From: Breen, Jerry (MC1971)
Date: January 20, 2009 6:33:04 AM EST
Subject: Obama calligraphy portrait
To one and all: My unique calligraphy portrait of President Obama is now attracting international attention. A German publication, Financial times Deutschland, printed it as part of an article on the various ways artists depict Obama. (See below.) The headline “Malen nach Wahlen” means “Art after Elections”. The caption next to my artwork reads: “Jerry Breen drew Obama with his own words. He created a calligraphy portrait from Obama’s speech in 2004. His first one was of Martin Luther King formed from calligraphy. “I’m probably the only one who makes these portraits”, says Breen. “Maybe I’m the only one patient enough. Or “verruckt” enough.” (That’s German for “crazy”.) My next portrait (watch for it) is Abraham Lincoln, formed by the words of his Gettysburg Address. Thanks, Jerry Breen www.newbreen.com
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[JR: I can't imagine the hours that it takes to do such. An impressive talent.]
[JR: FYI, Jerry tries to eke out a living from his craft. So, feel free to buy something form his website. :-) An unsolicited advertisement just because his creations impress me.]
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