Inspiring 'MLK Day' Art Found on DeviantArt
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Happy MLK Day! Let's celebrate by perusing DeviantArt for some mega inspiring portrayals of the great Martin Luther King Jr.
One of the best ways to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. is through artistic expression.
Academy Award nominated Selma is talked about as a modern masterpiece, linking top-notch filmmaking techniques with impeccable storytelling to deliver an unforgettable cinematic experience.
And this year, Google commissioned an artist from the Greater Boston Area to create the Martin Luther King Jr. Day "Google Doodle."
Through art, we can adopt a better understanding of MLK's impact in American history, and better appreciate this momentous, national holiday. Check out some of the honored works created by artists within the DeviantArt community:
20. Martin Luther King Jr. by sfegraphics on DeviantArt
MLK by roberlan on DeviantArt
MLK 2 by TheCharles on DeviantArt
MLK on the Lawn by screaminbuddha on DeviantArt
Martin Luther King Jr by TestosteronMan on DeviantArt
Martin luther king by morganhubert on DeviantArt
Martin Luther King,Jr In WPAP by ihsanulhakim on DeviantArt
About DeviantArt
Founded in August 2000, DeviantArt is the largest online social network for artists and art enthusiasts, and a platform for emerging and established artists to exhibit, promote, and share their works with an enthusiastic, art-centric community.
We have over 32 million registered members and attract over 65 million unique visitors per month.
Our members -- knowns as deviants -- upload over 160,000 original art works every day, everything from painting and sculpture to digital art, pixel art, films, and anime.