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Florida Congressman Allen Boyd selected artist Paul Brent to decorate the 2nd District's ornament for the 2008 White House Christmas Tree.
White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
To
celebrate Christmas 2008, Laura Bush has asked artists from all fifty
states to design an ornament for the White House Christmas tree that
will stand in the Blue Room of the White House. Working with members
of Congress, she asked each Representative to select an artist from
their district who would portray an image of their locale in a
patriotic manner. Congressman Allen Boyd from the 2nd district of
Florida selected Paul Brent from Panama City to paint the six inch
diameter round ornament that was supplied to him by the White House.
Brent chose to paint an eagle in the foreground, representing the Air
Force, Navy and Coast Guard installations in the Florida Panhandle,
backed by the American flag. The eagle is looking over the shimmering
emerald green and turquoise Gulf of Mexico and the sugar white sands of
the area’s beaches. Brent has titled the ornament, “Gulf Coast Salute
to Freedom.”
Paul Brent and his wife and business partner,
Lana Jane Lewis Brent, attended the holiday open house at the White
House, December 2, where the decorated tree was first seen. First Lady
Laura Bush officiated at the ceremony where the artists from around the
country were honored. The ornaments will hang on the 18 foot tree
throughout the season and then will become part of the President’s
collection of memorabilia.
Paul Brent is an artist who has
resided in Panama City since 1969 when he was first stationed at
Tyndall Air Force Base. He has focused on painting local subjects that
are now known throughout the world. He currently works with over 80
manufacturers to design apparel, jewelry, home accessories and gifts.
He has two collections of holiday ornaments, Coastal Christmas themed
figures of Santa at the beach by Kurt Adler and a collection of hand
painted glass ornaments that are painted on the inside of the glass by
Ne’Qua. These ornaments as well as Paul Brent’s prints and other
designed objects can be found here at paulbrent.com
Note:This ornament is not for sale.
We welcome you to see our great selection of Coastal Christmas Ornaments and hand painted Ne'Qwa Ornaments.
Season Greetings from all of us here at the Paul Brent Gallery
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