Christmas in Idaho - The Angel
Angels and Christmas are inseparable.
After all, it was an angel that foretold the birth of Jesus to Mary. It was angel that reassured Joseph in a dream. And it was an angel that announced the birth of Jesus to the shepherds.
In our story Christmas in Idaho, it is appropriately a delicate angel who sets in motion the allegorical drama which is about to enfold.
Like most of the illustrations in this book, Ray Downing used 3D computer graphics to create the image above.
Unlike conventional computer graphics depictions, however, this image is soft, delicate and lovingly crafted, a treatment for which Downing is known.
💠 Computer graphics, put to good use!
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Read about how the book Christmas in Idaho came to be, in the author’s own words.
“This book is one of those beautiful and lavish treasures and it’s not aimed specifically at young children. I’d say this is more of a family discussion book. Or a family treasure book. A Christmas tradition book you can discuss with your family and enjoy year after year.”
“I bought the book because I love my Idaho home. I found so much more.”
Christmas in Idaho, a book by Ray Downing. “The book combines a sense of magic and spirituality with a fantastical Christmas adventure like no other.” Book review by Ethan Hunt, Idaho Falls Magazine, December 2022.
Christmas in Idaho by Ray Downing, Human Relations Indie Book Award winner.
Christmas in Idaho by Ray Downing, Christian Indie Book Awards winner.
Christmas in Idaho by Ray Downing, Christian Indie Book Awards finalist.
Ray Downing’s beautiful and inspirational book Christmas in Idaho has won prestigious awards in several categories.
Christmas in Idaho by Ray Downing is First Runner Up in the Short Story category in the prestigious Hoffer Book Awards.
Ray Downing’s book Christmas in Idaho took first prize in three categories: Audiobook, Gift Book and Specialty Book.
Christmas in Idaho by Ray Downing, Christian Indie Book Awards finalist.
Embossing is an effect created by raising images or texts against the background.
Stochastic printing preserves the photographic appearance and the smooth color transitions even under a loupe.
…he became the main character in this Christmas adventure of awakening, hope, loss and survival.