizes 9x12,
Papion
Memories of a lush landscape with Barcelona’s Fun Pavilion.
Medium: Watercolor and pen on 90lb archival paper














