Growing up in Chicago, Derek Shaw was inspired at a young age by the sights and sounds the Windy City had to offer. He loved to dip his creativity into many different mediums of art, finally finding his niche in hand painting. His curiosity and love of discovery are his best assets as an artist, giving him the edge and inspiration to create unique pieces of art. Derek continues to live in Chicago and breathes in the inspiration the city might blow his way.