Instruments

Below are a few examples of my recent work .

Inspired by Guarneri del Gesu Plowden, Varnish of Oil and Pernambuco Lake.

Front view of a vintage wooden violin with a black fingerboard and a light-colored scroll against a plain white background.
Full view of a wooden violin with a black chin rest, set against a white background.
A violin with a split in the side showing the inside wood structure, against a plain white background.
A wooden violin with a sunburst finish, showing the back, neck, and scroll, set against a plain white background.
Back of a violin showing a polished, reddish-brown wooden surface with visible wood grain.
Back view of a wooden violin showing its carved body and scroll on the neck.
A violin viewed from the side showing the scroll, fingerboard, and body against a white background.
A full view of a wooden violin with a black fingerboard, set against a plain white background.

Inspired by Francesco Rugeri, Varnish padded Oil Natural Color

A wooden violin with four strings, a chin rest, and tuning pegs, positioned vertically against a plain white background.
A wooden violin with a light brown finish and black tuning pegs is shown against a white background.
Side view of a wooden violin with its bow resting on top, against a plain white background.
Back view of a wooden violin against a white background.
Rear view of a wooden violin showing the back, neck, and scroll against a white background.
Back of a wooden violin with detailed grain pattern, set against a white background.
Vertical view of a wooden acoustic violin with its body open, showing the internal structure, against a white background.
A wooden violin with a light brown finish and a black fingerboard standing upright against a plain white background.

Inspired by Guarneri del Gesu Heifetz 2019

A vintage wooden violin with four strings and tuning pegs, set against a plain white background.
A wooden violin with strings, bridge, and tailpiece, isolated on a white background.
Side view of a wooden violin with strings, fingerboard, and scroll against a white background.
A wooden acoustic violin with tuning pegs, displayed vertically against a plain white background.
Back of a wooden violin with the scroll and tuning pegs visible, placed against a white background.
Wooden violin viewed from the back showing the curves and grain of the wood.
Side view of a wooden violin, showing the scroll, fingerboard, and body against a white background.
A wooden violin with a bow resting against it, placed vertically on a white background.

Inspired by Francesco Rugeri

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Inspired by Guarneri & Heifitz

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“It was an incredible experience working with Dereck. He’s a great listener and was very patient with my requests. With my new violin, I now feel as if I am hitting my potential.”

— Cynthia Lakewood

Close-up of a wooden violin body with visible grain and f-holes.
Close-up of a wooden guitar body with visible grain and black binding along the edge.
Close-up of a wooden acoustic guitar's body, strings, and bridge.
Close-up of a wooden violin body showing decorative inlay, f-hole, and strings.