Chris Hickerson DDS

Chris Hickerson DDS general dentistry & orthodontics in Derby, Kansas We are Dental Providers for Delta Premier and PPO, Aetna, BC/BS of Kansas and MetLife

We are bookending Summer with another sketch from our hygienist Manny. Perfect for back to school since he did this in ...
08/28/2026

We are bookending Summer with another sketch from our hygienist Manny. Perfect for back to school since he did this in high school, as I mentioned in the previous post featuring two of his sketches. This one stands out as a more abstract work and brings an exciting blend of color. Thanks for sharing these with us Manny.

We are adding a new book to our waiting room. The "Cool Tools" book has been there since we opened and has been enjoyed...
08/02/2026

We are adding a new book to our waiting room. The "Cool Tools" book has been there since we opened and has been enjoyed by quite a few and will probably be around for quite a few more years. The new book is titled, "The History of Metroidvania, decade one: 1980-1990" by Jeremy Parish. The book is basically a synopsis of roughly 100 video games from the 1980s describing how each influenced the development of a type or style known as open world, action role playing games. Jeremy definitely applies an interesting writing style to the subject. He is a skilled journalist/historian/ writer and podcaster who has been chronicling videogames since the the mid 1990s and since the early years of podcasting (2006).

Here is a nice view of Blackbear Bosin's Keeper of the Plains, courtesy again of Barney Tull. Many of us may remember t...
06/28/2026

Here is a nice view of Blackbear Bosin's Keeper of the Plains, courtesy again of Barney Tull. Many of us may remember the days before the suspension foot bridge. Regardless, I bet everyone can remember an adventure or two that took place down by the river.

Our hygienist, Manny, brought in some of his pencil sketches from high school that he told me about a while back. His s...
05/03/2026

Our hygienist, Manny, brought in some of his pencil sketches from high school that he told me about a while back. His shading skill is impressive and showcase another one of his interests, cars, or in this case trucks. Auto enthusiasts seem to be getting more rare these days as vehicles are turning into computers with wheels. It's interesting to look back, just a little ways, at these modern classics.

Back in 2015 my family met a man named Forrest E. Rhodes. He was an escapee from Derby Health & Rehab assisted living c...
02/28/2026

Back in 2015 my family met a man named Forrest E. Rhodes. He was an escapee from Derby Health & Rehab assisted living center. He would always come back within about an hour. But he liked to get outside for some exercise on his electric scooter. He enjoyed painting on the side and gifted my family with the two works featured here. I am doubtful that Forrest is still around these parts today. But his contribution to the arts is still around and proves you don't have to be the most talented, just friendly and generous.

Zavier strikes again! I happed to catch his work at the rec center about a week ago. I'm still amazed at his skill usi...
12/31/2025

Zavier strikes again! I happed to catch his work at the rec center about a week ago. I'm still amazed at his skill using dry erase markers. And for a black and white plate, the Five Nights crew makes for a good, gothic subject.

As promised in our March post, here is something with more depth for the train lovers out there (or foamers as my engine...
11/22/2025

As promised in our March post, here is something with more depth for the train lovers out there (or foamers as my engineer friend refers to them). Here we have the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad that runs from Antonio, Colorado to Chama, New Mexico, photographed by Barney Tull. Sounds like a very scenic region for a ride.

Our past artist contributor, Jeff Gowen, recently won a blue ribbon at the Kansas State Fair. As you probably know from...
09/26/2025

Our past artist contributor, Jeff Gowen, recently won a blue ribbon at the Kansas State Fair. As you probably know from past posts, Jeff has painted works from all corners of the animal kingdom and typically uses acrylic. This was the first year he submitted an entry. Keep up the nice work Jeff.

Time for another piece by Zavier. The colors here just seem to flow from the background right into the subject. Maybe ...
08/30/2025

Time for another piece by Zavier. The colors here just seem to flow from the background right into the subject. Maybe that is the difference of "painting" verses "drawing." I'm not skilled enough to know. Regardless, Zavier is talented at both.

Another selection from Barney Tull's portfolio. It seemed quite fitting with the rainy summer we are experiencing. Bar...
07/19/2025

Another selection from Barney Tull's portfolio. It seemed quite fitting with the rainy summer we are experiencing. Barney did not tell me where the photograph was taken. But I'm betting it's Gilligan's Island.

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1861 E Madison Avenue Suite 400/500
Derby, KS
67037

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