Not remotely. The blue dress was chosen specifically for the portrait, said Meredith Koop, the stylist and consultant who has been working with Mrs. Obama since her time in the White House. Ms.

Let’s start with the nice part: Michelle Obama’s official White House portrait is great. I love the blue off-the-shoulder dress and the not-yet-comfortable pose.

Barack's portrait follows in the style of McCurdy's other works, featuring a stark white background that encourages viewers to focus exclusively on the subject.