Derek Watkins
Contemporary Portrait Painting
Welcome to Derek Watkins Art, where the journey of creation unfolds with every brushstroke. Derek’s work begins with the mere physical form of his subject, capturing the surface layers of expression. But as the painting evolves, it moves beyond the visual, delving into something deeper. With each layer of paint, the subject’s inner world starts to emerge, their soul, vulnerabilities, and essence gradually revealing themselves.
Through this dynamic interplay of abstraction and realism, Derek transforms the canvas into a space of discovery. Colours intensify, brushstrokes grow bolder, and the energy of the piece takes on a life of its own. The subject’s inner light begins to shine through, at first softly, then with increasing brilliance, until their presence is fully illuminated, like a radiant force breaking through the boundaries of form.
Derek’s art invites you to witness this transformation, to see beyond the physical and into the emotional core of his subjects. His portraits are more than representations; they are visual narratives of personal revelation, where beauty is not just seen but felt. Step into his gallery and experience this artistic metamorphosis, where emotion, colour, and spirit converge to create something truly transcendent.
