Comments on: 2008 White House Christmas Card

By: Becky and Mark Hulbert

Becky and Mark Hulbert — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:32:54 +0000

Each year we have received a card from President and Mrs. George Bush. We have a foyer graced and framed by each card. This year (2008) we did not receive a card.
Please advise how we can receive this beautiful card.

By: Pam Rosse

Pam Rosse — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 07:41:27 +0000

Someday I hope to receive a White House Christmas Card. This years is so lovely, Thank You for sharing with us. Happy New Year.

By: Michael

Michael — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 22:12:47 +0000

Marla,

I mentioned the artist’s name in the caption of the picture. Just hold the mouse over it and you’ll see that I gave him credit there.

By: Marla Brenner

Marla Brenner — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 22:03:45 +0000

Interesting that the name of the talent behind the painting wasn’t mentioned when describing the White House Christmas Card. Judith, your son has earned the respect of students, friends and patrons alike. You are so right to be proud of him. He is amazing!

By: Patricia Miller-salle

Patricia Miller-salle — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 00:14:31 +0000

I just found out this evening that my cousin Tim Lawson painted the White House Christmas Card for 2008. We always knew Tim had outstanding talent as an artist, and we are so happy for him and that so many people will be able to enjoy his work. From his family in Ohio we can’t say enough how very proud of Tim we are!!! I only wish I was on the “White House list”

By: Chris

Chris — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 05:41:50 +0000

I just received my card Friday, What a beautiful card.

By: Diana Atwood Johnson

Diana Atwood Johnson — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 12:27:20 +0000

We received our card last night, right after we returned home from the Alumni/Student Art Show at the Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts. We are so very proud and happy for Tim to have this honor. Tim attended Lyme Academy and will always be remembered for the excellence and beauty of his work. Several years ago his exhibition of paintings revisiting the Lewis and Clark expedition were shown in the Lyme Academy Gallery and they were stunning. Having his painting selected for this year’s card is a perfect tribute to such a talented artist.

By: Michael

Michael — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 01:54:36 +0000

Judith:

I like seeing a proud mom. Since you’re familiar with how the painting came about, was this something commissioned or was there a competition for the honor?

I tell you, Claire, when I first looked at the card front I thought it was a photo as well, slightly doctored for softer focus. I could see that sky as a watercolor wash, but in oil paint – wow!

Having seen old architectural drawings done on linen, that’s no easy medium to work with either.

By: Claire

Claire — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 01:06:23 +0000

To Judith:

WOW! Your son is a good artist, it looks like a photograph to me. Your son painted every details
of the scene.

By: Judith G. Schreibeis

Judith G. Schreibeis — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 23:41:02 +0000

This is the painting that my son, T. Allen Lawson did. I am so very proud of him that I could just burst.

By: Maria

Maria — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:47:47 +0000

Nice card…I guess mine was lost in the mail ! LOL!

Seriously, you should keep this card as a collector’s item.

By: Linda K Pitkin

Linda K Pitkin — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 19:22:42 +0000

Michael, I, too, have been receiving the Christmas card from George and Laura each year. I feel blessed and honored. Received my last one just yesterday. Will miss the thrill of knowing what the special envelope brings, but I cherish the ones I have.