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1. They are spectacular. They are not the traditional, stiff and frumpy portraits many expect.

Reply to demmiblue (Original post)

Mon Feb 12, 2018, 02:03 PM

Feb 2018

Much like the Obamas themselves.

The Obamas chose their portraitists and the artists painted them in their well established and well recognized and awarded styles.

Here's a link to the ceremony. It's well work watching and may change your mind about the portraits: https://www.democraticunderground.com/100210219992

Both of the Obamas speak, as do the artists. It's well worth watching.

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The Obama's portraits are not what you'd expect and that's why they're great [View all] demmiblue Feb 2018 OP

They are spectacular. They are not the traditional, stiff and frumpy portraits many expect. brush Feb 2018 #1

he does not capture Michelle jodymarie aimee Feb 2018 #2

The he is a she. Amy Sherald. n/t demmiblue Feb 2018 #3

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Nope. n/t demmiblue Feb 2018 #5

If the Obamas like them... LakeArenal Feb 2018 #6