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3catwoman3

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5. I like this one better, too.

Reply to Kittycow (Reply #1)

Tue Aug 6, 2019, 07:12 PM

Aug 2019

The photo of the little girl looking at that portrait, which I do think is the official one, is captivating. The portrait, not so much.

I didn't think the portrait looked at all like the Michelle Obama who always radiated warmth - no smile/ weird gray skin tone that the artist was said to favor.

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I think it captures her warmth and beauty... Kittycow Aug 2019 #1

I like this one better, too. 3catwoman3 Aug 2019 #5

Agreed; I thought the official portrait was weird. Kittycow Aug 2019 #6

Thumbs up! Karadeniz Aug 2019 #2

That's a beautiful portrait of her. Vinca Aug 2019 #3

Great job! KT2000 Aug 2019 #4