Long Islander Chosen To Paint Michelle Obama’s White House Portait

Portrait unveilings Former U.S. President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama unveil their official White House portraits during a ceremony at the White House on September 7, 2022 in Washington, DC. The Obama’s portraits will be the first official portraits added to the White House Collection since President Obama held an unveiling ceremony for George W. Bush and Laura Bush in 2012. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

By Syke

October 21, 2022 at 6:40 am EDT

No matter where you stand politically, you have to admit - this is pretty damn cool.

Glen Cove native & artist, Sharon Sprung, was chosen to paint Michelle Obama’s official White House portrait! According to Sprung, she’s “grateful and honored”. Uhhh, yeah, ya think?!

Sprung grew up on Long Island, but currently lives in Brooklyn and teaches at The Art Students League. The portrait of the former First Lady took her 9 months & she was sworn to secrecy.

Sprung posted on Facebook: “My heart and soul goes to Michelle for her kindness. It’s hard to express the breadth of Michelle in one painting.”

Her Michelle Obama painting will permanently remain on display at the White House.