Derek C. Wicks

Derek C. Wicks
Artist of the Year
Derek C. Wicks’ award-winning work is displayed in many private, corporate and
public collections. Through his art, Wicks shares his belief in and commitment
to conservation with audiences around the world.
The Inspiration for September Serenade
“I stumbled onto the setting for this painting while on a photo shoot near Jasper,
Alta.,”Wicks says. “As I knelt down to photograph the rocky river bed, I heard the
bugle of a far off elk. When I returned to the studio, the memory gave me the
inspiration to create September Serenade.”
Honours for September Serenade
Derek C. Wicks was selected as the 2011 Artist of the Year in Ducks Unlimited Canada’s
National Art Portfolio for September Serenade. The sale of this piece supports DUC’s
on-the-ground wetland conservation work, scientific research and education programs.
Trevor Tennant
2010 Stamp and Print
Trevor Tennant believes that art is best learned through making mistakes and
having the determination to make each new creation better than the last. This
approach has led him down a rewarding path to become an internationallyacclaimed artist.
The inspiration for Riding the Wave
“This painting depicts a Barrow’s Goldeneye pair,” says Tennant. “Swimming
gently with the wave of the water, I painted the ducks amid ripples and
turbulence to provide a sense of motion and serenity.”
Honours for Riding the Wave
Riding the Wave was selected as the 2011 Stamp and Print winner in Ducks Unlimited
Canada’s National Art Portfolio. The sale of this piece supports DUC’s on-the-ground
wetland conservation work, scientific research and education programs.
Maurade Baynton
Distinct use of light and soft edges, combined with capturing a mood, emotion,
or moment in time, are some of the qualities that distinguish the art of
Maurade Baynton.
The inspiration for Waiting
“This beautiful black Lab perched himself up on the pump water trough, waiting
for his master to routinely dispense his fresh water,” says Baynton. “I don’t know
if it was a preference for fresh clean water or a matter of just bonding with his
owner. I suspect it was the latter.”
Honours for Waiting
Waiting was selected to join Ducks Unlimited Canada’s 2011 National Art Portfolio. The sale
of this piece supports DUC’s on-the-ground wetland conservation work, scientific research
and education programs.
Fred Buchwitz
Growing up surrounded by abundant natural beauty, Fred Buchwitz developed
his own unique style of painting. The crashing waves of Canada’s west coast
and the spectacular mountain vistas of the Rockies provide Buchwitz with
endless ideas for his work.
Honours for Summer Cabin Retreat
Summer Cabin Retreat was selected to join Ducks Unlimited Canada’s 2011 National Art
Portfolio. The sale of this piece supports DUC’s on-the-ground wetland conservation work,
scientific research and education programs.
Claudio D’Angelo
Quebec artist Claudio D’Angelo sees nature as an inexhaustible source of
inspiration, returning to it regularly to gather reference material for his work.
The inspiration for Outranked
“I have seen, after two rival bull moose size each other up, the smaller bull
simply turn and walk away rather than risk a futile and possibly costly physical
clash,” says D’Angelo. “It is a scene that reflects a relatively common outcome in
such confrontations.”
Honours for Outranked
Outranked was selected to join Ducks Unlimited Canada’s 2011 National Art Portfolio.
The sale of this piece supports DUC’s on-the-ground wetland conservation work, scientific
research and education programs.
Adeline Halvorson
Adeline Halvorson is best known for her accurate depiction of equine subjects.
With sensitivity and a keen eye for anatomy, she captures the essence and
personality of the animals that touch our lives – the everyday workers, the
faithful companions.
The inspiration for Mutual
“Horses are very social animals,” says Halvorson. “One of my favorite subjects
to capture in a painting is that quiet interaction between two animals, just
enjoying each other’s company and each benefiting from the companionship
of the other.”
Honours for Mutual
Mutual was selected to join Ducks Unlimited Canada’s 2011 National Art Portfolio. The sale
of this piece supports DUC’s on-the-ground wetland conservation work, scientific research
and education programs.
Terry Isaac
British Columbia artist Terry Isaac is known for capturing the unique characteristics
of wildlife and their habitat. He travels around the world to gather reference
material, but his main painting focus continues to be North American birds
and mammals.
The inspiration for By the Gate
“I got the inspiration for this painting from a scene in Wales on one of my trips
to the UK,” says Isaac. “I noticed this wonderful stone wall and weathered
wooden gate and thought the combination of the colourful rooster would
complete the scene.”
Honours for By the Gate
By the Gate was selected to join Ducks Unlimited Canada’s 2011 National Art Portfolio.
The sale of this piece supports DUC’s on-the-ground wetland conservation work, scientific
research and education programs.
Denis Mayer Jr.
Vancouver artist Denis Mayer Jr. has earned international acclaim for his
unique style of wildlife painting that offers not only remarkably realistic
representations but also images infused with energy, vitality and warmth.
The inspiration for A Touch of Warmth
“It is a cool crisp autumn day and the red fox finds shelter in a dry hollow stump
of a woodland tree,” says Mayer. “His lustrous fur shimmers, touched by the
warmth of the soft morning light. I hope this painting brings you as much
warmth as it did for me while painting it.”
Honours for A Touch of Warmth
A Touch of Warmth was selected to join Ducks Unlimited Canada’s 2011 National Art Portfolio.
The sale of this piece supports DUC’s on-the-ground wetland conservation work, scientific
research and education programs.
Olaf Schneider
Olaf Schneider is a prolific painter from Ontario who is inspired by the power
and diversity of the northern landscape. An explorer by nature, he travels
across Canada, gaining inspiration and discovering new colour combinations,
often painting outdoors on location.
The inspiration for Upon Awakening
“During our honeymoon, my wife Tracey and I would sit on the deck with
our morning coffee,” says Schneider. “This painting is inspired by those
beautiful mornings spent together, waking up and drinking in the beauty
that surrounded us.”
Honours for Upon Awakening
Upon Awakening was selected to join Ducks Unlimited Canada’s 2011 National Art Portfolio.
The sale of this piece supports DUC’s on-the-ground wetland conservation work, scientific
research and education programs.
Glen C. Scrimshaw
Saskatchewan painter Glen C. Scrimshaw is a self-taught artist whose bold
use of colour and keen eye for detail have made his work widely regarded
around the world.
The inspiration for Days Gone By
“The grain elevator is a prairie icon,” says Scrimshaw. “Those who have traveled
through the prairies know them well. In this painting, the weathered wooden
elevator and a lone wagon wheel, illuminated by the glow of the northern lights,
symbolize the simpler time of days gone by.”
Honours for Days Gone By
Days Gone By was selected to join Ducks Unlimited Canada’s 2011 National Art Portfolio.
The sale of this piece supports DUC’s on-the-ground wetland conservation work, scientific
research and education programs.
Dan Smith
For Dan Smith, the purpose of wildlife art is twofold: to celebrate the world’s
natural beauty and demonstrate the need to conserve it.
A critically acclaimed artist and dedicated conservationist, Smith and his work
are shining examples of how art and environmental advocacy can work together
to make a difference.
Honours for Polar Repose
Polar Repose was selected to join Ducks Unlimited’s 2011 Art Portfolio. The sale of this piece
supports Ducks Unlimited Canada’s on-the-ground wetland conservation work, scientific
research and education programs.
Dan Smith
For Dan Smith, the purpose of wildlife art is twofold: to celebrate the world’s
natural beauty and demonstrate the need to conserve it.
A critically acclaimed artist and dedicated conservationist, Smith and his work
are shining examples of how art and environmental advocacy can work together
to make a difference.
Honours for Winter Watch
Winter Watch was selected to join Ducks Unlimited’s 2011 Art Portfolio. The sale of this piece
supports Ducks Unlimited Canada’s on-the-ground wetland conservation work, scientific
research and education programs.
Jim Killen
An avid sportsman and dedicated conservationist, American artist Jim Killen
spends hours with his camera capturing the beauty and serenity of the great
outdoors with his sporting dogs by his side.
Born and raised in Minnesota, he was inspired by pheasant fields and prairie
potholes and he strives to preserve these gifts of nature for future generations.
Honours for Marsh Masters
Marsh Masters was selected to join Ducks Unlimited’s 2011 Art Portfolio. The sale of
this piece supports Ducks Unlimited Canada’s on-the-ground wetland conservation work,
scientific research and education programs.
Cynthie Fisher
Montana wildlife artist Cynthie Fisher has been studying and painting birds,
ducks and other waterfowl as well as various North American, African and
Asian animals her entire life.
Self-taught, Fisher concentrates on depicting the animals she paints in their
natural habitat, often in motion.
Honours for Evening Refuge
Evening Refuge was selected to join Ducks Unlimited’s 2011 Art Portfolio. The sale of this
piece supports DUC’s on-the-ground wetland conservation work, scientific research and
education programs.
Ralph McDonald
For over 25 years, paintings and prints by Tennessee artist Ralph McDonald
have been collected by art enthusiasts across North America.
Many pieces in McDonald’s collection depict waterfowling scenes, evoking a
sense of nostalgia about this outdoor tradition.
Honours for Surprise Approach
Surprise Approach was selected to join Ducks Unlimited’s 2011 Art Portfolio. The sale of this
piece supports Ducks Unlimited Canada’s on-the-ground wetland conservation work,
scientific research and education programs.
Brett Smith
American artist Brett Smith is famous for capturing today’s sporting experience
with yesterday’s sense of adventure.
Sportsmen nationwide collect Smith’s work because it is not only visually
exciting, but also authentic and brings to bear his intimate knowledge of the
sporting experience.
Honours for Twilight Camp
Twilight Camp was selected to join Ducks Unlimited’s 2011 Art Portfolio. The sale of this
piece supports Ducks Unlimited Canada’s on-the-ground wetland conservation work,
scientific research and education programs.