Collecting Derek Russell Originals
Information for art collectors
The primary reason for collecting original artwork is simple: you love owning beautiful things and you want to surround yourself with them.
Art collecting is about passion and emotion, and it's about finding art that captures something inside you and brings you back to gaze at the painting over and over again.
Art collecting is a game, a lifelong pursuit of discovering what your tastes are and finding art that represents the way you view the world. Art can be a reminder of places you've traveled, cultures you've become immersed in, people who inspire you, a style you've fallen in love with, or art can simply be about beauty captured upon a canvas.
Original artwork holds a magic not seen in two-dimensional prints. You are owning something that was created by an artist's hand and mind, transforming a blank canvas and simple pigments and materials into a completely new, one-of-a-kind creation. With an original oil painting, the thick texture adds a three-dimensional depth to the piece, drawing you into the pattern and movement of the individual brush strokes in a way that a photographic print cannot capture. You definitely know you are looking at an original when you see a thickly-textured painting! Another fun benefit of owning originals is watching them change color throughout the day. If you've ever sat on your couch watching the dawning light change over an oil painting, you'll know what I mean. The painting becomes warmer or cooler depending on the surrounding light, and the semi-translucent nature of the oil paint catches the light and seems to glow from within.
Owning a fine creation that is truly one-of-a-kind, and surrounding yourself with artwork that represents your tastes and sense of beauty, is all the reason you need for collecting originals.
An art collection can become a prized heirloom, giving you a real and emotional legacy to hand down to your friends and family.
In the end, collecting art is something that is meant to be enjoyed. Whether you view it as a scavenger hunt, a great way to expand your horizons, or simply a way to brighten your home, collecting can be an enriching and rewarding experience for everyone.
About Free Impressionism
If you are a fan of impressionism, you will love discovering the works of Derek Russell. His modern impressionist style, a blend of expressionism and impressionism, has captured the imagination of art collectors around the world. His new technique of painting in oils, created during a lifetime of applying his unique vision to the canvas, has become known as "Free Impressionism."
With thousands of views of her painting images online every month and his work being taught in art schools around the world, Derek has inspired a whole new wave of artists, both young and old, to follow their passion and become painters as well.
Derek Russell began painting in oils when he was a child, and he spent his teenage years experimenting with different media and subject matter. After getting his degree in Civil Engineering from the University of New Hampshire, he was guided to the building construction industry. As a superintendent and a project manager, his notable projects include: a Fine Art Studio Addition & Renovation ($7.5MM), an Art Gallery Addition & Renovation ($4.5MM), a Community Center Renovation ($9.5MM) and a Hospital Addition & Renovation ($40MM).
It was when he started to travel that he began sharing the beauty in the world and how he sees it. He draws endless inspiration from amazing people, landscapes and vantage points only experienced by the most adventurous. This exposure inspired Derek decided to create. He trained under several accomplished art instructors, all who stressed the importance of painting en-plein air, including an intensive yearlong study under Copley Master, Mark Hayden. He launched himself into the art world and has not looked back since.
Eleven years later, Derek works direct with art collectors and travels around the U.S. exploring beautiful landscapes and capturing light with his palette knife and canvas. His unique style of painting is recognizable on sight. His pure colors and thick brush strokes unlike any other's. He creates his paintings using a limited palette of approximately 5-6 colors, and he lays his brush strokes with precision and energy, attempting to capture the emotion in a spontaneous manner. His style demonstrates a dynamic way of combining abstraction with realism. In his technique, he is able to make the action within the painting as intense and exciting as it actually is in your direct experience. He does not force the process but rather tunes into the energy and vibration of his subjects. He quiets his mind and lets the colors speak to him. This pure, intuitive approach is what captures a true impression of the people and landscapes he loves. He wants his artwork to communicate the joy he feels while outside hiking or backpacking or just exploring the open countryside.
Official Store for Derek Russell Originals
Derek makes it easy to buy paintings online. He can email you high-resolution photos of the paintings, and he can create a digital mock-up of the painting in your room if you’d like. He guarantees all of his works, so if you receive the painting and you don't absolutely love it, he will take care of the return shipping, and he will apply the amount paid towards another painting. Take a look at his testimonials page from collectors who have purchased paintings online and in person.
Derek Russell
(603) 491 1774
Derek@DerekRussellArtist.com
Please contact him if you have any questions.