In the Drawer: Mixed Tones

An early 20th-century oil on board color study from John's archive

The simple beauty of an early 20th-century artist’s oil study on board inspires many of John’s decoupage creations, such as trays, plates, vases, cake pedestals, and light switch covers. Tote bags, canvas fabric, notecards, and wallpaper get the artist’s touch, too.  

In the Drawer

Our "In the Drawer" series, takes you inside John Derian's studio drawers to uncover his collection of 18th and 19th-century collection of books, ephemera, artifacts, and more.

As a life-long collector, John shares his favorite discoveries, offering the stories behind each unique item and how he has brought them back to life today.

Open them all here