Welcome - Croeso!
Derec Jones is a writer and artist from Wales, UK.
Some of his work is displayed on this site. This website is updated
occasionally, for the latest news and views please go to his weblog - skintwriter.
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Click her to visit the
new blogN E W G A L L E R Y
Click her to visit the new gallery, and view a selection of recent paintings by DerecThe Three Bears is a new novel from Derec, published by Opening Chapter and is available as a paperback book through the usual channels, or direct from the publisher. Click here for more.
The Walker and Other Stories is a new collection of short stories available from Opening Chapter. The stories cover a wide range of subjects in an exciting mix of styles.
Find out what The Richest Man in the World really wants and join The
Walker on a hike across the town centre as he puts the world to rights.
about the writer
Derec writes novels, poetry, stage plays, television scripts and
articles.
Writing is a necessity and a pleasure.
"Do you suffer when you write? I
don't at all. Suffer like a bastard when don't write, or just before,
and feel empty and fucked out afterwards. But never feel as good as
while writing." Ernest Hemingway.
(this is not an endorsement of Hemingway; it's just a good quote!)
about the artist
Derec started painting in acrylics in 2001 after a moment of
inspiration involving a packet of filter tips.
Since then he has developed his skill by experimenting with
different materials and mediums; and now paints mostly in oils, and
sometimes acrylics, on canvas.
The paintings are vibrant and unique. Inspiration is drawn from the
fusion of the inner landscape with the beauty of the natural world.
Your visit to this site is appreciated!