The Muse Jason Mitchell Artist Statement: "My compositions to

Artist Statement: "My compositions to date are the culmination of years of giving form and life to envisioned worlds and ideas that extend beyond our common existence

Derek's work has become one that combines aspects of the old masters and the admiration for artists such as John Singer Sargent and William Adolf Bouguereau with contemporary subjects and settings

Framed (behind Conservation Glass) to 16 x 20 inches

While at FAU he also received his teaching certificate and upon graduating began teaching high school art classes

The use of humor is a valuable way to break down barriers between people and art

The Muse Jason Mitchell Artist Statement: "My compositions toDetails About acrylic on paper 8 x 10 in. 2021 framing included Happy D. is an oil painter from the San Francisco Bay Area specializing in emotive female portraits with a psycedelic touch. The visual language of these paintings makes it seem as if the viewer is peeking at the natural world through a hyper saturated, slightly surreal, and almost otherworldly lens.