Barack Obama / Dr. Martin luther King Jr. Original “The Dream comes alive!” Start Price USD 35,000.00 Current Price USD 35,000.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Saturday, November 08, 2008 End Time Monday, December 08, 2008 Location Virginia Beach, VA See more about 'Barack Obama / Dr. Martin luther King Jr. Original ' Description “The Dream comes alive!”    National fine artist, Larry Johnson has capture this moment in his painting, “The Dream has come alive.” On August 23, 1963 at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. Dr. Martin Luther King awoke the heart of America with the “I have a dream” speech. On Tuesday evening, November 4, 2008, Barack Obama walked on a stage in Chicago to fulfill this dream and become the President elect of the United States of America.This acrylic one of a kind signed painting is (21”X31”) and was done on canvas and is suitable for framing.   About Larry Johnson Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Larry attended The Boston Museum School of Fine Arts. Johnson’s work can be divided horizontally between commercial illustration and fine art, and vertically between drawings and paintings in acrylics, inks and watercolor. The briefest look at Johnson’s sports illustrations reveals their tremendous energy: figures thrusting through the air, their colors melding into dashing movements that define player’s shapes. Commissioned by the Adams Mark Hotel, Johnson did twenty (5’X5’) paintings, featuring the greatest athletes of Texas now featured in two of their hotels. A glance in another direction, Johnson’s fine art painting exhibits life’s quiet moments. A thoughtful use of light and broken brushstrokes defines a reflective mood. Women posed in idyllic situations; quiet scenes of nature with greenery abounding in solitude suggested background to pose subjects. He captures youth in all their hope, beauty, and anticipated yearning in their faces. Oprah Winfrey purchased one of Johnson’s originals, Haven, which he promised her he would never publish in print form. The third face of Johnson’s work is expressed through his sense of humor and opinion. For twenty five years Johnson was the Editorial Sports cartoonist for The Boston Globe. He went on to draw for The National Sports Daily and currently works for ESPN.com’s Quickie Page. The ability to take an idea or story to its visual conclusion is a very strong part of Johnson’s portfolio. As a Fine Artist, Illustrator or Cartoonist, Johnson relies on his sense of beauty, opinion or humor to define his art . These three aspects of Johnson’s work give a glimpse of his most remarkable personal traits: energy, optimism and laughter. Over the course of his career Johnson developed an expansive scope. He has illustrated several books: The Jesse Owens Story, The Wilt Chamberlain Story, The Secret to Freedom, Singing with Momma Lou, Daisy and the Doll, Knoxville Tennessee, When Joe Louis Won the Title, The Train, If you traveled the Underground Railroad, Grandpa’s Legacy and Alec’s Primer. His work has appeared in Fortune magazine, Sports Illustrated and American Visions. The Cosby Show, The Fresh Prince of Belair and NBC’s Generations displayed many of his prints on their sets. He’s produced work for The National Center of Afro American Artists, Hallmark cards, Pepsi Cola, Farmer’s Almanac, 20 paintings for Bridgewater State College Hall of Black Achievers, Sporting News and The National Football League and a member of The Society of Illustrators, New York. Some of his collectors: Oprah Winfrey, Bill Cosby, Vernon Jordan and the Boston Celtics. His work can be seen on ESPN. Com,WEEI.Com and larryjohnsonartcom.  Purpose statement: For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, so that whoever believeth in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life.( John 3:16)     Place a Bid!