Derek Santiago

Santiago is a prolific artist whose work most often elicits responses of surprise and awe. His painterly handling of digital technique are noteworthy ...for their originality and unique style that is easily recognized by fans. He is a modern master working in the medium of our generation.

Derek Santiago is a Bronx born digital artist with a worldwide internet fan base. Artistic since childhood, he attended the famed High School of Art and Design and later acquired a BA in Fine Arts from the Fashion Institute of Technology. The unique digital style that evolved from playing with photoshop in the early 90s has garnered him work with such companies as DC Comics, Marvel Entertainment, Dreamworks Entertainment, Hasbro, Lego, Target and the World Wrestling Entertainment.He specializes in retro-futuristic pin-ups, iconic latin imagery and cultural studies. Visit www.riceandbeanz.net to view more of his work. Show more