Sunday, August 3, 2014

Jack Johnson - History Makers Series

 Jack Johnson,  boxer in the early 1900s who became the first African American heavyweight boxing champion.
 


I have begun a History Makers Series and Johnson is one of four that I have started. A total of three images were used for this painting. I started this portrait using one image of his face, but decided to change it to one showing his teeth. I left the entire painting black and white except for his teeth that are painted gold as Johnson was known for having gold teeth. This is another  2'x3' painting on particle board. The final image will be posted to my website once it's completed.


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