Monday, February 23, 2009

Flickinger Studios Announces A Portrait Bust of President Barack Obama


photo courtesy of Flickinger Studios

Sculpted by Charles "Flick" Flickinger, is a limited edition cast stone or bronze 8.5 inch bust entitled "A New Era".

Monday, February 16, 2009

The Obama Show

poster courtesy of Eyebuzz Fine Art
The Obama Show is being held from January 20, 2009 to February 20, 2009 at Eyebuzz Fine Art in Tarrytown, NY.

Sunday, February 1, 2009

Denver Artist Farley Describes Painting Obama

photo courtesy of CBS4Denver.com website
painting by Malcom Farley
The Democratic National Committee commissioned Farley to paint Barack Obama for the National Convention poster.  The piece did so well that Farley then returned to complete a painting of the Obama inauguration.  The full news article from CBS 4 Denver can be viewed here.

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

IndyWeek article about DesignBox Obama Art Exhibit

Brian Walsby's "Obama Won" at DesignBox
photo courtesy of Brian Walsby
The IndyWeek.com news article about the recent DesignBox Obama Art Exhibit is entitled, "Group shows in Raleigh and Durham tackle the troubles and hopes of the times".

Obama Four by Peter Fowler


photo courtesy of Corporate Canvas at http://www.corporatecanvas.com

Peter Fowler is a Buffalo, New York artist, known for his elegant and innovative impressionistic style. Michael S. Smith has been selected to provide the interior design services for the Obama Family for their new Living Quarters in the White House.

Sunday, January 25, 2009

"Time For a Good Change" by Olga Kuczer

photo courtesy of Olga Kuczer's website, http://olgakuczer.com
Olga Kuczer's original oil on canvas entitled "Time for a Good Change" is now represented by Legacy Fine Art Publishing.

Friday, January 23, 2009

Shepard Fairey Article - Creator of the Obama Campaign Poster


photo courtesy of Ventura County Star
Shepard Fairey, the artist who created the Obama Campaign Poster is highlighted in the Ventura County Star article. Fairey will be exhibiting at the Boston’s Institute of Contemporary Art next month, as the article details.

Thursday, January 22, 2009

44th President Barack Obama Paintings by Paul and Star Mudersbach, Arizona Artists

"Making History" by Star Mudersbach
"Mr. President" by Paul Mudersbach
Paul and his wife, Star, are both artists and both Obama supporters!

Shawn Barber Made the Cover of The Washington Journal with his Obama Portrait


photo courtesy of Juxtapoz Art & Culture Magazine
The Wall Street Journal commissioned artist, Shawn Barber, to create a President Obama portrait for the cover of the Wall Street Journal, commemorating President Obama's inauguration.

Pepsi's 'Dear Mr. President' Youtube Contest


courtesy of Pepsi Co.
Pepsi's 'Dear Mr. President' Youtube Contest wants you to submit a video about what you want to say to President Obama.

Monday, January 19, 2009

Submit Your Art Photos of President Obama for Public Posting


Submit your original Obama art or photos to mattsartjourney@mac.com for posting consideration to this blog.  Please include your name, artwork name, contact information and description of art.  By submitting your JPG, you acknowledge that this is your original work and that you allow the artwork JPG to be posted to the internet for public viewing.

Saturday, January 17, 2009

The Winning Artists of Manifest Hope DC Are Announced


photo courtesy of Manifest Hope DC website;  "Obama for All American" by Derek Gores
The winners of the Manifest Hope DC Obama Art Contest have been announced.  The works will be posted throughout the Presidential Inauguration.

The Obama Inauguration Art Show at Designbox Gallery









Here's photos from The Obama Inauguration Art Show at Designbox Gallery on Friday January 17, 2009.  Georges LeChevallier and Paul Friedrich present work of local artists celebrating the inauguration of President Barack Obama.

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Here's a really good blog of... Other Obama Art Blogs

Obama Art Blog is a collection of other blogs that hilight Obama art.

Barack Obama on Flickr ... Sponsored by Time & CNN




Flickr has posted the best of the 100,000 images of Barack Obama, which were examined by TIME magazine from all of the viewer submissions. Images include art and photography

Wednesday, January 7, 2009

iReport is Requesting Images of Obama


iReport is asking viewers to submit their original art and images of Obama, click here to see more.

Thursday, January 1, 2009

The Obama Art Report Blog

photo courtesy of  http://www.obamaartreport.com

The Obama Art Report blog began in June 2008 and reports daily on the world of Barack Obama Artwork, Prints, and Auctions.