The Derek C Wicks Archive
Below are my favorite paintings from years gone by. Each artist has a stable of paintings that either have a sentimental attachment to them or have a special meaning to them... the images below are those paintings for me. Some were painted for the sure love of the content and others were painted to send a message, all have my greatest affection for them. Enjoy my history through my work!
Serenity's Rhythm
This painting was inspired by a visit to the shores of Lake Huron.
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True North
This painting is the first of two paintings of Canada's favorite wild icons.
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Autumn Stroll
This painting was created for Wildlife Habitat Canada and their conservation program.
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Riverbed Rendezous
This painting was inspired by a meeting with this big fella along the Maligne River on one of my backpacking trips.
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Anytime Now
This painting was inspired by the rich brown colour of the grizzly against the soft pastels of the flowing water.
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Lazy Daze
This painting was inspired by a visit with a young tiger with the most adorable gaze.
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Touch Of Gold
I got the idea for this painting while standing in line at the bank watching two gold finch out the window.
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Resounding Heights
This painting was inspired by raven in the Canadian rockies that followed me for some time.
Curiosity
I had the opportunity to send an afternoon with these two cougar cubs and enjoy their endless energy.
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Winter Procession
Wolves have always been one of my favorite subject matter to paint.
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On Final Approach
This marsh was a favorite place for me and my dogs to walk and enjoy the local wildlife.
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Misty Mountain Challenge
One of my all time favorite paintings!
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Fishing The Shallows
This painting has for the conservation efforts of Ducks Unlimited. National Artist Of the Year 2007.
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September Serenade
This painting has for the conservation efforts of Ducks Unlimited. National Artist Of the Year 2011.
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