Featuring the art of Derek McCrea
Derek McCrea has been a prolific artist since 1982. He started painting under the instruction of Jimmy Peterson and his own mother in the early to mid 80s. He continued self study en plein air internationally wherever he was stationed as an Infantry Soldier (1987-2010) in Italy, Germany, Belgium, and across the USA. Since 2010, he has served as an adviser to the military and continues to paint. Derek paints in a whimsical impressionistic style in plein air settings. He was born in Albany, Georgia on February 19, 1969 and presently resides with his wife, Sheila, of 26 years, and his two sons. Derek completes around 20 commissions per year for customers from photos. His art can be found in galleries throughout the Southeastern United States, in private collections worldwide, and in many publications.
You can learn more about this artist, and buy his artwork by visiting: http://www.derekmccrea.50megs.com
You may recognize Derek McCrea’s artwork from the cover of this magazine! Full color images of these works can be enjoyed by visiting the Art and Photography page on our website:
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