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[–] CallateCoyote@lemmy.world 26 points 2 weeks ago

Portrait is downright flattering compared to the truth. Take the win, Donny, cause you ugly.

[–] HiroProtagonist@lemmy.ca 16 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I wouldn't have taken the commission, but then again I'm a carpenter.

[–] reallykindasorta@slrpnk.net 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] HiroProtagonist@lemmy.ca 8 points 2 weeks ago

Yes but we pronounce the J like an H.

[–] peteyestee@feddit.org 13 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Why would you take the offer to paint his portrait?

[–] MECHAGODZILLA2@midwest.social 15 points 2 weeks ago

She was previously chosen to paint the portrait of former President Barack Obama for the Colorado Capitol. Boardman painted him again in 2012 when she was privately commissioned for portraits of Obama and former President George W. Bush as part of a wider presidential series

Still not great, but at least some context

[–] tacosanonymous@lemm.ee 2 points 2 weeks ago

I’m pretty sure she likes painting assholes. I think it’s funny that the shit filled gasbag keeps dumping on people that worship him. You’d think they’d learn.

[–] LarryLurkman@lemm.ee 7 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Yeah, it should be bright orange.

[–] HiroProtagonist@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 weeks ago

Prison jumpsuit orange.

[–] jdnewmil@lemmy.ca 6 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

This has always been a risk for artists working for powerful people. It doesn't necessarily end well for the artist.

[–] Infynis@midwest.social 2 points 2 weeks ago

Art is inherently empathetic, and the bourgeoisie rely on cognitive dissonance to continue committing their crimes against humanity.

[–] ShellMonkey@lemmy.socdojo.com 5 points 2 weeks ago

Forgot the golden crown that the asked for.

[–] Infynis@midwest.social 4 points 2 weeks ago

She says Trump's attacks are ruining her business. Meanwhile,

Paris[, a relative of the artist,] said despite that Trump’s comments, many in their family supported him when he took office for his second term. The unexpected attack on Boardman’s abilities caught them off guard.

But “she’s a strong woman,” Paris said of her aunt.

“She’ll probably soar with this," Paris said. "She doesn’t have thin skin.”

[–] TacoButtPlug@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 weeks ago