FAQ

What kind of paper do you paint on, how do you age it?

I paint on a heavyweight hot-press paper, 300 lb. I give it that aged look using various common things: coffee, tea, whiskey, tobacco and tears.

Why the sea?

Although I grew up near the sea—never more than an hour away—I never really gave it much thought. In fact my interests laid in the opposite: the hills, the desert, the prairie. But the sea wore on me; I can't go anywhere without passing over the Puget Sound. I am surrounded by a rich maritime history and I am surrounded by the mysterious life in these cold waters. But really I am fascinated, inspired by, and concerned for all of nature. As for the characters I have painted, they are just dirty dead sailors.

Do you sell your work?

I do sell my work. Please contact me and let me know what you are interested in and I will give you the details.

Do you do commisions?/Are you available for illustration or design?

Yes. Please contact me with details.

dereknobbs@gmail.com

Do you sell prints of your work?

Not currently, but hopefully soon.

Due to the number of emails and messages I recieve I do not have time to reply to them all.