Derek has exhibited work at exhibitions throughout the South. He was a regular contributor of illustration work to the ‘Downs Country Magazine’ with Scenes of the South and to The Guildford Diocesan Herald with his drawings of Surrey Churches. His work is in private collections throughout the world. He was runner up in the Still Life section of ‘Artist of the Year 2010’ competition run by the International Artists and Illustrators Magazine with over 3000 entries.