Barack & Michelle Obama. 2009 by Stephen B. Whatley
A spontaneous cartoon tribute to the President & First Lady of the United States: Barack & Michelle Obama.
While artist Stephen B Whatley is primarily a passionate painter of Expressionist oils, since his childhood he has also enjoyed the art of cartoons.
Often his cartoon tributes are finely detailed ( as you can see in his 'Cartoon Tributes Set' ) but every so often in his capacity as a professional artist - alongside his Fine Art commissions & exhibitions, he is called upon to entertain guests at corporate & party events & weddings - at which through this broad and fluid style, he transforms his sitters into cartoon stars.
Unlike traditional 'caricatures', Stephen's cartoon portraits are always affectionate, rather than mocking - truly bringing joy and happiness to those he draws.
Stephen B Whatley's tribute in oils of the 44th President of the United States was published in the American news magazine,TIME, in December 2008. Please click the link to see the painting: www.flickr.com/photos/stephenbwhatley/2994411873/
"Dedicating this to my late wonderful American friend, Christine Woodward (1948-1995)- who worked for the good of the underdog and gave so much love- who was born on this day, May 19th. You can see my tribute in oils to Christine - a painting which belongs to her family, in Carmichael, CA - by clicking the link: www.flickr.com/photos/stephenbwhatley/2392007263/in/set-7... "
Marker pen & Caran dache pencil on paper.
11 x 17in
Barack & Michelle Obama. 2009 by Stephen B. Whatley
A spontaneous cartoon tribute to the President & First Lady of the United States: Barack & Michelle Obama.
While artist Stephen B Whatley is primarily a passionate painter of Expressionist oils, since his childhood he has also enjoyed the art of cartoons.
Often his cartoon tributes are finely detailed ( as you can see in his 'Cartoon Tributes Set' ) but every so often in his capacity as a professional artist - alongside his Fine Art commissions & exhibitions, he is called upon to entertain guests at corporate & party events & weddings - at which through this broad and fluid style, he transforms his sitters into cartoon stars.
Unlike traditional 'caricatures', Stephen's cartoon portraits are always affectionate, rather than mocking - truly bringing joy and happiness to those he draws.
Stephen B Whatley's tribute in oils of the 44th President of the United States was published in the American news magazine,TIME, in December 2008. Please click the link to see the painting: www.flickr.com/photos/stephenbwhatley/2994411873/
"Dedicating this to my late wonderful American friend, Christine Woodward (1948-1995)- who worked for the good of the underdog and gave so much love- who was born on this day, May 19th. You can see my tribute in oils to Christine - a painting which belongs to her family, in Carmichael, CA - by clicking the link: www.flickr.com/photos/stephenbwhatley/2392007263/in/set-7... "
Marker pen & Caran dache pencil on paper.
11 x 17in