Art has always been subjective - everyone sees and feels it differently. Keeps things interesting !

I don't like either of them. Who picks the artist?

They took one last chance to break new ground.
Hers harkens to slave era garb.
He he looks concerned still, no hint of gloating or conceit.

My first impression seeing it was: good high school art project. Unfortunately, the dress has more depth than her skin does. In reality, her skintone is rich and she almost glows. The portrait looks flat and bland, like her skin was shaded with graphite. Why is she so gray? And her expression seems so disengaged, lacking any of her inherent passion and warmth. I don't even have strong feelings about Mrs. Obama, but I don't think her portrait does her justice at all.