Michael

MICHAEL JACKSON ~~~1958 - 2009


This is my tribute to Michael Jackson.
My goal was to express his hard working character, costumes, moves and moods.


Looking at this portrait of Michael Jackson, one could view it in many different ways. I see a sense of sadness, perhaps?




Obvious to many who view this for the first time, you will notice the turning of his head, and his signature dance steps.



The picture to the left is focused on the shoulders and above.

You will notice different faces, looking to the right, then to the left and down.

Of course I had to capture his final phase of hair and chose these hats out of many.



Michael's costumes were eccentric and extravagant. Basically, they were Michael. They were his image. There was no other like him. They had "entertainment" written all over them, and he wore them to please and bring happiness to his billions of faithful fans.


His fans brought him joy, as did his children, and mostly, he loved just performing in general. I outlined him in a glow of yellow to depict this joy, and surrounded him with his adoring fans.

The last of the 3 pictures focus on his signature dance steps. First you have him moon walking. Then he is doing his knee kick, then lastly he finishes with the toe stop.

I also tried to capture his hard-working character.
Always keeping his fans in mind, his shows always tried to out-do the priors. His final show was pre-thought to be the greatest show he'd done, but he never got that chance.


Michael will be missed by many, but he left a legacy in the music/dance industry that will remain unmatched by anyone.