Digital illustrator and artist Norman Drake captures those memories of loved ones, special moments, and more in the warmth of a painting.

Here is an example of a digital painting done by Norman Drake .

What is a digital painting?

Digital painting is a relatively new medium. The artist paints with "digital" brushes; painting with color and light on screen. Computer software designed for the artists and illustrators allows painting to be taken to the next level. It is more eco friendly versus using pigment such as oils, turpentine, and brushes that are not recyclable as they deteriorate with use.

With a painting, creative license can be taken to improve layout, change color and add a touch of warmth that does not exist in a photo. The example below shows a damaged photo where the broken glass was stuck to the surface. Rather that just repair the photo, Norman used the photo as inspiration in creating a piece of artwork.

In creating this painting the color was adjusted to coordinate with the color scheme of the room that had just been painted.

Digital painting and illustration have more advantages than oil or watercolor. For one thing there is a wider range of color. Adjustments are easier and far less expensive to make. Plus being digital it is environmentally friendly.

Paintings are printed on canvas or archival paper which allows for additional prints to be made at a fraction of the cost of the original painting. Imagine both sets of grandparents can have a painting of their grandchild! Another added bonus is they are much less expensive than commissioning an oil painting.

With Your Precious Portraits, your favorite photographs can be transformed into delightful paintings that capture a magic only a painting can deliver.

If you are interested, check out our gallery or click on some of the topics listed above to see more examples of personal photographs transformed into breath-taking digital paintings.

A painting makes a great gift as well. It is as easy as emailing a jpeg or sending a photo. I can customize to your needs. Please take a tour of our site.

Gallery II features Norman's personal work. Here you can view some of his photography as well as some of his personal illustrations. Many of these you can find on his other website: norman-drake.artistwebstites.com .

To look to purchase prints of his personal work see: fineartamerica.com/shop/norman-drake.html

Below are some recent additions.

Here are some new orchid shots from the Cleveland Botanical Garden's orchid show that was held this past March.

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