About

Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, Derek Stewart discovered early on that a healthy imagination was a pretty effective antidote to the region's notoriously gray skies. Armed with pencils, paper, and an impressive assortment of homemade sound effects, he spent much of his childhood bringing superheroes, spaceships, monsters, and video game characters to life.

A lifelong enthusiast of film, comics, and animation, Derek found inspiration in the imaginative worlds of filmmakers like Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, and Tim Burton, and the distinctive artistry of Bruce Timm, Chuck Jones, Dean Yeagle, Jim Lee, J. Scott Campbell, Alex Ross, and countless others. Those early influences helped shape an enduring fascination with character, performance, and visual storytelling.

That fascination eventually grew into a career in animation, where Derek has spent more than 15 years breathing life into characters and creatures across video games and interactive entertainment. His work ranges from expressive cinematic performances to the intricate choreography of gameplay, combining an appreciation for traditional animation principles with the evolving tools and technology of modern production. Along the way, he's had the opportunity to collaborate with talented artists and developers, contribute to beloved franchises, and help create entirely new worlds and personalities.

Today, Derek continues to explore his creativity through animation, cartoon illustration, and pinup art. Away from the drawing board and computer screen, he enjoys making music, collecting comics, and catching the latest movies. Most importantly, he loves spending time with his wife, their adorably silly kids, and a "shmedium-sized" dog who undoubtedly considers himself a much larger part of the family.

And yes, he still makes the occasional sound effect.