Derek Yaniger was born and bred in the South, and was inspired by cartoon art all around him – on his father’s jazz albums, his mother’s recipe books, Mad Magazine, and Rat Fink model kit box art. He graduated with a BFA in Illustration/Design from the University of Georgia, then moved to Atlanta to work for various ad agencies and Turner Entertainment. Feeling uninspired, Derek made his own comic book and landed a gig with Marvel Comics, then Cartoon Network, then decided to go solo with his retro-inspired art. His career spans over 18 years, and his own artwork delves into the retro world of beatniks, tiki bars and Vegas glamour.
Island Beat Tiki Mug - First Edition - Blue Wash - by Derek Yaniger - for Tiki Farm
Island Style Tiki Mug - First Edition - Green - by Derek Yaniger - for Tiki Farm
The Witch Doctor - Blue Stain With Dark Blue Wash - by Derek Yaniger - for Tiki Farm
Otto von Stroheim Mug - Green
Mino'aka Shot Mug - Orange - by Derek Yaniger - for Tiki Farm
Mino'aka Shot Mug Red - by Derek Yaniger - for Tiki Farm
Mino'aka Shot Mug - Blue - by Derek Yaniger - for Tiki Farm
Mino’aka Shot Mug - Green - by Derek Yaniger - for Tiki Farm
Creature Feature - AP - by Derek Yaniger - for Max's South Seas Hideaway
Surf Gasser - California Sunset - Yellow with Red Wipe - by Derek Yaniger - for Tiki Farm
Surf Gasser - Tan - by Derek Yaniger - for Tiki Farm
Creature Feature - Third Edition - Burnt Orange - by Derek Yaniger for Max's South Seas Hideaway