When working in colour Derek likes to use a variety of media. Sometimes the soft luminosity and forgiving textures of pastel suit the subject and the situation, at other times, the speed and spontaneity of watercolour are appropriate. Out of doors, where the surroundings change constantly, he likes to work on his sketchbooks with pen and swift washes of colour. Occasionally, in the studio, he turns to the rigours of oil paint. 

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Sluice Cottage, Aldeburgh, pastel, 92 x 57 cms

Theberton Church, watercolour, 36 x 28 cms

The Yellow Pot, King Street, Aldeburgh, watercolour, 36 x 28 cams

Aldeburgh Marshes Early Morning, watercolour, 50 x 35 cams

Borough Market, London, watercolour, 35 x 30 cms

Tuscany, Burning the OliveTrees, watercolour, 24 x 42 cms

Iris, watercolour, 60 x 40 cms

King Street, Aldeburgh, acrylic, 36 x 28 cms

King Street, Aldeburgh, watercolour 40 x 30cm

The Call-On, Isle of Dogs, c.1950, oil on canvas, 90 x120 cms