Drako Fontaine (Born 1969) was born in Portsmouth Maitland. He loved art from a young age and got much encouragement from those who surrounded him. He’s recognized for his dreamlike arrangements of subject matter and for the careful selection of the subject matter as well. Fontaine loves color, and the way he uses it with other elements makes him to get a perfect composition. Fontaine composes his work through the skillful use of the graceful transparency of colors. He draws his inspiration from the landscape and lifestyle in Portsmouth Maitland and also from his life as a child, the people he has interacted with and the places he has visited. Being in contact with many art-loving people and also with other artist has made him to improve his skills and come up with his own unique painting style. Fontaine plays with the dynamic tension between light and dark, shapes and patterns to create visual poetry. He uses paper, canvas, metal and acrylic. His brushed aluminum images can lend contemporary style to any decor. He flirts with experimentation and embraces both traditional and modern techniques. His paintings truly reflect the beauty of nature and are quite captivating. His passion for painting has made him to believe that every image had the potential to tell a story, and that every image has a message that it delivers to the viewers. That’s why he does his best in every project he undertakes. Framed Drako Fontaine art are much sought after by many galleries and collectors, both corporate and private.