Welcome
Welcome to my Fine Art Gallery. Thank you for stopping by. Don is a Maine artist who paints portraits. He is passionate about Maine landscapes. Don paints with oils, pastels, and watercolors.
He offers paintings and prints for art collectors and art enthusiasts.
My paintings explore resilience.
They depict individuals and objects that have been damaged, broken, or discarded yet refuse to give up; they persevere. They triumph and experience the joy that only perseverance and resilience can foster. They reflect the spiritual essence of humanity, revealing potential resilience through the "beauty in brokenness."
"Challenges are opportunities for growth. 'I think sometimes in life the biggest challenges end up being the best things that happen in your life. Every challenge is a chance to grow stronger. Facing challenges builds resilience." Tom Brady
Portrait Paintings
Thank you for stopping by Donald Drake Fine Art website. I am an artist living and working year-round in Portland, Maine. I paint portraits in oils and pastels. I have been executing portraits since 1981. If you are interested in commissioning a portrait of a family member or honoring a business leader (click on this portrait) please click here:
Portrait Gallery:
Landscape Gallery:
In addition to portraits, I also paint landscapes, figures, and still-life paintings. Please click on the "Landscape Gallery" highlighted under this painting (or click on the painting itself) to view my landscape paintings in oils, pastels, and watercolors.
To view my different galleries please click here on "Gallery".
I hope you enjoy the website. You will find examples of my paintings in the different "Galleries" on the pages. You will also find information on commissioning a portrait painting and opportunities to collect paintings. 
Courtroom Art Gallery
Please take your time and enjoy the website. I would love to hear from you; I welcome any feedback. Please go to my "contact don" page
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For more information and questions you can email me at [email protected]