Derin Baratka is an award-winning international artist, whose works have been exhibited in art galleries around the world, including Paris, Curitiba, and Chicago. She started drawing at a young age and before she was eight she started oil painting. In her early twenties she moved to Paris where she could explore art further and paint in the manner she wished.Derin currently resides in Chicago and owns the Chicago Art and Design Center (CADC). CADC offers art classes for all ages including oil, acrylic, and water painting as well as mosaics. They also run corporate events for team building exercises, hold private parties for any occasion, and as featured on ABC 7’s Morning Show they entertain with BYOB Art class.
Derin stays actively involved with CADC where she is the head instructor for all painting classes and corporate events. She enjoys sharing her knowledge and her love of art with her students. Her energy, enthusiasm, and friendliness make CADC a welcoming center for the arts.
Hannah: Kids & Adult Art Instructor
Indiana University
Selin: Youth Art
Mount Mary College at Milwaukee / Master Degree in Art Therapy
Aysel: Art Instructor Assistant
Yeditepe University, Turkey