1xRUN Thru Interview
Sketch Series by Derek Hess
1xRun: Tell us a little bit about this new series of sketches…
Derek Hess: Well, I love this stuff. Everything I do starts with loose drawings and it’s always nice to keep them loose, some looser than others, the gesture is the essence.
1xRUN: What materials were used to create these pieces with?
Derek Hess: Pen, ink and acrylic. Just up to three colors, that’s it. Black, white and red.
1xRun: When were these pieces drawn?
Derek Hess: All were done over the last three months between working on other projects.
1xRun: Anything immediate you would like us to highlight?
Derek Hess: My favorite of the bunch is Dearly Beloved.
1xRun: Why should people buy these pieces?
Derek Hess: I think if any psychiatrists are reading this, one would look great in their office. Could give some clients something they could relate to.
1xRun: Describe this series in one gut reaction word.
Derek Hess: Guttural.
1xRun: You recently were involved in a documentary about you. Tell us a bit about that.
Derek Hess: It’s called “Forced Perspective” and it was done by Nick Cavalier. He did a great job, it’s about me of course, and covers a lot of elements that has helped me be who I am, the good, bad and the bipolar…and it’s not as boring as it sounds.
1xRun: Any new artists that have been inspiring you as of late?
Derek Hess: No, but I tend to always be in awe of the work by Gil Kane. His best stuff from the late 60’s to mid 70’s blow me away.
1xRun: What are your plans for wrapping up 2014, anything special coming up?
Derek Hess: In the process of getting new stress gear for the holidays and gonna continue to work on the art, maybe some more 8 tracks and 2015 I’m doing more art shows and the release of forced perspective will be early in the year. Also, my next book will be released the first week of December. It’s called “Black, White and Red All Over.”
1xRun: Where else can people find you?
Derek Hess: Website – Store – Faceook
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