DEREK KNIERIM

Lately a lot of my close friends have either been starting a family or expanding theirs. The recent #nationalbatmanday combined with this fact made me think of what it was like to be a kid. How imagination, cardboard, some sharpies, and maybe a towel cape could take you a long way into becoming your favorite hero. Can't wait to see these little ones grow! #digitalpainting #imagination #batman #derekwk // full version and in progress on my site derekwk.com (link in bio)

#cuttingroomfloor me as concept in a #pokemongo pose // character sheet #blackandwhite #conceptart

FUNDED 101%!!! Thanks to all who supported this project!! And thanks to @bellwetherclub for having me and allowing me to participate!! Updates on the printed books coming soon. #kickstarter #kickstarted #coloringbook #blackandwhite

Just finished up this #digitalpainting I wanted to depict an adventuring duo that were dependent upon each other for survival. Full version/ in progress on my website (link in bio). #conceptart #cavecrawler #charcterart #derekwk

Going through an old sketchbook and found this guy. #upstreamcolor #shanecarruth

I have an idea for a thing! #sketchbook #idea #derekwk #amadeusrise #penandink #conceptart #characterdesign #manifestfuturecomic

Growing up, this guy taught me a lot about humor and how to be strange. Truly none other like #genewilder RIP #wellraisemyrent

I will have the supreme pleasure to participate in "Colors of Culture" on September 10th! Each artist has submitted 2 black and white drawings inspired by @bellwetherclub culture that will then be collected into a coloring book. A Kickstarter campaign will be launching SEPTEMBER FIRST for the book printing followed by a party/ hang time on SEPTEMBER TENTH. I hope to see you all support/ there!! #drawing #penandink #coloringbook #whisky #moto #derekwk

Revisiting/reworking this shelved thing. Going over with a final pass in order to get it off the shelf. #starwars #theforceawakens #digitalpainting #kyloren #conceptart #derekwk Working on lighting and mood for this one.

Went on my brother @jaderkom 's boat a while back. I was trying to send a text with a poor signal. My friend noticed I was totally pulling a #starwars #anewhope pose. #pale #dadbod #onaboat #funtimes #brothers #boat

Finished but forgot to post. Second in my to be named series about events happening simultaneously in the desert. "The Bout: 1988" is the follow up to my previous piece "Groundhog Day: 1988". A lot more aggression in this piece, to show that at any given time of tranquility, there's someplace out there where the opposite is happening. War is human, these robots want to be more like humans, and this is the result. Full version on my website (link in bio// derekwk.com). #derekwk #robots #conceptart #1988 #digitalpainting

This may or may not be a thing. #sketch #manifestfuture3

Oh what a difference a few blood, sweat and years makes. Reminds me of how many more I will shed to get where I want to be. // My dad found an old sketchbook and it's blowing my mind the way we learn and grow. #inspiration #growing #spiderman #blood #sweat #years #learning #derekwk Never give up, never give in.

Night time doodle. #sketch #digitalpainting #conceptart I've got an #idea

Sometimes life throws you curve balls. If you have been waiting to buy any of my prints/art now is the time!! Message me via social media if you are interested in commissions or anything. Thanks friends!! #bummer #starvingartist #haha

Thank you so much to all of you who came to the SKART show last night!!! It was awesome mingling, conversing, shouting, and joking with all of you. The show was a success!! For those of you who couldn't make it, I love you still and here's a picture of my piece on a dirty garage floor. Have a lovely weekend, love each other, and catch some Pokemon!! #derekwk #skateart #denver #robots

TONITE!!!! Come by 84 S Broadway #denver and scope some awesome skate deck art by over 30 local artists including muhself!! There will be beer and merriment. Come by and say hey!!!! This is the first show I've been in for about 2 years and the first time I've painted in acrylic in about 4!! A new night of firsts in store!! @indyinkdenver @abstractdenver #derekwk #skateart