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Build-O-Bama – Matt Hawkins

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So here is a new free papertoy project by custompapertoys.com.

Build-O-Bama. I wanted to show my support for Barack in a creative and positive way. I’ve been thinking a lot about my work and while I love to make funny little characters I feel like it’s my responsibility as an artist to speak my mind through my work every once in a while when I feel strongly about something. Obama is one of the first candidates to come along (ever) who has actually inspired me to create art!

So hop on over to the new Build-O-Bama blog (www.build-o-bama.com) if you want and download a free Barack papertoy.

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