Obama Art
While we’re passionate about politics around the Cinco office we’ll stop short of making an endorsement here. However over the past month we couldn’t help but notice the abundance of Barack Obama inspired art. Shepard Fairey of Obey weighed in prior to Super Tuesday with his offering, which sold out in 15 minutes. In the lead up to the Ohio and Texas primaries two other groups have released their prints aimed to support the Senator from Illinois’ bid to become president. The work of artist, The Mac, is a Henna-like styled poster. He’s offering limited edition silk screened/signed versions via Upper Playground.
Also available at Upper Playground are 300 limited edition campaign prints by Artist duo and creative agriculturists, the Date Farmers. The Date Farmers are using the proceeds to make and mass distribute more work throughout Texas. Regardless of who your favorite presidential candidate make sure to vote.
upperplaygroundglobal.blogspot.com
Some other good ones here: http://www.hyperakt.com/blog/?p=138
Posted 04.17.2008 at 1:11 pm
I agree, Barack Obama is inspiring alot of creative people - including me. Here’s alink to my oil painting about Obama’s pursuit for the presidency =
http://www.ireport.com/docs/DOC-13457
http://www.artoniworld.com/paintings01.shtml
Tell me what you think?
Peace,
Artoni
Posted 04.21.2008 at 10:47 pm
http://www.flickr.com/photos/10439230@N00/2439671802/
Here’s a link to a photo of my husband’s “Glitter Obamas” on my Flickr photostream.
Posted 04.25.2008 at 11:04 am
I have just completed my oil portrait of Barack Obama. You can see it on my website.
This new painting depicts Barack Obama in the foreground, standing in front of the Lincoln Memorial Statue, contemplating being President. Standing directly in front of the Lincoln Statue is the silhouette of a boy reminiscent of John Kennedy Junior, saluting the Statue of Lincoln. The painting is titled “Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow”.
It will be appearing soon on the Jay Leno Tonight show.
Ron Keas
Lucerne, CA
Posted 05.3.2008 at 3:55 pm
Wow. Love this all. Check out this one too, and I inquired, proceeds do go to the campaign!
http://obamaartwork.googlepages.com/home
Posted 06.4.2008 at 9:28 am
This old-fashioned Obama portrait (suitable for handbills and currency) by Ken Jacobsen is really nice.
http://www.krazydad.com/obama_bw.pdf
Posted 06.5.2008 at 10:35 am
Here’s a mosaic of the Obama “O” logo made out of 200 Obama t-shirts:
www.Obamosaic.com
Posted 06.6.2008 at 11:04 am
Like Glenn Beck said on the news last night, this is Soviet Art.
Posted 06.6.2008 at 3:12 pm
This is an original poster painting of Obama by: Dzmond http://www.graphicsellers.com/political.html
Posted 06.20.2008 at 6:36 am
A compilation of Obama art here :
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http://avidedesigner.com/?p=971
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Posted 07.22.2008 at 3:49 pm
Yes, he does inspire one to create art for this new iconic figure.
I for one never did a political cartoon until he came along. Then I just had to do one.
Finally finished it and released it
[url=”http://digibody.com/obama/dollmaker.php”]Obama dollmaker[/url].
http://digibody.com/obama/dollmaker.php
In a way its a commentary on this mania that I have not seen since Soviet union, oddly enough. The Gorby mania.
It seems to be following the same themes. Loved by foreigners, while locals were wary of him.
Posted 07.24.2008 at 3:43 pm
Check out this Obama by David Choe.
https://www.upperplaygroundstore.com/catalog/item/2_david_choe_x_obama_3329
and this one…..
https://www.upperplaygroundstore.com/catalog/item/david_choe_x_obama_3328
Posted 08.26.2008 at 8:09 pm
I just started a blog that’s intended to document all the cool artwork made for, about, and by the various candidates in this year’s election. Check it:
Posted 09.6.2008 at 10:09 am
KOOL THESE R SO PRETTY I LIKE THE RED WHITE AND BLUE ONES THE BEST
Posted 09.9.2008 at 3:35 pm
THE MAC definitely did one of my favorite Obama Images.Another Painting that Also caught My attention “Was A New Day” By Artist Justin Bua his stood out from most graphic like artist. Just check out his website www.justinbua.com
Posted 09.15.2008 at 11:05 am
or https://www.upperplaygroundstore.com/catalog/item/bua_x_obama_3338
Posted 09.15.2008 at 11:07 am
Obama inspired me to create a little tiny likeness of him, which I wear around my neck every day. Sparks lots of conversations!
www.appleday.com
Posted 09.17.2008 at 11:13 am
As others have stated, this is also my first political portrait. Actually I don’t paint many portraits at all. It is also my first painting on black velvet. I felt that it was appropriate considering he is somewhat of a living messiah. Think about all the velvet Jesus paintings, not to mention Martin Luther King Jr. and Elvis to boot. He’s that huge and thus worthy of a velvet depiction. Let me know what you think!
Posted 09.29.2008 at 10:05 am
Could anyone please tell me what the name of the art technique is where it’s simply a white peice of paper and black highlighting the shadows?
Posted 10.1.2008 at 7:27 pm
Yes! Certainly inspired by this amazing campaign. Just finished my portrait of Obama using ONLY torn paper from TIME Magazine. All of the text is specific to the campaign. Check it out at: www.PAPERtoCANVAS.com
Thank you for your time and support and I hope you enjoy the art. And remember to VOTE!
Posted 10.3.2008 at 2:27 pm
Hand-Painted Obama “Hope” Portraits Available!!! Please Look!!!
This piece is a stencil-based creation from my “Red vs. Blue” collection. Each piece is drawn and hand painted individually with pencil and acrylic paint. Painted on sanded 1/2″ plywood. Dimensions are approximately 13×21.
This particular piece is based on the famous image created by Shepard Fairey and widely used by the Obama presidential campaign on stickers and t-shirts. It’s overall intention is to pay homage and respect to people like him who continue to inspire hope in times of darkness and despair.
For pictures or more information, please email wake_work_sleep@yahoo.com or visit the ebay auction for this painting by Clicking This Link HERE.
Thank you.
Posted 10.5.2008 at 10:36 am
I was asked by the Vote For Change Folks to create this drawing.
http://www.roibal.net/blog/category/obama-poster/
Posted 10.13.2008 at 5:16 am
Check this out:
http://current.com/items/89394032_shepard_fairey_for_obama
Posted 10.13.2008 at 2:23 pm
Neat post!
Here’s another piece of Hope for you!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/92068910@N00/
Posted 10.27.2008 at 5:25 am
I’ve just completed a series of Barack Obama artworks (sculpture and drawings) viewable at http://www.mmike.com.
Posted 10.28.2008 at 5:49 pm
this is probably my new favorite obama ad, check it out:
http://zrdavis.com/?page_id=18
Posted 10.30.2008 at 4:26 pm
A new and improved Obama Artpiece
www.zrdavis.com
Posted 11.6.2008 at 10:30 pm
New Art website…
Posted 11.22.2008 at 11:15 am
Obama is inspirational and brings people together rather than divide. It’s for this reason that I’m happy to call myself an Obama artist. My oil paintings of Obama can be viewed at http://www.obamapaintings.com
Posted 01.2.2009 at 4:08 pm
I’m proud to be in the Manifest Hope: DC show with 2 pieces. Check them out, with limited edition prints also: http://www.derekgores.com
Posted 01.16.2009 at 12:08 am
You have to see this picture done by a DC artist by the name of Christopher Shannon go here Http://www.christophershannonart.com this is the first of three illustrations that he is doing this one is appropriately titled “Change in America” in a very literal way. Check it out!
Posted 01.20.2009 at 2:12 pm
You might be interested in an artist I am featuring on my site. He’s an amazing sculptor/painter who uses modern US coins as his medium. His latest work is a portrait of Barack Obama made up of pennies and nickles.
http://www.collectorsquest.com/featured-week/tedstanke.html
Posted 01.21.2009 at 12:19 pm
There are a bunch of Obama Posters on www.obamawalldecor.com… everything from photographs to campaign posters… every time I look at the site there are new ones up. some of them are pretty cool
Posted 01.30.2009 at 8:31 am
The pictures are really good.
Posted 02.2.2009 at 11:11 pm
And then I did a painting too. I was so inspired. Who knew that so many others would be!
Posted 02.20.2009 at 10:31 am
obama art photos
Posted 02.23.2009 at 8:20 am
When i seen this my heart is over whelmed and tears came to my eyes. God bless you.
Posted 03.2.2009 at 8:48 am
I ended up making an obama portrait made out of pennies (1,537 pennies actually). I’m attempting to sell it to raise money for a local charity (Highrise Academy, Columbus)
http://www.highrise-columbus.com/urban_friending_auction_items
and a video of the process on the next tab
http://www.highrise-columbus.com/obama_donation
Posted 06.8.2009 at 7:32 am