It was a thrilling day for former OTC participant Michael Jackson as he presented Congressman Rob Andrews with a copy of a pastel crayon drawing that he created featuring President Obama receiving a haircut in his Camden barbershop. Michael attended a breakfast hosted by the South Jersey Chamber of Commerce with OTC Director Dan Ravasio where the Congressman was scheduled to speak. Congressman Andrews was very touched and impressed with Michael's work and said that he was going to make sure that the President had an opportunity to see the work and was sure that he would enjoy having one of his own. Michael was assured that the picture would be displayed in Congressman Robert's office. Hopefully, one will be hanging in the White House soon! Thank you Michael for sharing your talent with all of us.
I am fortunate enough to have a copied print version of the piece that Michael gave to the President. I am a Social Studies teacher and have the print displayed in my classroom...it is a student favorite, great conversation piece, and extraordinary piece of art! I'm sure that President Obama feels honored to have his image rendered by such a talented artist!
ReplyDeleteI have also seen this work of art and think it is AMAZING!! Michael truly is a talented artist and i would love to see more of his work.
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