The Fine Art Of Derek C.Wicks
Welcome to the imagination of internationally acclaimed nature and wildlife artist Derek C. Wicks. "On this site you can explore my world of North American animals like wolves, loons, grizzlies and elks and the magical landscape worlds of waterfalls, barns and rural life. My site offers both detailed and condensed biography, image galleries, art instruction academy and a listing of events. "Discover the world I see and paint through my website, enjoy the content!" - Derek C Wicks
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Coldwater Autumn
$3900.00
The beautiful colour changes along the Coldwater River.
Image Size: 24 x 15
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Morning Rays
$4,500.00
Inspired by first sight out on my tent on a beautiful morning rise in Killarney.
Image Size: 15 x 30
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Formidable Elements
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The Polar Bear is the master of the harsh arctic elements, truly a formidable predator and a true survivor.
Image Size: 16 x 24
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Scout Valley Perspective
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Inspired by a little White-breasted nuthatch that frequents my bird feeder daily.
Image Size: 6 x 8
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Under A Watchful Eye
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Inspired by a face to face with a Yellowstone Bison
Image Size: 10.5 x 12
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Reflections
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Inspired by an early morning paddle in Grundy Lake Park.
Image Size: 12 x 28
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First Flurry
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I love to feed the local Black capped Chickadees by hand!
Image Size: 5 x 8
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Sparkle And Flow
$3,800.00
I love the challenge of capturing the rhythm and flow in moving water!
Image Size: 15 x 30
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Emerging Colour
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Funny thing, I see fox tracks almost daily, but rarely see the fox. A real treat when paths cross every so often.
Image Size: 11 x 14
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Kindred Nuzzle
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These fox kits were one of those great moments in life when you get to connect with nature. They were so adorable!
Image Size: 11 x 14
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Flight 637
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One of my favourite spots in the world is Killarney Provincial Park. This painting is one of the many beautiful views I have experienced there. Those that are familiar with the park will catch the 637 play on words.
Image Size: 18 x 30
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Rock And A Hard Place
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Many times I sat beside my old pond and enjoyed the company of green frogs, peepers and birds having a bath. This original shares one of those golden moments.
Image Size: 5.5 x 8
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Pink Dimond Coin 2022
This Coin set a Canadian record at auction fetching over one million dollars!
Coin Size: 101MM
Original Property Of RCM
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A Place In The Pines
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This painting was inspired by the strong lighting of the early morning sun. I loved the warm and cool plays of light.
Image Size: 8 x 10
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Common Loon
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This is a small loon study painted for the Masterpieces in Miniature 2021 Show.
Image Size: 6 x 8
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Evening Perambulation
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Coyotes are a very common sight in my backyard. With farmers on either side of me supporting chickens I have become part of the 'game' trail.
Image Size: 11 x 13.5
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After The Rain
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I had been looking for a subject to put into this sumac for some time. An encounter with a flock of redpolls provided that subject!
Image Size: 12x9
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Winter Filigree
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There is nothing more beautiful than a sunset...enough said.
Image Size: 19x48
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Sichuan Café
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The Sichuan Valley of China is the main habitat of the Giant Panda, hence the title Sichuan Café
Image Size: 11x14
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Snow Gazer
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I love the contrasting blacks and whites of the Downy Woodpecker, especially in a winter scene!
Image Size: 8x10
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Bighorn Ridge
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Originally the foreground Bighorn has painted for another project. I then reworked this painting into it final form.
Image Size: 11x14
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Morning On The Athabasca
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This painting was inspired by a morning I spent enjoying the sunrise in Alberta's Japer National Park.
Image Size: 10x15
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Strong And Free
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I am very fortunate to live in an area with 1000's of square kilometers of protected forest land and wolves are only one of the things you can find there.
Image Size: 18x30
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Buffalo EHR Coin 2021
This Extraordinarily High Relief coin was one of the first the Mint produced!
Coin Size: 36MM
Original Property Of RCM
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A Few Words About Me
I am wildlife and nature artist that paints the world I see around me. I find inspiration from my everyday life and experiences in nature that I adore. I strongly believe that art is a global form of communication and through my work I try to show you the world I see. I hope my work either moves you, pleasing you, or even inspires you to love and conserve the natural world.
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I also do...
"If you are looking for that perfect painting that is uniquely you, I do commission work. I also have many social media forums for you to follow if you like, all the links to my pages are listed below." - Derek C Wicks
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