Carol Doyle has donated this new original painting "Transformation" by artist Derek Heaton.

The painting is 8.5 by 13 inches and is matted to 14 by 18.6 inches.

Derek Christian Heaton was born in 1970 into Mik'maq ancestry. He was adopted by a Norwegian mother and Canadian Father. Growing up in rural Quebec, he discovered a love for nature. Since the age of four he was drawing his natural surroundings, and at the age of nine was the recipient of a Canada-wide scholarship from McGill University for a winning brochure design.

In 1998, Derek started on a journey of self discovery and healing through his Native ancestral roots and his inspirations in Northwest Coast Native artists Willie Seaweed, Art Thompson, Clifford George and Tom Paul. His natural gift of carving has garnered acceptance and recognition from the famous Seaweed family, and his masks have been danced at Haida potlatch ceremonies where he received the name 'Cocky Raven', meaning a wealth of charismatic personality. His greatest passion is painting. His work has a touch of genius as they are all his own imaginative designs.

Heaton's work has been featured in several magazines and exhibited in select galleries including renowned Tribal Spirit Gallery and Appleton galleries. HIs work has also been recognized by Science World's exhibit of First Nations Carvers.

Derek works in many mediums and forms, creating Totem Poles, Masks, Talking Sticks, Sculptures and Jewelry. "My future goals are to continue my journey and see what vision speaks to me".