George Bush's Paintings Aren't Funny

"Bush’s portraits of world leaders are copied from Google Image Search. Since the birth of photography, most artists have used photo reference, but I’m a bit disappointed that he didn’t take advantage of his unique access to his models. After all, Bush wouldn’t want to pull a Shepard Fairey and have some disgruntled photographer come after him for copyright infringement. It’s embarrassing enough that bands are suing because their music was played to torture prisoners at Guantánamo."

"I don’t say this to criticize Bush. I still can’t paint in oils. Waiting for each layer to dry before you do the next is torture—though not the kind Bush is familiar with." 

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George Bush's Paintings Aren't Funny - Molly Crabapple - POLITICO Magazine