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Title: | Peaceful Retreat |
Inventory#: | PE000001 |
Size: | 24" x 20" |
Medium: | Oil |
Price: | Price On Request |
Over the years Derek Penix work has changed greatly and continues to evolve with each painting. Says Derek, "I never want to be stuck painting only one way or only one subject matter. Variety is the spice of life and is especially that way for me with painting". The paintings of Derek Penix reflect his passion for beauty. He has a constant appreciation for nature and through his art he strives to convey what he sees for others to enjoy.
We have been fortunate to meet Derek early on in his career in California & acquire several of his paintings.
Penix, born in 1980, has been painting for only five years. During this short time he has experienced a success that exceeds his years. Born into a very artistic family in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Penix was exposed to oil painting from an early childhood by his mother and grandfather.
Since the beginning of his painting career Penix has been influenced by the old impressionists such as Claude Monet, Camille Pissarro and Pierre Renoir. A trip to Europe left a permanent impression upon his work as well. Since that time Penix has been steadily gaining more experience, skill and success. Penix currently resides in Tulsa but has spent a considerable amount of time in Southern California and Maryland where he continues to find material and inspiration.
Penix enjoys painting nature and people, believing they are raw and natural with beauty waiting to be captured by his brush. Through his classical approach of impressionism Penix exposes what he sees with style and charm.
Penix has been recognized in many national competitions and publications. Even at a young age Penix was recognized in South West Art Magazine's “21 Under 31” artist competition, Oklahoma Magazine's "40 Under 40". In the "Oil Painters of America Fall Online Showcase: First Place, & American Impressionist's Society's 16th Annual AIS National Juried Exhibition: Honorable Mention.
Derek Penix in early 2021 was named "The Most Awarded Artist" in the country by Fine Art Connoisseur Magazine and ArtDataIntel. Derek has been recognized in many national competitions and publications. He has won top awards in the American Impressionist Society, ARC Salon, exhibited in the famed Salmagundi Club in NYC & won the "Gold Medal Award" from Oil Painters of America 25th National Juried Exhibition, boasting a $30,000 prize just to name a few.
Over the years Penix's work has changed greatly and continues to evolve with each painting. "I never want to be stuck painting only one way or only one subject matter. Variety is what is exciting."
Penix knew from an early age he wanted to paint for the rest of his life & now he is living his dream. Just entering his 40’s he has a long career ahead for us to enjoy his art!