Deryk Houston - Canadian Artist for Peace
@derykhouston.bsky.social
One man exhibitions in the former Soviet Union, Scotland, Iraq, Canada & the USA. My work was featured in the NFB documentary "From Baghdad to Peace Country", & is in the permanent collection of the Canadian War museum in Ottawa.
www.derykhouston.com
www.derykhouston.com
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My son, Samuel, and I completed this sculpture for a temporary setting in NanaimoBC., where it was set up for one year. It was then installed in the peace garden at Woodwynn Farms in central Saanich, BC. for a few years. It is now installed in a stunning private collection in central Saanich .
November 29, 2025 at 10:35 PM
My son, Samuel, and I completed this sculpture for a temporary setting in NanaimoBC., where it was set up for one year. It was then installed in the peace garden at Woodwynn Farms in central Saanich, BC. for a few years. It is now installed in a stunning private collection in central Saanich .
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Why speculation and stories about UFOs can launch teaching moments about space science
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Art Works Gallery,Vancouver BC.
"Cat on your Back" 36"X36" acrylic on canvas. $3,600.00
Group show on Saturday 22nd.
This is one of my favorites. There are 71 years of life in this painting and it is classic Deryk Houston:)
PS: My memoir, in audio book format, is very close to being completed.
"Cat on your Back" 36"X36" acrylic on canvas. $3,600.00
Group show on Saturday 22nd.
This is one of my favorites. There are 71 years of life in this painting and it is classic Deryk Houston:)
PS: My memoir, in audio book format, is very close to being completed.
November 21, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Art Works Gallery,Vancouver BC.
"Cat on your Back" 36"X36" acrylic on canvas. $3,600.00
Group show on Saturday 22nd.
This is one of my favorites. There are 71 years of life in this painting and it is classic Deryk Houston:)
PS: My memoir, in audio book format, is very close to being completed.
"Cat on your Back" 36"X36" acrylic on canvas. $3,600.00
Group show on Saturday 22nd.
This is one of my favorites. There are 71 years of life in this painting and it is classic Deryk Houston:)
PS: My memoir, in audio book format, is very close to being completed.
I love orchards because they represent the seeds for the next generation.
Our children and our grandson fill our hearts with joy every day.
The world can be hard but there are also beautiful things when you look for them.
Our children and our grandson fill our hearts with joy every day.
The world can be hard but there are also beautiful things when you look for them.
November 19, 2025 at 10:08 PM
I love orchards because they represent the seeds for the next generation.
Our children and our grandson fill our hearts with joy every day.
The world can be hard but there are also beautiful things when you look for them.
Our children and our grandson fill our hearts with joy every day.
The world can be hard but there are also beautiful things when you look for them.
"Fertile Ground" 20" X 20" $1,700.00
The old farmers, who resisted change, had a fair point when they said, "You can't put two tractors in the barn and expect a new tractor."
Art Works Gallery - Nov 22nd (Saturday) Group show with fellow artists.
Hope to see you there.
The old farmers, who resisted change, had a fair point when they said, "You can't put two tractors in the barn and expect a new tractor."
Art Works Gallery - Nov 22nd (Saturday) Group show with fellow artists.
Hope to see you there.
November 18, 2025 at 3:07 PM
"Fertile Ground" 20" X 20" $1,700.00
The old farmers, who resisted change, had a fair point when they said, "You can't put two tractors in the barn and expect a new tractor."
Art Works Gallery - Nov 22nd (Saturday) Group show with fellow artists.
Hope to see you there.
The old farmers, who resisted change, had a fair point when they said, "You can't put two tractors in the barn and expect a new tractor."
Art Works Gallery - Nov 22nd (Saturday) Group show with fellow artists.
Hope to see you there.
Robin Hoods Bay, (Yorkshire), is a tiny village. The walk along the cliffs takes you past "Boggle Hole", on to Ravenscar, a large bluff off in the distance.
Elizabeth's dad, Clifford, used to hunt rabbits in the fields beyond. Our grandson, Clifford, now walks the same fields.
Elizabeth's dad, Clifford, used to hunt rabbits in the fields beyond. Our grandson, Clifford, now walks the same fields.
November 17, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Robin Hoods Bay, (Yorkshire), is a tiny village. The walk along the cliffs takes you past "Boggle Hole", on to Ravenscar, a large bluff off in the distance.
Elizabeth's dad, Clifford, used to hunt rabbits in the fields beyond. Our grandson, Clifford, now walks the same fields.
Elizabeth's dad, Clifford, used to hunt rabbits in the fields beyond. Our grandson, Clifford, now walks the same fields.
As an artist, I'm searching for ways to bring out the magic of our west coast, by focusing on the history that is hiding in the shadows, and the immense scale.
Art Works Gallery in Vancouver, Nov 22nd.
Love to see everyone!
Title: "Clouds are Going Away" 30" X 40" $4,200.00
Art Works Gallery in Vancouver, Nov 22nd.
Love to see everyone!
Title: "Clouds are Going Away" 30" X 40" $4,200.00
November 16, 2025 at 2:38 PM
As an artist, I'm searching for ways to bring out the magic of our west coast, by focusing on the history that is hiding in the shadows, and the immense scale.
Art Works Gallery in Vancouver, Nov 22nd.
Love to see everyone!
Title: "Clouds are Going Away" 30" X 40" $4,200.00
Art Works Gallery in Vancouver, Nov 22nd.
Love to see everyone!
Title: "Clouds are Going Away" 30" X 40" $4,200.00
Pen and ink.......... sometimes it's fun to just sketch, focusing on shadows and light. Elizabeth and I did a trip to Scotland and England recently and it was fun to sit and record the scene, taking in the landscape in a way you might not do otherwise.
November 15, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Pen and ink.......... sometimes it's fun to just sketch, focusing on shadows and light. Elizabeth and I did a trip to Scotland and England recently and it was fun to sit and record the scene, taking in the landscape in a way you might not do otherwise.
'Point No Point" is one of the most beautiful, simple, small, romantic resorts on Vancouver Island. When you are lying in bed, you hear the sounds of the waves crashing down below on the shore. The cabins are cozy and rustic.
There is the scent of wood smoke.
Title: "Elizabeth at Point No Point".
There is the scent of wood smoke.
Title: "Elizabeth at Point No Point".
November 14, 2025 at 4:03 PM
'Point No Point" is one of the most beautiful, simple, small, romantic resorts on Vancouver Island. When you are lying in bed, you hear the sounds of the waves crashing down below on the shore. The cabins are cozy and rustic.
There is the scent of wood smoke.
Title: "Elizabeth at Point No Point".
There is the scent of wood smoke.
Title: "Elizabeth at Point No Point".
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Video of me painting a scene at a nearby farm, which keeps pulling me back. I imagine the various types of tractors that might have worked the surrounding fertile fields.
Hope it inspires you to paint!
Video of me painting a scene at a nearby farm, which keeps pulling me back. I imagine the various types of tractors that might have worked the surrounding fertile fields.
Hope it inspires you to paint!
A Brush with Deryk Houston. Episode five: Sooke Farm
YouTube video by Deryk Houston
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November 12, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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Video of me painting a scene at a nearby farm, which keeps pulling me back. I imagine the various types of tractors that might have worked the surrounding fertile fields.
Hope it inspires you to paint!
Video of me painting a scene at a nearby farm, which keeps pulling me back. I imagine the various types of tractors that might have worked the surrounding fertile fields.
Hope it inspires you to paint!
"Muir Creek" by Deryk Houston
12"X12" acrylic on canvas. No frame needed as it is mounted on deep stretcher bars. ( $500.00 )
Art Works Gallery, Vancouver BC - Nov 22nd "Master Class" group show.
Muir creek is just down the road from our home.
12"X12" acrylic on canvas. No frame needed as it is mounted on deep stretcher bars. ( $500.00 )
Art Works Gallery, Vancouver BC - Nov 22nd "Master Class" group show.
Muir creek is just down the road from our home.
November 10, 2025 at 7:33 PM
"Muir Creek" by Deryk Houston
12"X12" acrylic on canvas. No frame needed as it is mounted on deep stretcher bars. ( $500.00 )
Art Works Gallery, Vancouver BC - Nov 22nd "Master Class" group show.
Muir creek is just down the road from our home.
12"X12" acrylic on canvas. No frame needed as it is mounted on deep stretcher bars. ( $500.00 )
Art Works Gallery, Vancouver BC - Nov 22nd "Master Class" group show.
Muir creek is just down the road from our home.
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I hope you thoroughly enjoy.
The facts are mind boggling...guaranteed!
The facts are mind boggling...guaranteed!
July 11, 2025 at 7:16 PM
I hope you thoroughly enjoy.
The facts are mind boggling...guaranteed!
The facts are mind boggling...guaranteed!
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"Spiritual Landscape" by D. Houston.
canvas, 36"X48" $4,500.00
Art Works Gallery Vancouver BC Canada. - Group show, "Masterclass" Nov. 22nd, 2025 -celebrating almost 50 years bringing artists and lovers of art together.
Art brings PEACE into our lives.
Please join us!!
#Art #exhibitions #Peace
canvas, 36"X48" $4,500.00
Art Works Gallery Vancouver BC Canada. - Group show, "Masterclass" Nov. 22nd, 2025 -celebrating almost 50 years bringing artists and lovers of art together.
Art brings PEACE into our lives.
Please join us!!
#Art #exhibitions #Peace
November 9, 2025 at 3:46 PM
"Spiritual Landscape" by D. Houston.
canvas, 36"X48" $4,500.00
Art Works Gallery Vancouver BC Canada. - Group show, "Masterclass" Nov. 22nd, 2025 -celebrating almost 50 years bringing artists and lovers of art together.
Art brings PEACE into our lives.
Please join us!!
#Art #exhibitions #Peace
canvas, 36"X48" $4,500.00
Art Works Gallery Vancouver BC Canada. - Group show, "Masterclass" Nov. 22nd, 2025 -celebrating almost 50 years bringing artists and lovers of art together.
Art brings PEACE into our lives.
Please join us!!
#Art #exhibitions #Peace
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Recorded my memoir, "It's East to make a Ghost". Neil , at Burning Rainbow Studio, showed patience & professionalism in stepping me through the very interesting process. Available in about a week on my web site etc. derykhouston.com
Amy added to the soundtrack, Gabriel Foure, Sicilienne.
#audiobook
Amy added to the soundtrack, Gabriel Foure, Sicilienne.
#audiobook
November 8, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Recorded my memoir, "It's East to make a Ghost". Neil , at Burning Rainbow Studio, showed patience & professionalism in stepping me through the very interesting process. Available in about a week on my web site etc. derykhouston.com
Amy added to the soundtrack, Gabriel Foure, Sicilienne.
#audiobook
Amy added to the soundtrack, Gabriel Foure, Sicilienne.
#audiobook
My labyrinth helped built a bridge to the surrounding community.
My wife Elizabeth and I, feel the land is in good hands, and we hold onto the idea that first nations people are benefiting from the land which is once again acting as a therapeutic community.
My wife Elizabeth and I, feel the land is in good hands, and we hold onto the idea that first nations people are benefiting from the land which is once again acting as a therapeutic community.
November 5, 2025 at 11:20 PM
My labyrinth helped built a bridge to the surrounding community.
My wife Elizabeth and I, feel the land is in good hands, and we hold onto the idea that first nations people are benefiting from the land which is once again acting as a therapeutic community.
My wife Elizabeth and I, feel the land is in good hands, and we hold onto the idea that first nations people are benefiting from the land which is once again acting as a therapeutic community.
I received a call from Wayne Sawchuk, an amazing human being & photographer, dedicated to preserving the Muskwa Kechika wilderness in the northeast of BC., Canada.
I was ready to find a place where I could think straight & join a small group of other artists.
I was ready to find a place where I could think straight & join a small group of other artists.
November 4, 2025 at 2:44 PM
I received a call from Wayne Sawchuk, an amazing human being & photographer, dedicated to preserving the Muskwa Kechika wilderness in the northeast of BC., Canada.
I was ready to find a place where I could think straight & join a small group of other artists.
I was ready to find a place where I could think straight & join a small group of other artists.
The little Iraqi boy was obviously in sad shape. I mixed up the plaster and took his little hand in mine, and was shocked at how hot his skin was. His mother’s face told me everything.
Along with several other children's hand prints, his were incorporated into the sculptures surfaces as well.
Along with several other children's hand prints, his were incorporated into the sculptures surfaces as well.
November 2, 2025 at 3:04 PM
The little Iraqi boy was obviously in sad shape. I mixed up the plaster and took his little hand in mine, and was shocked at how hot his skin was. His mother’s face told me everything.
Along with several other children's hand prints, his were incorporated into the sculptures surfaces as well.
Along with several other children's hand prints, his were incorporated into the sculptures surfaces as well.
Baghdad foundry: There were three rock like shapes representing family. You can see the steel rebar, that forms the rough shape. Paper is dipped in plaster. Then layers of plaster. Another tall section fits on top of the one in the foreground. (24 feet tall completed)
Molds made and bronze cast.
Molds made and bronze cast.
November 1, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Baghdad foundry: There were three rock like shapes representing family. You can see the steel rebar, that forms the rough shape. Paper is dipped in plaster. Then layers of plaster. Another tall section fits on top of the one in the foreground. (24 feet tall completed)
Molds made and bronze cast.
Molds made and bronze cast.
I created this mother and child image on top of a mountain.
Sense of scale? See the surrounding forest in the top right hand corner.
The process was captured by the NFB documentary, "From Baghdad to Peace Country", which featured my work for peace. You can view it at www.nfb.ca/film/from_ba...
Sense of scale? See the surrounding forest in the top right hand corner.
The process was captured by the NFB documentary, "From Baghdad to Peace Country", which featured my work for peace. You can view it at www.nfb.ca/film/from_ba...
October 31, 2025 at 10:30 PM
I created this mother and child image on top of a mountain.
Sense of scale? See the surrounding forest in the top right hand corner.
The process was captured by the NFB documentary, "From Baghdad to Peace Country", which featured my work for peace. You can view it at www.nfb.ca/film/from_ba...
Sense of scale? See the surrounding forest in the top right hand corner.
The process was captured by the NFB documentary, "From Baghdad to Peace Country", which featured my work for peace. You can view it at www.nfb.ca/film/from_ba...
Field art project in support of children's rights in Iraq.
The simple, primitive design was created in a large hay field.
National film board of Canada. "From Baghdad to Peace Country".
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"It's Easy to make a Ghost" - memoir www.derykhouston.com
The simple, primitive design was created in a large hay field.
National film board of Canada. "From Baghdad to Peace Country".
lnkd.in/gkjJ7wHH
"It's Easy to make a Ghost" - memoir www.derykhouston.com
October 30, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Field art project in support of children's rights in Iraq.
The simple, primitive design was created in a large hay field.
National film board of Canada. "From Baghdad to Peace Country".
lnkd.in/gkjJ7wHH
"It's Easy to make a Ghost" - memoir www.derykhouston.com
The simple, primitive design was created in a large hay field.
National film board of Canada. "From Baghdad to Peace Country".
lnkd.in/gkjJ7wHH
"It's Easy to make a Ghost" - memoir www.derykhouston.com