Fine Artist Jamile Hamilton Receives Special Thank You from President Barack Obama for Portraits

July 24, 2012 - PRLog -- (LOS ANGELES, CA)--Jamile Hamilton, multi-medium Fine Artist and Founder of Ocular. Ltd. is proud to announce that her artwork has been added to the private collection of President, Barack Obama.

The announcement comes after receiving a letter from the President earlier this month, acknowledging receipt of the portraits which feature uncanny images of President Obama and First Lady, Michelle. The letter reads: “Michelle and I would like to extend our deep thanks for your gifts. Your generosity is much appreciated. Each day, I am moved by the thoughtful gestures of people from across our country, and I am touched by your kindness.”

Hamilton took a chance to deliver the artwork during a scheduled fundraising event for the Democratic Nominee in Los Angeles in May. Learning of the event location, she dropped off the two pieces leaving a note which included her contact information in hopes of a reply. "It was just a leap of faith, I felt like it was the right thing to do.  Even if they didn’t make it into the hands of the President, what would I lose? Two pieces of wood? I think it was worth the risk."

The signature pieces were created as part of the collection “STAIND” produced earlier this year. The 40 plus artwork series which are made of Wood and Wood Stain, uniquely immortalize iconic figures (Past and Present) from the worlds of Music, Sports and Politics.

Since its creation, Hamilton has taken the artwork to local shows and events like the Downtown LA Art Walk which provides her an opportunity to showcase her versatility as an artist.

Currently, the full collection of “STAIND” can be viewed at Club Hall of Fame's “The Loft”, located at 12823 S. Avalon Blvd, in Los Angeles (http://lonzo1.wix.com/chof2). All pieces are available for purchase with price points beginning at $300.00

Hamilton is currently seeking Sponsorship and exhibit opportunities for “STAIND” as well as other collections which include Photography, Illustrations and Paintings.  To learn more about Jamile Hamilton and preview samples of her work, visit the Ocular Fine Art website at http://www.ocularfineart.com. You can also connect with her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/OcularFineArt.

For art commissions, exhibits and appearance requests please email info@ocularfineart.com or call 818-527-2781

ABOUT OCULAR, LTD.
Jamile Hamilton is the owner of Los Angeles-based fine art studio, Ocular Ltd.  She received her first Bachelor of Arts Degree from California State University, San Bernardino in Graphic Design and Marketing in 2005.  In 2009, her 2nd degree in Traditional Animation was obtained from California State University, Los Angeles.   This June she received her third collegiate degree - a MBA in Global Management - from the University of Phoenix.  A native of Inglewood, California, she studied visual arts at the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts and has been refining her craft for the past 24 years.  Her artistic talents have extended to youth in the community having taught art at View Park Preparatory Accelerated Elementary School and Lou Dantzler Preparatory Accelerated Middle School - both Inner City Education Foundation (ICEF) charter schools in Los Angeles.  Her passions for the arts, in all forms, has extended to the creation of the Art is Life Foundation whose mission is to assist both children and adults in exploring all forms of artistic expression for the purposes of stress reduction, building character, constructively voicing opinions and emotions, and for practical career applications.  She hopes to have the Foundation fully operational by the close of this year.