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By Norman Drake: September 2012
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Tuesday, September 11, 2012. Ode to Cousin Gordon. Norm told me many stories of his cousin "Gordie". He was the bad boy all the girls would fall in love with. He was kind of a family legend that died along time ago in a car accident. Norm found this picture of Gordie on his motorcycle which became an inspiration of his most recent painting: Lost Rider. Hopefully we will have it framed for the Rocky River Fall Arts Festival this Saturday in Rocky River, Ohio. Hope to see you there. Links to this post.
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By Norman Drake: June 2012
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Tuesday, June 12, 2012. When we printed the original version of this painting their were four people on the beach. It is funny how you can like something on screen and then when you print it, you have second thoughts. Norm and I both came to the conclusion to take out the sitting fisherman and change the clouds. You can see the original on the March posting of this year and let us know if you like this version better. Here is a close up of the guys on the beach where Norm used suggestive detail. I am a d...
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By Norman Drake: Winter is Coming!
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Saturday, July 6, 2013. Being July, winter seems like a long way off, but has author George RR Martin writes: "Winter is coming! Labels: A Winters Walk. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Paintings and Photography by Norman Drake. View my complete profile. Check out our HOME page. Fine Art Prints Available for Purchase. Illustrations and Photography by Norman Drake. Check our our websites. Fine Art America Norman Drake's galleries. Michael Morris - Illustrator. The pink paper clip. Please see our ad.
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By Norman Drake: January 2014
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Saturday, January 4, 2014. At the Beck Center For the Arts. Lakewood, OH 44107. My husband, Norm, and I will be doing a show together! Our work is cut out for us the next couple of days! Lots to think about and lots of work to hang! I am rather excited though, even though we have had a lot of snow. Cross your fingers.sure hope it is a success! You can see my work at: Picture Diary. Links to this post. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Paintings and Photography by Norman Drake. View my complete profile.
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By Norman Drake: Sweetness in Pink
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Tuesday, June 12, 2012. I confess it has been a busy May and I have had no time for blogging. Finally I have time to post some new updates. Here is a portrait Norman did of a precious little girl. Occasionally we offer a portrait in a charity donation as this one above. We offered an 14" X 18" size which was a great deal. This was a fun one and a pleasure to do working with her mom to capture the true sweetness of her daughter. Check out our children portraits on http:/ yourpreciousportraits.com. Simple ...
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By Norman Drake: Gallery Show
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Saturday, January 4, 2014. At the Beck Center For the Arts. Lakewood, OH 44107. My husband, Norm, and I will be doing a show together! Our work is cut out for us the next couple of days! Lots to think about and lots of work to hang! I am rather excited though, even though we have had a lot of snow. Cross your fingers.sure hope it is a success! You can see my work at: Picture Diary. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Paintings and Photography by Norman Drake. View my complete profile. The pink paper clip.
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By Norman Drake: Going Italian Style
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Friday, April 27, 2012. It was quite a surprise to get an email from a book publisher in Italy that was interested in purchasing. Rights of one of our paintings for a book cover. Let me tell you it was quite a thrill. Vladimir Nabokov is known for writing "Lolita". Movie staring James Mason. L'Incantatore is one of his lesser known works. So "The Young Girl with the Red Umbrella". Has made her debut in Italy. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Paintings and Photography by Norman Drake. Please see our ad.
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By Norman Drake: January 2012
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Tuesday, January 24, 2012. Latest Painting: The Marine. Norman loves to paint portraits of his children. His latest is of his youngest son Joshua entitled "The Marine". Joshua in particular has been a favorite study. Maybe because Joshua is the youngest. This is his third painting of him. This one was of Joshua when he entered boot camp. This is his first one of Joshua before his decision to enter into the Marines. He calls this one "THe Dreamer". Links to this post. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Wildlife ...
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By Norman Drake: Working in Black and White
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Wednesday, December 18, 2013. Working in Black and White. So Norm and I suggested to render it as a highly rendered black and white pencil drawing as shown. It would keep its softness and look beautiful on archival paper. All the better for a Christmas gift! Labels: Black and White drawing. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Paintings and Photography by Norman Drake. View my complete profile. Check out our HOME page. Working in Black and White. Fine Art Prints Available for Purchase. The pink paper clip.
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By Norman Drake: July 2013
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Saturday, July 6, 2013. Being July, winter seems like a long way off, but has author George RR Martin writes: "Winter is coming! Links to this post. Labels: A Winters Walk. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Paintings and Photography by Norman Drake. View my complete profile. Check out our HOME page. Fine Art Prints Available for Purchase. Illustrations and Photography by Norman Drake. Check our our websites. Fine Art America Norman Drake's galleries. Michael Morris - Illustrator. The pink paper clip.