City of Hope
Originally I was commissioned to paint 8 of the top 100 Real Estate CEO's of New York. I had finished most of that painting when the news of Osama's death changed the headlines and covers across all of America. So, I started this cover at 9:00 P.M. Monday night with the final due 5:00 P.M. the following day, it was a challenge but t...he energy I felt from the importance of this week helped me push through. I'm glad we decided to go with a portrait for this cover rather than a caricature and I'm honored to have been able to paint this cover on such a memorable week in our nation's history.
Close up of brush work.
Labels: Jason Seiler, new york observer, President Barack Obama
posted by SEILER at 9:14 AM
17 Comments:
Great one, jason! You seem to have no problem at all working under extreme pressure! I love the edges, and how the brushstrokes in the back appear to be the skyline at a second look. Congrats!
Cool!!! Great portrait Jason!!! A masterpiece as always.
Great work, especially with the deadline
You know, Jason, I'm getting tired of coming up with superlatives for how amazing your painting is. Love the brushstrokes.
Wow, incredible piece, the technique is amazing and the brushstrokes are too!
That's the kind of stuff you have that makes you the pro that you are. Well done Jason.
beautiful portrait. And the brushwork is really creative on this one! Love it on many levels.
Brilliant work, again. Done incorrectly he could have appeared pompous or posed, but you captured a sense of resolve & dignity in the expression, masterfully. And the fact that you can shift from caricature to portrait artist without missing a stroke . . . . Brilliant.
Beautiful portrait Jason - well done!
Astounding, as always, Jason! What an incredible piece of American history.
beautiful sir, it has exactly the feel it needed to.
Amazing Jason! Congrats!
Very nice portrait! Nice brushes and the blue background complete the picture
What can I say that hasn't already been said ... I can't imagine how proud you must be of this piece not just the artwork but the occasion that it marks.
A lot of congratulations and admiration too..! Love your art and your style spirit... coooooooool work !
GREAT WORK. MY ADMIRATION....
This is really nice man. great to see you doing a portrait like this
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