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# Painting Michelle Obama

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The day that Amy Sherald heard that she had been chosen to paint a portrait of First Lady Michelle Obama, she called her mom to tell her the news, and then she told her dog. But soon after, the nerves set in. How was she going to create a portrait of one of the most iconic women in the world? In this episode of *Sidedoor*, we journey to Sherald's studio to hear exactly how she captured the spirit of Michelle Obama in paint on canvas, and what she thinks of the reactions to her work.

Fancy yourself an artist? Learn about the Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition, which Sherald recently won.

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