When we think of old school, words like the good old days, traditional and reputable pop into our minds. Words like traditional give you a warm feeling inside, especially at the Holidays.

That's how artist Randall Williams felt when he learned the traditional techniques of retouching and restoring photographs by hand. He felt like he was helping people save and restore their precious memories.

An art director for over 15 years at major photographic labs, Randall learned the techniques well, while supervising art departments of photo retouchers. As the world of technology advanced, even though he was considered a master, he found that his skills were becoming obsolete. Randall took those traditional skills and knowledge, and learned how to masterfully restore photographs using Photoshop technology.

Today, Randall, renowned as a master photo retoucher, blending his artistic old school talents, with technologically advanced "New School" skills, offers his talents to the community. As you can see in the sample restoration of Randall's mother, she was just 7-years-old when she went to a photo booth in a Midwest store to take this picture. Little did she know that the picture taken in the '40s, which became faded, could be brought back to life by Randall decades later. She was filled with emotion when she received it as a present on Christmas Day. He worked miracles on this black and white 1"x 2" photo, turning it into a lovely 16" x 20" color keepsake. So, if you have a torn or faded photograph of a loved one, or one from a bygone era, and you're feeling uncertain that your photo can be saved, give Randall a call at (818) 563-9475, for a free consultation. He can help you turn your own precious memories into valuable keepsakes.

Feel free to visit his website www.randallwilliamsart.com, or stop by his studio at 2309 W. Burbank Blvd, Burbank, CA 91506, to view all of the art-related services and products available at Randall's Art, and to find the perfect traditional "Old School" or more modern "New School" holiday gift this year. Article by Kaaron Williams.