“Not sure words can describe how special this is to me, Derek.

Thank you.

You captured him perfectly.”

“Your portraits are evocative; compelling. Your signature style uniquely your own. I am humbled that you have trained your eye upon my features and cannot wait to behold your interpretation, spoken in a language that is uniquely your own.

I am at a loss for words. What you have done is simply amazing, and wonderful. I am speechless. ”

“The painting is absolutely fantastic!

Thanks for your efforts - I am speechless ”

“Jesus has arrived! I cannot tell you how exciting it was opening that box....I’m sure you hear this all the time but he is is even more impressive in person! I’m completely thrilled Derek, what a once in a lifetime experience this has been...your talent has brought me (and many others) lots of joy.

Thank you.”

“Your artwork helps us tell our story. We are so blessed and inspired by everything you do.”

“If Jackson Pollock did portrait art he would be Derek Russell. Derek paints with incredible vibrancy and captures the soul”

“Derek you’re extremely talented and I really like it.”

“Derek’s unique creation of this art piece for our family represents an indelible impression of the love our son had for Bob Marley. The vibrant and vivid colors brighten our home and give a sense of enduring happiness. We are very appreciate of Derek’s work in bringing this piece to life and dedicating it to our son.”

“The specific painting you made is unbelievable. The focus in his eyes, the almost grey in his hair, the signature chin, the light glaring down on him around his cheeks, gameday ready.
I love this piece.”

“We absolutely love the rich, vibrant colors it adds and the celebration of wonderful people. It’s a joy to walk by and see the realistic yet abstract paintings around the entire office! Thanks for adding that touch to our space!”

“I am proud to own one your original paintings. Every time people come into my home that’s one of the first things they comment on. Your use of layers and colors is a true gift and really distinguishes your work from that of others.”

“Derek’s combination of artistic vision and easy-to-work-with professionalism has helped inject great energy into GSV’s brand - a fittingly vivid platform for GSV’s work about which they are so passionate.”

“Oh my gosh. I’m almost in tears. It is perfect!!!!!! You are very talented and the style of painting is exactly what I was looking for!!!!! ”

“I am amazed at your vision, your beautiful mind, and how you see this magical world - I am so jealous!”

“Derek Russell you have created a masterpiece of one the most precious moments of my life. Your talents exceeded Steve’s expectations and shocked me beyond words! The way you captured our raw energy and movement during our first dance as husband and wife speaks volumes as to that you are capable of as an artist.”

“Oh my god! I love it!!! I’m so excited!!! I love the colors and the way you captured me! It is amazing to see myself like that! I feel so much gratitude for you right now, you have no idea!”

“ I can’t thank you enough. I loved hearing your artistic perspective on style because moving through this class, we don’t discuss the innate energy produced by an artist when he or she creates. You are definitely in tune with that inner energy, and it’s amazing how well you recognize it. You and your work are truly inspiring!”

“I am inspired by both your work and your attitudes and, I cannot wait to see your upcoming projects. ”

“Derek is a special talent. After seeing his work, we asked him to paint my late father, and could not be happier with how it turned out. I’ve now got him looking over me in my home office as well as from above!”

“You’re awesome! Seriously, I love your work. It’s amazing.”

“You created a much nicer looking guy than me. This is great!”

“Your talent and kind gesture will pay forward in the coming year.

Many many thanks.”

“We’re big believers in fit — with client relationships, partners, ideas, scope, and tone — and this is a shining example of an unlikely pairing that results in powerful impact.”

“Derek! Thank you for producing such amazing work and sharing it with the world. I’ve been a big fan of yours for years – I absolutely love your work, added to that the passion and enthusiasm in embracing life. It’s an inspiration to me, as is for many other artists and student artists around the world I’m sure! ”

“Derek did a wedding painting for us on our special day and it exceeded everything we expected! He is very talented in capturing beauty in a unique way. It was my favorite thing to hang up after our wedding. We especially like how well he listened to what we both wanted. Highly recommended! ”