jerryskids 5,172 Posted February 12, 2018 Umm... err... eesh... http://time.com/5147364/kehinde-wiley-artist-painted-barack-obama-portrait/ Barack looks like something out of Where the Wild Things Are. Michelle's looks like... not her. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 5,172 Posted February 12, 2018 Here is Hillary's: https://twitter.com/search?q=hillary%20presidential%20portrait&src=typd Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NorthernVike 2,080 Posted February 12, 2018 Michelle's look spot on... http://www.toportraits.com/new-store/images/paintings/original/sports/nba/Patrick%20Ewing%20-%20New%20York%20Knicks/Patrick%20Ewing%20-%20New%20York%20Knicks%201.jpg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mobb_deep 917 Posted February 12, 2018 I like the BO one a lot. Kehinde Wiley was a cover artist for Juxtapoz. One of my favorite contemporary/urban art mags. All of his art has similar backgrounds. https://www.google.com/search?q=Kehinde+Wiley&rlz=1C1GGRV_enUS751US751&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwix49acpaHZAhVV4mMKHWVTB8wQ_AUICigB&biw=1500&bih=805 Not familiar with the artist who did Michelle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimmySmith 2,782 Posted February 12, 2018 I certainly don't remember this level of gushing at any other Presidential portrait. Barack's is a bit odd, but I actually think it will become a classic. I assume the 3rd grader that did Michelle's gets a trip to Disney. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,595 Posted February 12, 2018 I like the BO one a lot. Kehinde Wiley was a cover artist for Juxtapoz. One of my favorite contemporary/urban art mags. All of his art has similar backgrounds. https://www.google.com/search?q=Kehinde+Wiley&rlz=1C1GGRV_enUS751US751&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwix49acpaHZAhVV4mMKHWVTB8wQ_AUICigB&biw=1500&bih=805 Not familiar with the artist who did Michelle. Lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Filthy Fernadez 2,696 Posted February 12, 2018 Someone should do one of them in orange jumpsuits. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,595 Posted February 12, 2018 IDGI? "Artist". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mobb_deep 917 Posted February 12, 2018 "Artist". I dunno man. Still don't get it. I did fine art framing while I was in college. Held a ton of fine art in my hands. Like music, it's all subjective. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KSB2424 3,082 Posted February 12, 2018 I would think the "Official" Presidential Portrait would be a bit more traditional. In the end, who cares. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cdub100 3,370 Posted February 12, 2018 https://i.imgur.com/ITiiEEI.png He's trying to tell us something Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 5,172 Posted February 12, 2018 I like the BO one a lot. Kehinde Wiley was a cover artist for Juxtapoz. One of my favorite contemporary/urban art mags. All of his art has similar backgrounds. https://www.google.com/search?q=Kehinde+Wiley&rlz=1C1GGRV_enUS751US751&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwix49acpaHZAhVV4mMKHWVTB8wQ_AUICigB&biw=1500&bih=805 Not familiar with the artist who did Michelle. Perhaps it is the difference between being conservative vs. liberal, but IMO you would want your portrait to be timeless. But I can also see the value to the Obamas of propping up a famous AA artist (I'll take your word for his famousness). That being said, I'm an engineer and readily admit that I don't always get art, but man, I just don't see it. Honestly, if he had used a background of some MJ plants vs. that ivy-looking shiot, I think I'd appreciate it more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mobb_deep 917 Posted February 12, 2018 Perhaps it is the difference between being conservative vs. liberal, but IMO you would want your portrait to be timeless. But I can also see the value to the Obamas of propping up a famous AA artist (I'll take your word for his famousness). That being said, I'm an engineer and readily admit that I don't always get art, but man, I just don't see it. Honestly, if he had used a background of some MJ plants vs. that ivy-looking shiot, I think I'd appreciate it more. You wouldn't appreciate anything Obama. Let's be honest for a minute. And here we go with the liberal vs. conservative thing again. Just because I didn't vote for Trump, doesn't mean I'm a liberal. Just like because cyclone voted for Trump doesn't make him a conservative. I didn't vote for Trump because he's a buffoon, not because he's a conservative (which he isn't). I'm only a liberal in this FFT alternate universe, where guys who are for gun control and killing babies are conservatives because they voted Trump, and guys who support the 2nd amendment and tough immigration are liberal because they didn't. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 5,172 Posted February 12, 2018 You wouldn't appreciate anything Obama. Let's be honest for a minute. And here we go with the liberal vs. conservative thing again. Just because I didn't vote for Trump, doesn't mean I'm a liberal. Just like because cyclone voted for Trump doesn't make him a conservative. I didn't vote for Trump because he's a buffoon, not because he's a conservative (which he isn't). I'm only a liberal in this FFT alternate universe, where guys who are for gun control and killing babies are conservatives because they voted Trump, and guys who support the 2nd amendment and tough immigration are liberal because they didn't. Sorry I didn't mean to offend, I thought I was acknowledging that I could see how people would like it. But I maintain my position that a traditional, stodgy old portrait would be more conservative, and this one is more liberal. Also I'm not arguing your Cyclone thing, that is between you two. Also also I held my nose voting for Trump because the alternative was the most Machiavellian evil candidate we've ever had. We definitely need to grab a drink next time I'm in Irvine, if you are up for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mobb_deep 917 Posted February 12, 2018 Sorry I didn't mean to offend, I thought I was acknowledging that I could see how people would like it. But I maintain my position that a traditional, stodgy old portrait would be more conservative, and this one is more liberal. Also I'm not arguing your Cyclone thing, that is between you two. Also also I held my nose voting for Trump because the alternative was the most Machiavellian evil candidate we've ever had. We definitely need to grab a drink next time I'm in Irvine, if you are up for it. I'm on the wagon right now, but you never know haha. Wouldn't be the first time I fell off. And it's not a me vs. cyclone thing. I've just literally never been called a "liberal" by any of my IRL friends. I might be a bit more moderate than some, but I'm definitely not a bleeding heart liberal. I'm only a liberal on FFT, where it doesn't seem to matter what your views are. It only matters who you voted for. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,296 Posted February 12, 2018 Looks like they did a "paint by numbers"... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cyclone24 1,805 Posted February 13, 2018 Mobb are we fockin or what? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drobeski 3,061 Posted February 13, 2018 At least he gave Michelle her perpetual kunt face. Very realistic, good job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Guy 1,400 Posted February 13, 2018 Umm... err... eesh... http://time.com/5147364/kehinde-wiley-artist-painted-barack-obama-portrait/ Barack looks like something out of Where the Wild Things Are. Michelle's looks like... not her. WTF? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,595 Posted February 13, 2018 At least he gave Michelle her perpetual kunt face. Very realistic, good job. This is true. She really captured her essence. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Guy 1,400 Posted February 13, 2018 Someone should do one of them in orange jumpsuits. in due time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cdub100 3,370 Posted February 13, 2018 WTF? Yo dog so whatcha wont, bruh? know wat I'm sayin? Just fock my sh1t up! I got you, Fam. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mobb_deep 917 Posted February 13, 2018 Mobb are we fockin or what? Haha. I just dont want to be lumped in with Sho. If I am, Im taking you with me! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Guy 1,400 Posted February 13, 2018 Yo dog so whatcha wont, bruh? know wat I'm sayin? Just fock my sh1t up! I got you, Fam. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reality 2,710 Posted February 13, 2018 Slow news day? Holy sh!t, who gives a fock. Seriously, how is this news? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cyclone24 1,805 Posted February 13, 2018 Haha. I just dont want to be lumped in with Sho. If I am, Im taking you with me! You sonofabitch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
avoiding injuries 1,220 Posted February 13, 2018 Here is Hillary's: https://twitter.com/search?q=hillary%20presidential%20portrait&src=typd Scrolling down and reading all the tweets before the election was very entertaining Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cdub100 3,370 Posted February 13, 2018 https://i.redd.it/3uin27egauf01.jpg 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,595 Posted February 13, 2018 They are really stupid. As time goes on they will look even worse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NorthernVike 2,080 Posted February 13, 2018 https://i.redd.it/3uin27egauf01.jpg Perfect Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SenatorRock 708 Posted February 13, 2018 I like the BO one a lot. Kehinde Wiley was a cover artist for Juxtapoz. One of my favorite contemporary/urban art mags. All of his art has similar backgrounds. https://www.google.com/search?q=Kehinde+Wiley&rlz=1C1GGRV_enUS751US751&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwix49acpaHZAhVV4mMKHWVTB8wQ_AUICigB&biw=1500&bih=805 Not familiar with the artist who did Michelle. My favorite piece of his is the one with the black chick beheading a white chick. https://www.itsnicethat.com/system/files/102017/59e4cc787fa44c45b800466a/images_slice_large/kehindewiley-art-itsnicethat3.jpg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 5,172 Posted February 13, 2018 My favorite piece of his is the one with the black chick beheading a white chick. https://www.itsnicethat.com/system/files/102017/59e4cc787fa44c45b800466a/images_slice_large/kehindewiley-art-itsnicethat3.jpg Good thing he's black, so not racist. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drobeski 3,061 Posted February 13, 2018 My favorite piece of his is the one with the black chick beheading a white chick. https://www.itsnicethat.com/system/files/102017/59e4cc787fa44c45b800466a/images_slice_large/kehindewiley-art-itsnicethat3.jpg all class, what a hero. Any truth to the rumor they used real blood from a Barry's son ms13 gang members murder victim for the reds on Barry's portrait ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mobb_deep 917 Posted February 13, 2018 My favorite piece of his is the one with the black chick beheading a white chick. https://www.itsnicethat.com/system/files/102017/59e4cc787fa44c45b800466a/images_slice_large/kehindewiley-art-itsnicethat3.jpg Thats a depiction of Judith and Holofernes. Theyre people from that thing called the Bible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KSB2424 3,082 Posted February 13, 2018 Holofernes was a dude. Its 2018, so who knows these days. Gender is so 2002. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 5,172 Posted February 13, 2018 Thats a depiction of Judith and Holofernes. Theyre people from that thing called the Bible. Bethulia was saved by Judith, a beautiful Hebrew widow who entered Holofernes's camp and seduced him. Judith then beheaded Holofernes while he was drunk. She returned to Bethulia with the severed head, and the Hebrews defeated the enemy. KSB already said it, but are you saying that severed head in the "art" is a dood? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mobb_deep 917 Posted February 13, 2018 Holofernes was a dude. Its 2018, so who knows these days. Gender is so 2002. And Jesus was white... Art is weird like that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SenatorRock 708 Posted February 13, 2018 Gallery of presidential portraits: http://i.magaimg.net/img/2mqn.jpg 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
