Oh Joy! Now you can buy a Christmas ornament painted by W!

[n2doc]

Former President George W. Bush's painting of a cardinal caught his wife's eye, and now the artwork is set in an ornament for sale at the George W. Bush Presidential Center for $29.98

By TOM BENNING Staff Writer [e-mail]

The artwork of George W. Bush — the painter known as “43” — is finally for sale.
While the former president’s paintings won’t be found at the National Gallery of Art — or even the Dallas Museum of Art — the George W. Bush Presidential Center is selling a limited-edition Christmas ornament that highlights one of Bush’s pieces.

The ornament, which features a Bush painting of a cardinal, is the first reproduction of the former president’s work to be available for purchase. Bush surprised many in politics, the media and the art world earlier this year by discussing his newfound love of painting.

The original was painted for a friend of Bush’s, Warren Tichenor, a San Antonio media executive and investor who was an ambassador in the Bush administration. Bush said his wife, Laura, liked the painting’s red and green hues. She chose it for their Christmas card and as the first official holiday ornament for the Bush Center, on the campus of Southern Methodist University.

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[lpbk2713]

1. Don't expect the detail in the images to be real sharp.

One can only do so much with Crayolas.


And try to ignore "Mary Crissmess" and other random spelling errors.

[dipsydoodle]

2. Previous attempt here.

[Solly Mack]

3. It's beyond shameful that Bush isn't in prison.

[trusty elf]

4. You can also purchase this lovely Christmas card.

[IMG][/IMG]

[malaise]

9. Spitting nuts

Freaking perfect.

[Frustratedlady]

5. I wish George would have taken up painting a lot earlier.

He could have become another Pic-asso and the U.S. could have been living in peace and prosperity.

[arely staircase]

6. he is a better painter than a president

his art is at least mediocre.

[LuvNewcastle]

7. Get your ornaments here! Painted by and gen-u-wine war criminal!

[GreatCaesarsGhost]

8. "It's the best robin I've done."

says w.

[dixiegrrrrl]

10. Reminds me of that other war monger who was a painter...

back in the 30's and 40's.....

[jmowreader]

13. The order was different

Hitler was a failed painter who became a dictator.

Bush was a failed dictator who became a painter.

[ryan_cats]

11. Is it like the Necromicom?

Is it like the Necromicom? Covered in human skin and written in human blood?

[TBF]

12. He should include a bonus weapon of mass destruction -

might pump up sales.