January 2010 - Derrick rings in the New Year donating his face paint artistry to First Night Escondido in Southern California. One of his face paint creations graces the front page of the North County Times newspaper ON NEW YEAR'S DAY!

November 2009 - Derrick takes the plunge and goes BI-COASTAL! Faces By Derrick and Company now also serves sunny Southern California, don't worry, Derrick continues to book his amazing face painting team in New York City and the NY-Metro Area.

September 2009 - Derrick travels to Hangzhou China as part of the 2009 International Clown Festival. While there he face paints for nine days straight during China's 60th Anniversary Celebration.

October 2009 - Derrick is makeup designer on Taylor Mac's new show at HERE arts center, The Lily's Revenge. Derrick created 25 character faces and teaches the cast of 40 how to execute the makeup for their 4 week run at HERE.

October 2009 - For Halloween 2009, AM New York (New York City's Largest Daily FREE Newspaper) Features Derrick on page 17 of their Halloween addition. See it by clicking HERE.

Still from "The Lily's Revenge" photo by Vess Pitts