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Derek C. Wicks discovered the enchanting world of art and nature at the young age of six. Through a junior artist’s kit and the encouragement of his family, Wicks developed his artistic talent and has since become an internationally celebrated wildlife artist. As a child he would paint pictures of nature that he saw in National Geographic, learning to capture fine details and manipulate subtle elements such as light and shadow. Today, his award-winning work is displayed in private, corporate and public collections worldwide. Wicks’ painting Winter Barn was selected to join Ducks Unlimited Canada’s 2009 National Art Portfolio. This limited edition series is available only through DUC fundraising initiatives. The money raised through this program supports DUC’s on-the-ground wetland conservation work, scientific research and education programs.
2009 DUC National Art Portfolio
Monday, March 16, 2009
The Inspiration for Northern Vigil “I love old barns,” says Wicks. “Old barns have so much character and offer such a wide range of artistic presence. I have said to people many times, ‘If only barns could talk!’ Imagine the wonders of time that barn could share with us...they are monuments of history.” Additional work by Derek C. Wicks Wicks is a dedicated conservationist and no stranger to Ducks Unlimited Canada. Along with Northern Vigil, his painting Winter Barn was also selected to join the 2009 National Art Portfolio. Additionally, his pieces Setting Out and Fishing the Shallows were recognized in previous years’ collections. The latter received honors as DUC’s Artist of the Year in 2007. View Derek’s wildlife art website and art instruction video websites online.. http://www.derekwicks.com/http://www.powertopaint.com/shapeimage_4_link_0shapeimage_4_link_1