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
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 .
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".
"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.
"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
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".
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
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
Governments should employ several tools to increase the supply of housing.
There could also be tax incentives to encourage people to downsize.
Encourage people to work from home. Less demand in the cities as people move outward.
With a solid supply - then the other questions drop away.
There could also be tax incentives to encourage people to downsize.
Encourage people to work from home. Less demand in the cities as people move outward.
With a solid supply - then the other questions drop away.
October 29, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Governments should employ several tools to increase the supply of housing.
There could also be tax incentives to encourage people to downsize.
Encourage people to work from home. Less demand in the cities as people move outward.
With a solid supply - then the other questions drop away.
There could also be tax incentives to encourage people to downsize.
Encourage people to work from home. Less demand in the cities as people move outward.
With a solid supply - then the other questions drop away.
"Military Intelligence" - sculpture.
( 3feet X 5feet X 8inches deep.)
Permanent collection - Canadian War Museum in Ottawa, recommended by the National Gallery of Canada.
The world is what we make it.
Let's turn our back on preparing for war and learn to respect those we don't trust or agree with.
( 3feet X 5feet X 8inches deep.)
Permanent collection - Canadian War Museum in Ottawa, recommended by the National Gallery of Canada.
The world is what we make it.
Let's turn our back on preparing for war and learn to respect those we don't trust or agree with.
October 29, 2025 at 5:05 PM
"Military Intelligence" - sculpture.
( 3feet X 5feet X 8inches deep.)
Permanent collection - Canadian War Museum in Ottawa, recommended by the National Gallery of Canada.
The world is what we make it.
Let's turn our back on preparing for war and learn to respect those we don't trust or agree with.
( 3feet X 5feet X 8inches deep.)
Permanent collection - Canadian War Museum in Ottawa, recommended by the National Gallery of Canada.
The world is what we make it.
Let's turn our back on preparing for war and learn to respect those we don't trust or agree with.
The first casualty of war is the truth.
The general population soaks the disinformation up every time.The taxpayers willingly fork out their money to feed the industrial war complex. I've came to the conclusion that this is because people just don't have the capacity to understand what is going on.
The general population soaks the disinformation up every time.The taxpayers willingly fork out their money to feed the industrial war complex. I've came to the conclusion that this is because people just don't have the capacity to understand what is going on.
October 29, 2025 at 2:54 PM
The first casualty of war is the truth.
The general population soaks the disinformation up every time.The taxpayers willingly fork out their money to feed the industrial war complex. I've came to the conclusion that this is because people just don't have the capacity to understand what is going on.
The general population soaks the disinformation up every time.The taxpayers willingly fork out their money to feed the industrial war complex. I've came to the conclusion that this is because people just don't have the capacity to understand what is going on.
I'd suggest a Peace Garden featuring a massive Labyrinth filled with lavender.
Labyrinths are places where people gather. If you follow the path, you will get to the center. (Unlike a Maze, where you can get blocked or lost.)
Add a few "temporary" small sculptures every year.
I created this one.
Labyrinths are places where people gather. If you follow the path, you will get to the center. (Unlike a Maze, where you can get blocked or lost.)
Add a few "temporary" small sculptures every year.
I created this one.
October 28, 2025 at 10:36 PM
I'd suggest a Peace Garden featuring a massive Labyrinth filled with lavender.
Labyrinths are places where people gather. If you follow the path, you will get to the center. (Unlike a Maze, where you can get blocked or lost.)
Add a few "temporary" small sculptures every year.
I created this one.
Labyrinths are places where people gather. If you follow the path, you will get to the center. (Unlike a Maze, where you can get blocked or lost.)
Add a few "temporary" small sculptures every year.
I created this one.
"Greenhouse at Gonzalez Bay" mixed media - hay, seeds, several fertility figures, tiny clocks. Greenhouse in center of the painting.
Inspired by my life altering journey into the bombed out interior of the Ameriyah bomb shelter in Baghdad, where hundreds of innocent people were turned into ghosts.
Inspired by my life altering journey into the bombed out interior of the Ameriyah bomb shelter in Baghdad, where hundreds of innocent people were turned into ghosts.
October 28, 2025 at 10:18 PM
"Greenhouse at Gonzalez Bay" mixed media - hay, seeds, several fertility figures, tiny clocks. Greenhouse in center of the painting.
Inspired by my life altering journey into the bombed out interior of the Ameriyah bomb shelter in Baghdad, where hundreds of innocent people were turned into ghosts.
Inspired by my life altering journey into the bombed out interior of the Ameriyah bomb shelter in Baghdad, where hundreds of innocent people were turned into ghosts.
"Cat on Your Back" 36"X36"
I'm not sure if the horse and the cat are a team or if the horse is running in fright, But I like the wild ride!
Art Works Gallery in Vancouver BC A “Master Class” exhibition. – Saturday, Nov. 22nd. & Nov. 23rd.
"Cat on your back" acrylic on canvas.
#ART #VancouverBC
I'm not sure if the horse and the cat are a team or if the horse is running in fright, But I like the wild ride!
Art Works Gallery in Vancouver BC A “Master Class” exhibition. – Saturday, Nov. 22nd. & Nov. 23rd.
"Cat on your back" acrylic on canvas.
#ART #VancouverBC
October 28, 2025 at 4:12 PM
"Cat on Your Back" 36"X36"
I'm not sure if the horse and the cat are a team or if the horse is running in fright, But I like the wild ride!
Art Works Gallery in Vancouver BC A “Master Class” exhibition. – Saturday, Nov. 22nd. & Nov. 23rd.
"Cat on your back" acrylic on canvas.
#ART #VancouverBC
I'm not sure if the horse and the cat are a team or if the horse is running in fright, But I like the wild ride!
Art Works Gallery in Vancouver BC A “Master Class” exhibition. – Saturday, Nov. 22nd. & Nov. 23rd.
"Cat on your back" acrylic on canvas.
#ART #VancouverBC
"It's Easy to Make a Ghost" - a memoir of my life as an artist.
Art has provided me with a refuge from a world on the edge, and it constantly reminds me of the beauty that surrounds us.
Art has provided me with a refuge from a world on the edge, and it constantly reminds me of the beauty that surrounds us.
October 27, 2025 at 8:33 PM
"It's Easy to Make a Ghost" - a memoir of my life as an artist.
Art has provided me with a refuge from a world on the edge, and it constantly reminds me of the beauty that surrounds us.
Art has provided me with a refuge from a world on the edge, and it constantly reminds me of the beauty that surrounds us.
"It's Easy to Make a Ghost" - A memoir that I hope it will be useful to my fellow artists and for those who have collected my work over all these years.
Art has provided a refuge, as well as a reminder of how much beauty there is in our world.
Available at: www.derykhouston.com
Art has provided a refuge, as well as a reminder of how much beauty there is in our world.
Available at: www.derykhouston.com
October 27, 2025 at 8:26 PM
"It's Easy to Make a Ghost" - A memoir that I hope it will be useful to my fellow artists and for those who have collected my work over all these years.
Art has provided a refuge, as well as a reminder of how much beauty there is in our world.
Available at: www.derykhouston.com
Art has provided a refuge, as well as a reminder of how much beauty there is in our world.
Available at: www.derykhouston.com