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Derrick Breidenthal’s paintings have been showcased throughout the US and abroad. His art is heavily influenced by rural America. The combination of severe space, light and color in Derrick’s work reveal much more than the precise site itself. His paintings are confident depictions of atmospheric spaces that balance an interesting line between familiar scenes and specific events.

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“At night, when the people leave the landscape, you can almost feel the earth breathe. It is a time when sight, sound and smell are evenly balanced. A time when so much is illuminated that cannot be seen or felt in the day.”