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Loving making these, big or small. #collage #butterfly #derekgores

‘Nothing Stops Red Everything’. Detail and full piece, 24”x24” with background courtesy of the ever-dangerous @shark__toof //// DM or email to inquire //// #collage #recycledart #fierce #fashionista #collageoftheday #collageart #derekgores

Of course half the goodness of traveling on #Artventures TM to far off lands is the inspirations caught in between the official moments. That old quote occurred to me the other day, “how you do anything is how you do everything.” And I confess that I collage my days as much as my art. The little moments that may just add up to the bigger thing. #saratogasprings #collage #collagedays #derekgores

When in horse country... ! Of course I’m showing my #kentuckyoaks #kentuckyderby original collage work in #saratogasprings At @revealartfairsaratoga . Lovvvingly made with historical bits and pieces. #derekgores #collage (at Saratoga Springs City Center)

As requested, a peek at all the butterflies at @revealartfairsaratoga 🦋🦋🦋 #saratogasprings #butterfly #butterflyart #collage #collageoftheday #derekgores #upstateny #raceday #luxurylifestyle (at Saratoga Springs City Center)

We’ll be strutting our stuff in #saratogasprings next week at @revealartfairsaratoga with some super top galleries ~~~ do me a favor and tag people who should see the show! My first visit to upstate NY. ~~~ Aug 3-5 in fancy horse country. #artfair #horsecountry #upstatenewyork #summerart #collage #luxuryliving #newyorkluxurylifestyle #newyorkrealestate #upstateny #derekgores

Charcoal, water, gold panel, old fancy frame. ‘Unmentionables’ series at derekgores.com and @parlorgallery in Asbury Park /// I need to draw more. #lingerie #figuredrawing #charcoal #gesturedrawing #expressionism #blackandgold #luxurydesign #miamiart #hospitalitydesign #derekgores

Next stop: @revealartfairsaratoga /// #fancy #international #artfair #collage #etc #derekgores (at Saratoga Springs, New York)

Next stop: @revealartfairsaratoga /// #fancy #artquestrian #saratogasprings #collage #andmore

In the wet charcoal drawings I keep things short and hopefully sweet. I douse the paper in water and the chalk slips right across the surface. It easily turns pitch black so the trick is to discover the sensitive touch in your hand and let the water do half the work. This one was probably 5 minutes. Kinda an antidote to the long and layered collage process. . Next drawing workshop is Aug 15 in Melbourne FL. Come draw! Zero experience required. Info at derekgores.com or link in bio #drawing #lifedrawing #loosenup #expressyourself #feelit #derekgores

Beyond honored to be hosting @botgtheater this summer in my studio! Tonight is opening weekend of DARKSIDE by Ken Jones /// get your tix before they sell out /// #travelingtheatre #theatretroupe #egad @gritpopup (at Derek Gores Gallery / Aqua Editions)

Collage of the fab @karinaleblanc from a while back! Loved her reports from the World Cup!! #womenssoccer #nwsl #beautifulgame #canwnt #collage #derekgores

Today’s tools. People ask often about my glue of choice. Any paper glue could work, but I like the slickness and transparency of liquitex gloss or matte medium. Matte lately. And Golden UV varnish to seal it all in and protect a bit from light. And scissors occasionally though I mostly rip. And a brush though I often use my hands. Hand pictured. @liquitexofficial #toolsofthetrade #artsupplies #collagesupplies #collageart #fancy #whateverittakes #blessthismess #derekgores

Auto Pilot. 12”x12” collage on canvas. #flygirl #butterfly #collageoftheday #derekgores

More pages from the new issue of @andiveromagazine ! Many thanks for the feature. #collageoftheday #collageart #recycledart #implied #popsurrealism #derekgores

Fly Like a Girl 🦋 12”x12” collage on canvas. #women #fightlikeagirl #womensmarch #strong #thispussygrabsback #sameshitdifferentcentury

The original catwalk piece from 2009. ‘My Turn on the Catwalk’ #collage #fashionblogger #catwalk #fashionista #hospitalitydesign