David G. Derrick Jr

David G. Derrick Jr. has worked for years as an artist in the animation industry primarily at DreamWorks Feature Animation. David has now entered the fine art world with 5 exciting new bronzes. His latest bronzes are the direct product of a lengthy visit to Kenya. Amboseli Tusker was sculpted from life while David observed wild elephants roaming beneath Mount Kilimanjaro. Mara King was also Sculpted in Africa after David encounter a large male lion in The Maasai Mara reserve. Mother and Child Reunion, Tiger Yawn and Mediation are three sculptures which were inspired by David's sketches and experiences in nature. "Amboseli tusker" "Mara King" meditation "Tiger yawn" "Mother and Child Reunion" David's work is represented by the Wilott Gallery in Palm Desert Ca as well as the Smith & Klien Gallery in Boulder Co. A new book full of David's sculptures and sketches has just been printed entitled "African Diaries." The book details his adventures through Africa as seen through his observations, sketches and sculptures. For more information on David's work visit his website