New Jon McNaughton Painting: "Legacy Of Hope"

July 23, 2020 | Jon Mcnaughton

[PROCON]

LEGACY OF HOPE” by Jon McNaughton

I have been discouraged by the times in which we live—a battered economy, a confusing pandemic, civil unrest, riots, and the blind rage of those who seek to destroy our country. What’s even more troubling, is that many in the mainstream media have seemingly joined forces with those who are actively (and seditiously) trying to burn America to the ground.

While thinking about these things, the White House released a photograph—a photograph that gave me… hope.

The photograph shows a group of black religious and political leaders, surrounding President Trump and praying for him—praying for the nation. To say that this image inspired me would be an understatement. Here stood a group of men and women—Americans—praying for God to help President Trump!

It was a photograph of faith and hope for the future.

And as I thought about that hope, I couldn’t help but think about our HISTORY—our legacy of hope. Contrary to what some might tell you, the United States didn’t begin in 1619, with the first importation of slaves. The United States has a specific birthdate—it began in 1776. It began when we not only declared our independence from a system that introduced slavery to the New World, but our country also began when we declared that all men and women are created equal.

From that day forward, great men and women—people like George Washington, Harriet Tubman, Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson, and Frederick Douglass—have risen up and have fought and died to ensure that this nation lives up to its founding creed.

As Americans, we share a legacy of hope that should never be forgotten.

[PROCON]

He's had some great patriotic paintings in the past but I think this is his finest, just look at the detail.

Very recognizable historical figures.

[TChad]

Superb. I hope Trump gets a signed copy.

[Artemis Webb]

Awesome painting bump!

[gibsonguy]

this one has a Dogs Playing Poker vibe“

That’s a bit harsh. I think you’re trying to be clever but it’s unfair. Robert E. Lee’s presence is curious.

[RoosterRedux]

Love it.

And love that General Lee is in the background.

[MayflowerMadam]

It looks like Billy Graham on the right in the far back, facing sideways.

[panzerkamphwageneinz]

Lee is a great touch- he knows his history

[radu]

Stunning!

[knarf]

Christian friends of mine reject buying his stuff because he's Mormon and will tithe to what they (and I too) consider a cult

But that is no reason I man should not get paid for his intellectual property.

I created this meme for times like this

[americas.best.days...]

What about this painting resembles Dogs Playing Poker?

[Raycpa]

What is symbolism of keys?

[PROCON]

What is symbolism of keys?

There's a video at his page that explains everything that is in each of his paintings, I didn't include it.

[PROCON]

Yeah, I know he’s LDS, I am not, just admire his art.

[PROCON]

Here's the 3 min video:

https://youtu.be/b35G_c59-IU

[Irish Eyes]

Wow! that is nice.

[lilypad]

Who is the guy next to Breitbart and between JFK and Ike ?

[PROCON]

I don’t know, Lily.

[PROCON]

Perhaps Calvin Coolidge?

[ebshumidors]

Sorry, but tired of blacks.