Anyone can learn to draw by following patterns, says John Hutton, who created patterns of every president and first lady Author of the article: You can save this article by registering for free here.

WASHINGTON (AP) — John Hutton starts every White House portrait with an egg-shaped frame. He adds a nose, mouth, eyes and eyebrows, then outlines the face, guided by a series of horizontal and ...

White House Presidential Illustrator John Hutton, illustrator and professor of art history at Salem College, holds open his book, "How To Draw The Presidents and First Ladies," Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025, ...