October 11, 2009. Los Angeles based artist paints John McCain as "Two Face" from the Batman series. The acrylic painting on wood is 4' x 8'. He also paints Sarah Palin as the Joker. This image is also acrylic on wood, 2' x 4'. The son of a prominent Republican official, the artist wishes to remain anonymous.

The artist said "I felt that John McCain was revealed to be the ultimate "Two Face" in the 2008 election. While asking us if we know the real Barack Obama, I had to wonder who is McCain? And I ask myself what happened to the heroic man of honor we all respected. Who is this mud slinging, fear and hate monger who insinuates the worst about a man who may soon be the leader of the free world? Is this his way of reaching across the aisle? I don't recognize this McCain at all. He has become Harvey Dent/Two Face, a cartoon character who has lost his way and shown us the really dark side of himself. While almost visibly shaking with rage, he tells us we need a steady hand at the tiller.When I looked at Sarah Palin in the debates I instantly thought of the Joker. While Wall St, crumbles and Iraq burns, she winks at the crowd as if to ask, "Hey, why so serious?" She cracks jokes as others weep and she throws stones while living in a very fragile glass house. She is ambition without scruple. I would not go hunting with her or Cheney for any amount of money."Offered as parody, the Joker and Two-Face are also great Halloween images. It's been a dark, scary October in California.The artist is currently selling these designs on a variety of products through Cafepress.com. Because he has seen the homeless and the animal communities suffer so much during the last 8 years, proceeds from the sales will be given to two local non-profit groups that help the homeless and animals.Check back to see new images. He is looking into the danger of pushing the theme of the Dark Knight too far.Use of this image is granted for non-commercial purposes only. Contact LiveLoveArt [at] yahoo.com to inquire about using the image for commercial purposes or buying, licensing the originals. The original paintings have no text.