PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

An alumni of Art Center College of Design’s BFA program, Derek was educated in the traditional techniques of photography, illustration, and graphic design. After graduating from the Advertising program in 2005, Derek spent a decade in the agency world—working as an Art Director for a variety of Los Angeles-based advertising and marketing agencies. His print work has been widely published; and he has directed a handful of commercial projects—including a national broadcast commercial for K-Swiss running. He has also created comprehensive marketing campaigns for: Nestle, LA Galaxy, Knott's Berry Farm, ABC, and Toyota.

EXHIBITIONS

In 2016, Derek produced his first solo photography show, "The American West"—with one of his clients, the Lincoln Motor Company. The show was a 2-month residency, made possible by the Lincoln Experience Center in Newport Beach, CA.