My channel is dedicated to the development of any artist that wants to put the time in, give a solid effort to becoming a better artist. My videos include start to finish paintings, studio techniques and helpful tips on the art industry. Remember, art is all about the milage, the more you paint the better you get! My full bio is available on my website, derekwicks.com, but the short tweet version is: I have been a nature, landscape, wildlife art for over 30 years and have had the opportunity to do some really wonderful things in my career. In 2016 I was asked to design the $1.00 Canadian currency coin for the 2016 Olympics in Rio. Another big thrill was being commissioned by the Royal Canadian Mint to create the 70th anniversary coin for Queen Elizabeth & Prince Phillip, what an honour! Through the years my work has been selected to endorse several conservation efforts such as the Canadian Conservation Fund, Timber Wolf Alliance, Ducks Unlimited and the Children's Wish Foundation.
