“This portrait was commissioned to grace the cover of the first redesigned issue of The Saturday Evening Post and to accompany an interview with Shirley MacLaine. A few things from the interview stood out for me: Shirley’s positive attitude, her infinite curiosity of the many facets of life, and her sense of humour, especially her ability to laugh at herself. I was aiming to depict a timeless representation of Ms. MacLean, and to reference her recent appearance on Downton Abbey. While drawing the teacup, I had the idea of adding a twist to the teacup; a subtle reference to her remarks in her book “Out on a Limb” on past lives, alien communication, etc. My intent was to depict her laughing at this in jest.”
Jody Hewgill – Shirley MacLaine for Saturday Evening Post
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Author:Thomas James
Thomas James is an Illustrator whose work has appeared in publications such as WIRED, The Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, and others. You can see his portfolio at thomasjamesillustration.com.Follow what's happening in Illustration.
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Yes, I think the flying saucer is what adds the “plus” to this wonderful portrait. I’ll bet she loves the art!