Quick portrait of Barack Obama

» Posted by on Oct 27, 2008 in Gouache, People | 7 comments

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Gouache on Raymar panel, 9 x 12″

Here in the US, we’re finally down to the last eight days of an election that seems to have gone on for years. Oh, wait, it HAS gone on for years! After two years of non-stop election coverage, I wonder what they’ll find to talk about on CNN once it’s over? I guess there’s always the economy.

I had the privilege of seeing Mr. Obama speak a few weeks ago, and he’s quite a striking figure, with a tall, graceful body and the kind of face that begs to be painted. I used every color but brown in my palette here, going strong on the blues, purples, oranges, and pinks. And of course there are the blazing reds in the underpaintig. I didn’t realize until this moment that I’ve accidentally created a patriotic red, white, and blue color scheme.

I’ll probably be doing some more Obamas in the coming week.



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7 Comments

  1. Caramoan / December 23, 2009

    Barack Obama is not only a charismatic president but he is a very intelligent and smart person too. I congratulate him for winning a Nobel Peace Prize . . `
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  2. Depressiongirl / January 13, 2010

    i believe that Barack Obama is the president that the US needs in these hard times. I do not like the local and foreign policy of any Rebublican.

  3. Gregory Santos / February 19, 2010

    Barack Obama is a very special person since he is the first black president of the United States of America. his ability as a president is also very good and his plans for economic recovery is a good one.

  4. Mark Capshaw / March 1, 2010

    Barack Obama may be a charismatic leader but somehow his economic policies are not that great in my own opinion. But still i am thankful that a Obama is the current president of the united states.

  5. Oscar Turner / April 28, 2010

    Barack Obama is the best democrat president in my opinion. he makes the best judgment and foreign policies.. *

  6. Sarah Clark / August 11, 2010

    i could readily say that Barack Obama will be one of the greatest US Presidents,;.

  7. Tumble Dryers ยท / November 7, 2010

    barack obama would be listed as one of the greatest presidents of the USA. he is really a great person “

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