Former President George W. Bush draws inspiration close to his Dallas home in his latest paintings
- Former President George W. Bush unveiled his newest art collection this week at the presidential center bearing his name in Dallas.
- After leaving the White House in 2009 and moving to Dallas, Bush took up oil painting a few years later, inspiring the exhibit.
- The exhibit, titled "A Shining City on the Hilltop," features 35 new works focused on life around the center and Southern Methodist University campus.
- Museum director Teresa Lenling explained that the collection highlights the individuals who are central to both the campus and its surrounding community, while Devon Yarbrough expressed surprise and delight at seeing herself depicted in one of the artworks.
- This fifth Bush art exhibit at the center reflects his shift from portraits of world leaders to local scenes, emphasizing his artistic ties close to home in Dallas.
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Former President George W. Bush draws inspiration close to his Dallas home in his latest paintings - WCCB Charlotte's CW
DALLAS (AP) — Former President George W. Bush didn’t need to look too far for inspiration for his newest works of art. The 78-year-old has brushed portraits of world leaders and people who immigrated to the U.S. But his newest collection draws on scenes much closer to home: his presidential library in Dallas. The exhibit opened Thursday at the George W. Bush Presidential Center on the campus of Southern Methodist University. Bush and former firs…
Former President George W. Bush draws inspiration close to his Dallas home in his latest paintings - Regional Media News
DALLAS (AP) — Former President George W. Bush didn’t need to look too far for inspiration for his newest works of art. The 78-year-old has brushed portraits of world leaders and people who immigrated to the U.S. But his newest collection draws on scenes much closer to home: his presidential library in Dallas. The exhibit opened Thursday at the George W. Bush Presidential Center on the campus of Southern Methodist University. Bush and former firs…
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