Synthesis Diptych

I created this work in 2008 as a university project. It holds a very special place in my heart.

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The Synthesis Diptych explores the themes of birth, death, and rebirth (and their eternal rhythm). The old dies so that the new can flourish. Relentless love conquers corruption and oppression.

Compassion, selflessness, and sacrifice are immensely beautiful and important aspects of our existence: death to one's ego, transformation through grace, and rebirth as individuals who become redemptive agents in the world- healing, encouraging, unifying, and liberating others into the same sublime headspace.

Mango Moondust

One of my more ambitious works to date. Pretty straightforward message: simply Enjoy the Process. Enjoy life. Enjoy the journey you're on. Enjoy time with your friends, enjoy breath, enjoy sight, enjoy sound, enjoy food, enjoy growth itself, rather than constantly longing for some abstract future milestone. This is the highest aim. There will be moments that are not enjoyable, but ultimately life is a gift, and is meant to be enjoyed. Make it a goal in your own life to remove obstacles that impede your savouring every blessing this universe has to give.

The woodland creatures have gathered as the sun rises anew. They herald the dawn. They celebrate. They bask in the endless cycles of earth. I had a blast creating this!

*Photos of the work in progress below.

2010 Opera

Here are a some works from the last half of 2010. Most of these were up at my "Enjoy the Process" lounge, during the December Market Collective. It was an unforgettable and deeply enriching experience.

"If This Were A Temple, Would You Have The Wisdom To Enter It?"

This Mandala is a celebration of ancient religion and myth. In our quest for the transcendent, we find ourselves grasping at a truth that ultimately transcends language and image altogether- the "seamless unspeakable something"

"Across the Ancient Sky"

i- West, Logic

ii- Integration

iii- East, Mysticism

Across the Ancient Sky plays off the idea that Logic and Mysticism were meant to exist in balance in the human life. Some questions are best answered by careful mathematics or precise observation. Other problems, however, are better addressed by poetry and ancient wisdom. Still other truths must simply be experienced.

"Winter Cottage"

Super-flowy, vibed-out remix of a painting I saw at my amigo Bryson's house. Makes me think of melting candles. All seasons are fleeting. Even in the deep of winter, spring is just around the corner!

Wizard concept for an upcoming mural. He's drinking tea from a celestial french press. Also his pipe-flute is sending infinite shades of green into the atmosphere. A one-eyed owl hides beneath, seeking shelter in the cool autumn night.

*BONUS* Stuff

[Enjoy the Process]

Oolong Originals

Here are some recent pieces I've worked on during the month of June. This month has been a blast, and I am glad to share a bit of that experience with you here. For your approval, ladies and gentlemen. For your enjoyment...
(and don't forget to click on any image for a better view)

"Waking Up On Pandora"

"Fly Into the Unknown"

"Waves of Love"

"Question Marks 1"

"Question Marks 2"

"Question Marks 3"

If you have any questions about the originals or prints, get in touch on Facebook or at derek.sproule@gmail.com. Much love to all you people out there!

T-Shirts!

Summer has arrived, and I'm sure we could all use another shirt or two...especially super-comfy ones with custom graphics! The following are available in mens/ ladies' M, L, and XL. Contact me if you are interested or have any questions- either on Facebook or at derek.sproule@gmail.com.

Click on the photos to seem 'em close up!
Vibes...

Mens- Think Outside the Box

Ladies- Pigeon

Mens- Rose Monk

Mens- Renaissance

Mens- Jellyfish

Ladies- Jellyfish

Here are some better views of the deigns themselves:

Summer Vibes

After a season of incubation and meditation on the manifestation of creation, I have once more begun to take pencil to paper and brush to canvas. Click on the pictures to expand...

I've been thinking a lot about stripes and focusing on color combinations, Frank Stella style. I think this one would make a pretty rad placemat.

More playing with stripes- lots of masking tape.

I thought this drawing would go well on a canvas.


Stoked on how it turned out. I'm not sure what to do with the bottom section, but all in good time...

I have been interested in human dynamics lately. I've been working from some photos I took at a recent dance battle. Should make an interesting series...


Panel one of a triptych I'm working on.

Panel two thus far.

Much love to everyone who is following Enjoy the Process- much love to everyone on earth, mind you...I hope all you humans out there are loving the summer as much as I am.
-Shalom