Derek Welch's brand of skate-culture art comes to life with humor and spontaneity, and a rippling undercurrent of social commentary. Working at UNKL in Portland, Oregon, vinyl figures are his specialty (even made a set for the band Wilco), although his creations span media from classic screen-printing to Frisbees.

Derek cites his primary sources of inspiration as his two betta fish, Dale Earnhart Jr. and Terry LaBonte. And if you look hard enough, you can see this in his art. Trust us, it's there. Somewhere.

Canvas explores different locations and happenings that excite and inspire Dell Design Studio artists. Follow us to the spots that get their creative juices flowing — from nightlife hangouts to random street art. There's a whole new canvas around every corner, just waiting to be seen.