In 1999 Derek discovered the Ufford Print Workshop (later to become Sudbourne Park Printmakers) a group of artists run by teacher and printmaker Gareth Jones (1944-2021). He knew nothing about printmaking then but soon became fascinated by the techniques. He is still learning today and owes a debt of gratitude to Gareth for his encouragement, enthusiasm and guidance over 20 years. 
He enjoys every aspect of printmaking. The detailed work of drawing into a metal plate, the inking, etching in acids, the use of aquatint, the very different procedures involved in monoprint and lithography, all combine to produce images which are as unexpected as they are satisfying, and which cannot be predetermined - materials and processes have their say.
​Derek's prints are available as a small book (£20 inc p&p).
His latest prints, inspired by his photograph albums - see below -  will be on sale at
Sudbourne Park Printmakers' Winter Show 2024
Friday 29th November to Sunday 1st December and Saturday/Sunday 7th and 8th December 
10am to 4pm daily at 4 Bothy Yard IP12 2AJ
Mulled wine and mince pies
www.sudbourneprintmakers.com




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Cleaning a plate

Grandfather 1904

San Francisco 1980

Essex 1922

Essex 1972

Pisa, Dancing Trees, Monotype, 30 x 40 cms

Cattle Pass, Loch Kishorn, monoprint, 32 x 36 cms

St. Paul's from the South, lithograph, 75 x 50 cams

Aldeburgh Beach, etching and aquatint, 32 x 30 cms.

Aldeburgh Town Steps,Winter, etching and aquatint, 33 x 31 cms; prize-winner, Eastern Open

Aldeburgh, etching and aquatint, 68 x 90 cms; exhibited RA Summer 2012